Homebush, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Homebush Queensland
Homebush Location in Queensland
Population	271 (2016 census)
• Density	4.472/km2 (11.58/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4740
Area	60.6 km2 (23.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	25.0 km (16 mi) SW of Mackay 31.1 km (19 mi) NNW of Sarina 31.1 km (19 mi) SE of Mirani 945 km (587 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Mackay Region
State electorate(s)	Mirani
Federal Division(s)	Capricornia
Localities around Homebush: Victoria Plains Palmyra Palmyra Eton Homebush Sandiford Oakenden Oakenden Balberra

Homebush is a rural locality in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census Homebush had a population of 271 people.

History

Homebush Sugar Mill, circa 1895

The name Homebush is taken from the name of a pastoral run name used by John Walker in 1866.

Homebush Post Office opened on 5 December 1883 and closed in 1976.

The Homebush Sugar Mill opened in 1883 and closed in 1922.

Heritage listings

Homebush has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

• Homebush Road: Homebush Mission Hall

Education

Homebush State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 1181 Homebush Road (21°16′33″S 149°03′01″E / 21.2758°S 149.0503°E / -21.2758; 149.0503 (Homebush State School)). In 2016, there were 59 students. In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 48 students with 3 teachers and 7 non-teaching staff (4 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.

There is no secondary school in Homebush. The nearest secondary schools are Mackay State High School in South Mackay to the north-east, Sarina State High School in Sarina to the south-east, and Mirani State High School in Mirani to the north-west.

Images for kids

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  Homebush Mission Hall, side view, 2005