Federal, Queensland facts for kids
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Location in Queensland
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| Population | 365 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 11.93/km2 (30.9/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4568 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 30.6 km2 (11.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Noosa | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Nicklin | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Wide Bay | ||||||||||||||
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Federal is a small rural area in Queensland, Australia. It is a locality within the Shire of Noosa. You can find Federal in the beautiful Sunshine Coast hinterland. It is close to the towns of Cooran and Pomona. In 2021, about 365 people lived in Federal.
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Exploring Federal's Landscape
Federal is a rural area with natural beauty. Skyring Creek flows through the northwest part of Federal. This creek is a branch of the Mary River. The main highway, called the Bruce Highway, also runs through Federal. This highway has had big upgrades recently. These upgrades cost over $500 million each. Most of the land in Federal is used for grazing animals. This means that cattle or other livestock eat the natural plants there.
A Look at Federal's Past
The area we now call Federal was first known as Skyring Creek. This name came from two brothers, Zachariah and Daniel Skyring. They started cattle farms here around 1853. Their farms were very large, covering about 61,850 acres of land.
The name Federal came later. It refers to a group of people who moved here in 1905–1906. They came from a place called Federal in New South Wales.
Key Dates in Federal's History
- 1910: Federal State School opened its doors on February 14.
- 1930: The Federal Memorial Hall opened on September 26.
- 2008–2013: During these years, Federal was part of the Sunshine Coast Region. Before and after this time, it was part of the Shire of Noosa.
Who Lives in Federal?
The number of people living in Federal has changed over the years.
- In 2011, there were 320 people.
- In 2016, the population was 303 people.
- By 2021, the population grew to 365 people.
Important Places in Federal
Federal has some special places that are listed for their history. These are called heritage-listed sites.
- Federal State School: Located at 1612 Bruce Highway.
- Federal Memorial Hall: Found at 1642 Bruce Highway.
Learning in Federal
Federal State School is a primary school for kids from Prep to Year 6. It is a government school for both boys and girls. You can find it at 40 Middle Creek Road. In 2018, the school had 89 students. There were 11 teachers and 7 other staff members helping out.
There isn't a high school right in Federal. Older students usually go to Noosa District State High School. This school has two campuses. The younger high school students go to the campus in nearby Pomona. The older students go to the campus in Cooroy.
Community Life and Services
The Shire of Noosa provides a mobile library service to Federal. This library visits the Federal State School every week during school terms.
The main place for social events in Federal is the Federal Memorial Hall. It is located at 2 Skyring Road, which is also known as Old Bruce Highway.
Federal's Economy and Homesteads
The economy in Federal is mainly based on farming. There are several homesteads, which are main houses on farms, in the area:
- Cliona Lodge
- Dunromin
- Monte Video
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Federal State School, around 1910.
