D'Aguilar, Queensland facts for kids
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 D'Aguilar
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 1,474 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 147.4/km2 (382/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4514 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 10.0 km2 (3.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Moreton Bay | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Glass House | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Longman | ||||||||||||||
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D'Aguilar is a small town and area in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the City of Moreton Bay. You can find it northwest of a bigger town called Caboolture. In 2021, about 1,474 people lived in the D'Aguilar area. The town itself had about 1,341 residents.
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Where is D'Aguilar?
D'Aguilar is located along the D'Aguilar Highway. This road connects it to towns like Wamuran and Woodford. It's also where the Brisbane–Woodford Road begins in the north. This road goes south through Delaneys Creek and Mount Mee to Dayboro. A small part of the Beerburrum West State Forest is also found in D'Aguilar.
How D'Aguilar Got Its Name
The town of D'Aguilar is named after a military officer. His name was Major General Sir George D'Aguilar. He wrote an important army textbook called Regulations and Punishments of the British Army. This book was used by the army when the town was first established. Over time, the mountain range where the town is located also became known as the D'Aguilar Range.
People Living in D'Aguilar
The number of people living in D'Aguilar has grown over the years.
- In 2016, about 1,207 people lived in the D'Aguilar area. The town itself had about 1,008 residents.
- By 2021, the population of the D'Aguilar area grew to 1,474 people. The average age of residents was 36. The town's population was 1,341 people.
Schools Near D'Aguilar
There are no schools directly in D'Aguilar. Students usually go to schools in nearby towns.
- For primary school, the closest government schools are Delaneys Creek State School. It is in Delaneys Creek to the south. Woodford State School in Woodford to the north is another option.
- For high school, Woodford State School teaches up to Year 10. Tullawong State High School in Caboolture teaches up to Year 12.
