Garradunga facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Garradunga Queensland
McCowat's Farm, front view, 2008
Garradunga Location in Queensland
Population	170 (2021 census)
• Density	21.0/km2 (54/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4860
Area	8.1 km2 (3.1 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	12.7 km (8 mi) N of Innisfail 79.6 km (49 mi) S of Cairns 272 km (169 mi) NNW of Townsville 1,635 km (1,016 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Cassowary Coast Region
State electorate(s)	Hill
Federal Division(s)	Kennedy
Suburbs around Garradunga: Eubenangee Eubenangee Eubenangee Eubenangee Garradunga Jubilee Heights Vasa Views Daradgee Jubilee Heights

Garradunga is a small country area in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Cassowary Coast Region. In 2021, about 170 people lived there.

Where is Garradunga?

Garradunga is located in northern Queensland. It is just north of a town called Innisfail.

Land Use and Farming

Most of the land in Garradunga is used for growing sugarcane. Some areas are also used for grazing animals. You can also find some houses spread out in the countryside.

Railway History

The North Coast railway line passes through Garradunga. It comes from the south and goes towards the west. There used to be a train station here called Garradunga railway station. However, it is no longer used today.

A Look at Garradunga's Past

The name Garradunga might come from an Aboriginal word. This word means "feasting place on a ridge." This name was used in the area even before the railway station got its name in 1918.

Early Schools and Post Offices

A small school, Garradunga Provisional School, opened around 1902. But it closed later that year because not enough students attended. It tried to reopen in 1903 but closed for good in 1904.

Garradunga also had a post office. It opened on April 1, 1925. Before that, there was a smaller "receiving office" for mail from 1923. There was also an even earlier one between 1901 and 1906.

How Many People Live Here?

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

• In 2011, there were 329 people.
• In 2016, the population was 142 people.
• By 2021, the population had grown slightly to 170 people.

Special Places

Garradunga has one site that is considered important for its history. It is called McCowat's Farm. You can find it on McCowat Road. These special sites are called "heritage-listed."

Schools Near Garradunga

There are no schools directly in Garradunga.

• For primary school, students usually go to Goondi State School. It is located in Goondi Bend, which is to the south.
• For high school, students attend Innisfail State College. This school is in Innisfail Estate, to the south-east.