Gulliver, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gulliver Townsville, Queensland
McDonald Street, Gulliver
Gulliver Location in Queensland
Population	2,884 (2021 census)
• Density	1,600/km2 (4,100/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4812
Area	1.8 km2 (0.7 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)	City of Townsville
State electorate(s)	Townsville Mundingburra
Federal Division(s)	Herbert
Suburbs around Gulliver: Vincent Currajong Currajong Vincent Gulliver Pimlico Aitkenvale Aitkenvale Mundingburra

Gulliver is a suburb located in the city of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. It is a residential area with schools and community facilities. In 2021 census, Gulliver had a population of 2,884 people.

Gulliver's Past

Gulliver is located on the traditional lands of the Wulgurukaba Aboriginal people. They are the original custodians of this area.

The suburb was named after Thomas Allen Gulliver. He was the telegraph master for Townsville, an important job in the early days of communication.

Early Schools in Gulliver

A school called Holy Family Catholic Primary School used to be in Gulliver. It closed its doors on 11 December 1987. This school then joined with two other schools, St John Fisher's Christian Brothers College and St Margaret Mary's Primary School. Together, they formed a new school called The Marian School, which opened on 21 January 1988 in a nearby suburb. Later, in 1995, St Mary's School also became part of The Marian School.

Two other important schools opened in Gulliver many years ago:

• Currajong State School opened on 28 June 1954.
• Pimlico State High School opened on 27 January 1959.

Population Information

Gulliver is home to many families and individuals. In 2021 census, the suburb had a population of 2,884 people. This number shows how many residents live in the area.

Education in Gulliver

Gulliver is home to several schools, providing education for students from primary to high school.

Primary Education

Currajong State School is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. Even though it's called "Currajong," it's actually located in Gulliver, right next to the border of the Currajong suburb. You can find it at 140 Palmerston Street (19°16′49″S 146°46′27″E / 19.2802°S 146.7741°E / -19.2802; 146.7741 (Currajong State School)). In 2018, the school had about 602 students and a team of 46 teachers. It also offers a special education program to support students with diverse learning needs.

Secondary Education

Pimlico State High School is a government high school for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Like Currajong State School, its name might be a bit confusing, as it's also located in Gulliver, near the border with Pimlico. The school is on Fulham Road (19°17′19″S 146°46′57″E / 19.2887°S 146.7826°E / -19.2887; 146.7826 (Pimlico State High School)). In 2018, it was a large school with about 1,658 students and 136 teachers. This school also has a special education program.

Queensland Pathways State College has a campus in Gulliver on Desailly Street (19°17′07″S 146°46′50″E / 19.2852°S 146.7805°E / -19.2852; 146.7805 (Queensland Pathways State College)). This college is part of the TAFE Queensland campus. It's a special secondary school (for Years 10–12) that helps students who might find traditional schooling difficult. Its main campus is in Brisbane, but this Townsville campus provides local support.