Habana, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Habana Queensland
Looking west on Orphanage Road, on the boundary of Nindaroo (south & left) and Habana (north & right), 2016
Habana Location in Queensland
Population	1,022 (2021 census)
• Density	11.194/km2 (28.99/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4740
Elevation	0–198 m (0–650 ft)
Area	91.3 km2 (35.3 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	20 km (12 mi) NW of Mackay 376 km (234 mi) SE of Townsville 1,037 km (644 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Mackay Region
State electorate(s)	Whitsunday
Federal Division(s)	Dawson
Suburbs around Habana: Coral Sea Coral Sea Shoal Point The Leap Habana Bucasia The Leap Farleigh Nindaroo

Habana is a small coastal area in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Mackay Region. In 2021, about 1,022 people lived here.

Exploring Habana's Landscape

Habana is located right next to the Coral Sea in the north. This area has low-lying land, which is perfect for growing sugarcane. As you move further inland to the south, the land becomes more hilly and mountainous. Here, the land is mostly used for grazing animals on natural grass.

Mountains and Hills

Habana is home to a few interesting mountains and hills:

• Barrow Hill, which is 24 metres (79 ft) high.
• Mount Gabrovo, standing at 198 metres (650 ft).
• Mount Xeromero, which is 105 metres (344 ft) tall.
• The Black Mountain, the tallest at 305 metres (1,001 ft).

Beautiful Beaches

You can find two lovely beaches in Habana:

• Neils Beach
• Williamsons Beach

Sugar Cane Transport

A special network of cane tramways runs through Habana. These small railways are used to transport the harvested sugarcane to the Farleigh Sugar Mill. This mill is located in the nearby area of Farleigh, to the south.

A Look Back at Habana's History

Habana Sugar Mill, 1895

The name "Habana" comes from a large sugar plantation. This plantation was called La Habana and was started in 1881 by Edward Maitland Long and William Robertson. They built the Habana sugar mill in 1883, and it operated until 1901.

Habana had a provisional school that opened in 1883 but closed in 1906. Later, in 1917, Habana State School opened. However, it was destroyed by a cyclone in January 1918. They decided to rebuild the school in a new spot, but it eventually closed in 1960. Another school, Etowri State School, opened in 1926 and closed around 1953.

Who Lives in Habana?

The number of people living in Habana has grown over the years:

• In 2016, there were 925 people.
• Later in 2016, the population was recorded as 952 people.
• By 2021, the population had grown to 1,022 people.

Important Places in Habana

Habana has one site that is listed as a heritage-listed place. This means it's an important historical location. It's the Habana Tramline Causeway and Wharf Site, found between Habana Wharf Road and Constant Creek.

Learning and Community Services

There are no schools directly in Habana. Students usually go to nearby primary schools like Farleigh State School and Coningsby State School in Farleigh, or Beaconsfield State School in Beaconsfield. For high school, students attend Mackay Northern Beaches State High School in Rural View or Mackay North State High School in North Mackay.

Local Amenities

The Mackay Regional Council provides a mobile library service in Habana. It visits every two weeks at the corner of Moohin and Habana Roads, so you can borrow books and other materials.

Habana also has several parks where you can relax and play:

• Dolphins Park
• Gardiners Road Park
• Olletts Road Park