Durong, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Durong Queensland
Durong Hall and Community Library, 2001
Durong Location in Queensland
Population	219 (2021 census)
• Density	0.4392/km2 (1.138/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4610
Area	498.6 km2 (192.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	55.2 km (34 mi) SW of Proston 56.7 km (35 mi) N of Jandowae 75.4 km (47 mi) WNW of Kingaroy 188 km (117 mi) NNW of Toowoomba 291 km (181 mi) NW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	South Burnett Region
State electorate(s)	Nanango
Federal Division(s)	Flynn Maranoa
Suburbs around Durong: Boondooma Brigooda Coverty Burra Burri Durong Ballogie Darr Creek Chahpingah Chahpingah

Durong is a small country area, also known as a locality, in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the South Burnett Region. In 2021, about 219 people called Durong home. It's a quiet place with a strong community feel.

Where is Durong Located?

Durong is a rural area, meaning it's mostly countryside. Two main roads cross through Durong. The Chinchilla – Wondai Road goes from the southwest to the east. The Mundubbera–Durong Road comes from the north and meets the Chinchilla – Wondai Road.

Durong South Neighbourhood

There's a smaller area within Durong called Durong South. It's a neighbourhood right in the middle of the locality.

A Look Back: Durong's History

Durong has a history of building community places and schools. These places helped the area grow over the years.

Early Schools in Durong

• Durong Provisional School first opened its doors on 3 September 1923.
• It became Durong State School on 7 November 1927.
• The school closed for a short time in 1928 because not enough students were attending.
• Later, in 1970, it was renamed Boondooma State School. This happened after Boondooma State School closed in 1968.
• The school closed for good in December 1999. It was located on Mundubbera Durong Road in the nearby area of Boondooma.
• Durong South State School opened a bit later, on 24 May 1925.

Community Buildings and Churches

• The Durong Public Hall opened on 14 April 1934. It was much bigger than the old hall.
• The Durong Baptist Church officially opened on 4-5 August 1934.
• The Sacred Heart Catholic Church opened on 6 March 1966. It was built on land given by Mr and Mrs Graham Stuart Bond. This church closed in 2022.
• The Durong library started in 1991, giving local people access to books and information.

How Many People Live in Durong?

The number of people living in Durong has changed over the years.

• In 2011, Durong had 355 people.
• In 2016, the population was 226 people.
• In 2021, the population was 219 people.

Important Historic Places

Burrandowan Station Homestead, 2001

Durong has some places that are important to its history. These are called heritage-listed sites. They are protected because they show us what life was like in the past.

• Burrandowan Station Homestead is one of these sites. It's located on Kingaroy Road.

Learning in Durong

Durong South State School, 2019

Durong has a primary school for younger students.

Durong South State School

• Durong South State School is a government primary school.
• It teaches boys and girls from Early Childhood (like kindergarten) up to Year 6.
• The school is located at 10463 Mundubbera Durong Road.
• In 2017, there were 19 students and 5 teachers.

High School Options

There are no high schools right in Durong. Students usually go to nearby towns for secondary school.

• The closest government high schools are Jandowae State School (up to Year 10) and Proston State School.
• For students who want to finish Year 12, the nearest school is Kingaroy State High School in Kingaroy.
• Other choices for students include distance education, where you learn from home, or boarding schools, where you live at the school.

Community Places and Activities

Durong has several places where people can meet, learn, and have fun.

• Durong Hall is at 8940 Chinchilla Wondai Road. This is where the community library is located. The South Burnett Regional Council runs the library.
• Holy Trinity Anglican Church is at 8950 Chinchilla Wondai Road.
• Durong Bowls Club is at 8951 Chinchilla Wondai Road. This is a place where people can play lawn bowls.

Fun Things to See

Durong Dingo Sanctuary

The Durong Dingo Sanctuary is a special place. It helps to protect pure bred dingos. Dingos are wild dogs native to Australia. The sanctuary keeps them safe from dangers like baiting, trapping, and shooting. You can visit the sanctuary by making an appointment.