Garners Beach, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Garners Beach Queensland
Bush stone-curlew at Garners Beach, 2011
Garners Beach Location in Queensland
Population	31 (2021 census)
• Density	10.7/km2 (28/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4852
Area	2.9 km2 (1.1 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	12.4 km (8 mi) E of El Arish 29.4 km (18 mi) NE of Tully 47.9 km (30 mi) SSE of Innisfail 135 km (84 mi) S of Cairns 1,576 km (979 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Cassowary Coast Region
State electorate(s)	Hill
Federal Division(s)	Kennedy
Suburbs around Garners Beach: Midgeree Bar Kurrimine Beach Kurrimine Beach Midgeree Bar Garners Beach Coral Sea Bingil Bay Bingil Bay Coral Sea

Garners Beach is a small coastal area in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Cassowary Coast Region. In 2021, only 31 people lived there. It's a quiet spot, known for its beautiful beaches.

Where is Garners Beach?

Garners Beach is right next to the Coral Sea. The sea forms its eastern border and part of its northern border. This means you'll find lovely beaches and ocean views all around.

Beaches to Explore

Garners Beach has two main beaches:

• Garners Beach (17°48′37″S 146°05′56″E / 17.8104°S 146.0989°E / -17.8104; 146.0989 (Garners Beach)) is the main beach.
• Brookes Beach (17°49′18″S 146°06′12″E / 17.8217°S 146.1032°E / -17.8217; 146.1032 (Brookes Beach)) is further south. It even stretches into a nearby area called Bingil Bay.

A Look Back in Time

Garners Beach got its name from an early settler, Edward Garner. He moved there in 1890. Mr. Garner started growing bananas. Later, he opened a small shop for visitors.

In 1928, people already knew Garners Beach as a great place. They came to fish and see the amazing coral.

By 1937, a road was built to the beach. This made it easier for cars to visit. It also helped with deliveries. Boats would bring goods to Garners Beach. Then, trucks would take them to El Arish.

During World War II, the military used the area. They practiced shooting there. This was to prepare soldiers for battle.

Who Lives Here?

Garners Beach is a very small community. In 2016, there were 25 people living there. By 2021, the population had grown slightly to 31 people.

Learning and Schools

There are no schools right in Garners Beach. Kids living here travel to nearby towns for school.

The closest primary school is El Arish State School. It's in El Arish, to the west. For high school, students go to Tully State High School. This school is in Tully, to the south-west.