Dagun, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids DagunQueensland |
|||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dagun State School, 2022
|
|||||||||||||||
 Dagun
Location in Queensland
|
|||||||||||||||
| Population | 137 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 19.30/km2 (50.0/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1890 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4570 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 7.1 km2 (2.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | |||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Gympie Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Gympie | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Wide Bay | ||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||
Dagun is a small rural town in Queensland, Australia. It is located in the Gympie Region. In 2021, about 137 people lived here.
Dagun is one of several towns found in the beautiful Mary Valley. Other towns nearby include Amamoor, Imbil, and Kandanga.
Contents
Exploring Dagun's Location
Dagun is in a lovely part of Queensland. A creek called Amamoor Creek flows nearby. This creek eventually joins the bigger Mary River.
Roads and Railways in Dagun
The main road, Mary Valley Road, goes through the eastern part of Dagun. This road helps people travel north and south.
The Mary Valley Branch Railway also runs through Dagun. This railway line has a special station in the town. It's called Dagun railway station.
Dagun's Past: A Look at History
Dagun's name comes from its railway station. The station was named on January 22, 1914. The name "Dagun" is an Aboriginal word. It means home camp.
Important Dates in Dagun's History
- 1920: A receiving office for mail opened.
- 1924: Dagun State School first opened its doors on June 18.
- 1925: A full Post Office opened on June 1.
- 1975: The Post Office in Dagun closed.
Who Lives in Dagun?
The number of people living in Dagun changes over time.
- In 2016, about 150 people lived in Dagun.
- By 2021, the population was 137 people.
Special Places: Heritage Listings
Some places in Dagun are very important. They are protected because of their history. These are called heritage listings.
- Dagun State School: Located at 39 Dagun Road.
- Dagun Railway Station: Found on Kimlin Lane.
Learning in Dagun: Education
Dagun has its own primary school.
Dagun State School
Dagun State School is a government school. It teaches students from Prep to Year 6. Both boys and girls attend this school. It is located at 39 Dagun Road. In 2017, the school had 35 students. There were 5 teachers helping them learn.
Secondary School Options
Dagun does not have a high school. Students go to nearby towns for secondary education.
- Mary Valley State College in Imbil teaches up to Year 10.
- Gympie State High School in Gympie teaches up to Year 12.
