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Hunchy
Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Hunchy is located in Queensland
Hunchy
Hunchy
Location in Queensland
Population 592 (2021 census)
 • Density 49.75/km2 (128.9/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4555
Area 11.9 km2 (4.6 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s) Sunshine Coast Region
State electorate(s)
  • Nicklin
  • Glass House
Federal Division(s) Fisher
Suburbs around Hunchy:
Dulong West Woombye West Woombye
Flaxton Hunchy Palmwoods
Montville Montville Palmwoods

Hunchy is a small rural area located in the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland, Australia. It is known as a "locality," which is like a small community or district. In 2021, about 592 people lived in Hunchy.

Exploring Hunchy's Geography

Hunchy is nestled in the foothills of the Blackall Range. This area was originally called "Hunchback."

Farming and Local Produce

Farming is a big part of life in Hunchy. Farmers grow many different crops here. You can find delicious fruits like pineapples, lychees, macadamias, mangoes, bananas, citrus, and avocados. A small amount of coffee beans are also grown.

Some people tried growing Shiraz grapes for wine a long time ago. However, the wine made from these grapes was not very famous. Besides crops, farmers also raise animals. These include cattle, alpacas, and honey-bees.

Hunchy's Past

Hunchy once had its own school! The Hunchy State School opened its doors on 18 August 1924. It was located at 53-61 Hunchy School Road. The school taught students for many years before it closed on 31 December 1969.

Learning in Hunchy

Currently, there are no schools directly in Hunchy. Students living here travel to nearby towns for their education.

Primary Schools Nearby

For younger students, the closest primary schools are:

  • Montville State School in Montville (to the east)
  • Palmwoods State School in Palmwoods (also to the east)

Secondary Schools Nearby

Older students attend high schools in surrounding areas:

  • Maleny State High School in Maleny (to the south-east)
  • Burnside State High School in Burnside (to the north-west)
  • Nambour State College in Nambour (also to the north-west)
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