Dicky Beach, Queensland facts for kids
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Dicky Beach
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 Dicky Beach
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 1,921 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,920/km2 (5,000/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4551 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1.0 km2 (0.4 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Sunshine Coast Region | ||||||||||||||
| County | Canning | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Bribie | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Caloundra | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Fisher | ||||||||||||||
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Dicky Beach is a beautiful beach and a coastal suburb in Caloundra, Queensland, Australia. It's part of the lovely Sunshine Coast Region. In 2021, about 1,921 people called Dicky Beach home.
Exploring Dicky Beach
Dicky Beach is located right next to the amazing Coral Sea on its eastern side. To the north, you'll find Buderim Street, and Coonowrin Street is to the west. Tooway Creek forms the southern border of the suburb. Most of the land here is used for homes. There is also a popular caravan park right by the beach.
The Story of SS Dicky
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The name "Dicky Beach" comes from an old iron steamboat called the SS Dicky. This ship got stuck on the sand during a big storm on February 12, 1893. Even though they tried to get it floating again, more rough seas pushed it back onto the beach, and it stayed there for good.
For a while, the stranded ship was even used as a fun place for dances! Sadly, a kerosene lamp accidentally tipped over, and the ship caught fire.
In 1963, the ship's propeller was taken off. It was used to create a special memorial monument with a plaque. This monument was officially opened in November 1963 by the Queensland Premier, Frank Nicklin.
Over the years, the wreck of the SS Dicky started to break down. By 2014, parts of it became sharp and unsafe for swimmers. So, the local council decided to move the wreck away from the beach. Some parts that were buried deep in the sand will remain. Other pieces have been moved to a park nearby, where you can see them with information about the ship. More parts of the wreck will be removed as they become exposed over time.
Schools in the Area
Currimundi Special School is located on Buderim Street in Dicky Beach. It's a government school for students from Prep (the first year of primary school) all the way to Year 12. This school helps boys and girls with special learning needs. In 2018, it had 215 students.
There aren't any regular primary or high schools directly in Dicky Beach. Most students go to Currimundi State School in the nearby suburb of Currimundi for primary school. For high school, many attend Caloundra State High School in Caloundra.
Fun at Dicky Beach
Dicky Beach is a great spot for swimming and surfing because it's a patrolled beach. This means lifeguards are on duty to keep everyone safe. The Dicky Beach Surf Life Saving Club is based here. This club has won many awards, including the 'DHL Queensland Surf Life Saving Club of the Year' in 2009. Besides the beach, there's also a caravan park where families can stay and enjoy their holidays.
