Cawarral facts for kids
Quick facts for kids CawarralQueensland |
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![]() Cawarral, 2016
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Population | 831 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 16.042/km2 (41.55/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4702 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 51.8 km2 (20.0 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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LGA(s) | Shire of Livingstone | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Keppel | ||||||||||||||
Federal Division(s) | Capricornia | ||||||||||||||
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Cawarral is a small rural town and area in Queensland, Australia. It is located in the Livingstone Shire. In 2021, about 831 people lived here. Cawarral is known for its peaceful country setting.
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The Story of Cawarral
Cawarral has a history that includes the opening of its local school. Cawarral State School first welcomed students on 13 July 1874. This was an important step for the community.
Who Lives in Cawarral?
Cawarral is a small community. The number of people living here has changed over time.
- In 2011, there were 726 people.
- By 2016, the population grew to 831 people.
- In 2021, the population remained at 831 people.
Learning in Cawarral
Cawarral has its own primary school.
Cawarral State School
Cawarral State School is a government primary school. It teaches students from Prep (the first year of school) up to Year 6. Both boys and girls attend this school. It is located at 125 Annie Drive.
In 2018, the school had 85 students. There were 7 teachers and 9 other staff members. This shows it is a close-knit school community.
High School Options
There is no high school in Cawarral itself. Students who finish primary school usually go to nearby towns for secondary education. The closest high schools are:
- Yeppoon State High School in Yeppoon (to the north-east)
- Glenmore State High School in Kawana, which is part of Rockhampton (to the south-west)
Community Facilities
Cawarral has a local cemetery.
Cawarral Cemetery
The Cawarral Cemetery is a quiet place. It is located at the corner of Cemetery Road and Helena Lane. The Livingstone Shire Council looks after the cemetery.