Edge Hill, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Edge Hill Queensland
Former World War II fuel installation, now arts centre, 2008
Edge Hill Location in Queensland
Population	4,088 (2021 census)
• Density	1,572/km2 (4,070/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4870
Area	2.6 km2 (1.0 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	4.3 km (3 mi) NW of Cairns CBD 348 km (216 mi) N of Townsville 1,706 km (1,060 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Cairns Region
State electorate(s)	Cairns
Federal Division(s)	Leichhardt
Suburbs around Edge Hill: Whitfield Whitfield Whitfield Whitfield Edge Hill Cairns North Manoora Manoora Manunda

Edge Hill is a lovely suburb located inside the city of Cairns in Far North Queensland, Australia. It is about four kilometres (2.5 miles) north-west of the Cairns city centre. In 2021, about 4,088 people lived in Edge Hill.

Edge Hill's Past: A Look at Its History

The first classroom at Edge Hill State School, around 1940

Edge Hill is on the traditional land of the Yidiny people, who are Indigenous Australians. They have lived here for a very long time.

The name "Edge Hill" comes from an old quarry called Edgecliff. The town that grew near it was named Edge Hill because it sits on the lower parts of Mount Whitfield.

Edge Hill State School opened its doors on 5 February 1940. It started with just one classroom and one teacher.

Special Places: Heritage Listings in Edge Hill

Flecker Botanic Gardens in 2015, a beautiful green space

Edge Hill has some important places that are protected because of their history or special features. These are called heritage listings:

• Flecker Botanical Gardens: This beautiful garden is on Collins Avenue. It's a great place to see many different plants.
• WWII RAN Fuel Installation (now the Tanks Arts Centre): Also on Collins Avenue, this was once a fuel storage area for the Royal Australian Navy during World War II. Today, it's a cool arts centre where you can see art shows and performances.

Learning in Edge Hill: Schools

Edge Hill State School is a government primary school for students from Prep (the first year of school) to Year 6. Both boys and girls attend this school, which is located at 254 Pease Street. In 2018, the school had over 1,100 students. It also has a special program for students who need extra support with their learning.

There are no high schools directly in Edge Hill. Students usually go to nearby schools like Trinity Bay State High School in Manunda or Cairns State High School in Cairns North.

Fun Things to Do: Amenities in Edge Hill

Edge Hill has several places for people to gather and enjoy activities:

• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is located at 147 Woodward Street.
• Edge Hill Memorial Bowls Club is a place where people play lawn bowls. You can find it at 181 Woodward Street.
• The Serbian Cultural Centre is at 67 Greenslopes Street. It's a place for the Serbian community to meet and celebrate their culture.

There are also some great parks in the area where you can relax and play:

• Centenary Lakes is a lovely park with lakes.
• Flecker Botanic Gardens is a large garden with many different plants to explore.
• Woodward Park is another nice park for outdoor activities.