Kallangur, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kallangur Moreton Bay, Queensland
Anzac Avenue, 2016
Kallangur Location in Queensland
Population	21,761 (2021 census)
• Density	1,926/km2 (4,990/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4503
Area	11.3 km2 (4.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	6.9 km (4 mi) N of Strathpine 14.0 km (9 mi) WSW of Redcliffe 27.3 km (17 mi) N of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Moreton Bay
State electorate(s)	Murrumba Kurwongbah
Federal Division(s)	Longman Dickson
Suburbs around Kallangur: Kurwongbah Dakabin North Lakes Kurwongbah Kallangur North Lakes Petrie Murrumba Downs Griffin

Kallangur is a suburb located in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. In 2021, about 21,761 people lived here.

Geography of Kallangur

Kallangur is bordered by the North Coast railway line on its west side. The Bruce Highway forms its eastern boundary. A major road in Kallangur is Anzac Avenue, which is also known as route 71.

The Redcliffe Peninsula railway line runs through the suburb. You can catch a train at the Kallangur railway station. There are also plans for a new road, the Bruce Highway Western Alternative, to start in Kallangur.

History of Kallangur

The land where Kallangur now stands was once owned by Mrs. Griffin. In 1855, Thomas Petrie, whose father was from Scotland, bought the land.

The name Kallangur comes from an Indigenous Australian word, kalangoor. This word means 'a good or satisfactory place'. The word kalangoor comes from the Kabi dialect, which is spoken by the Gubbi Gubbi (Kabi) from the Sunshine Coast area.

Cobb and Co coach on Old Gympie Road

In the past, Old Gympie Road passed through Kallangur. This road was a main route for Cobb & Co coaches travelling from Brisbane to Gympie.

Kallangur grew a lot in the early 1900s. It was on the main road to the Redcliffe peninsula. This was before the Hornibrook Bridge was built in the 1930s.

Kallangur State School first opened its doors on 9 June 1930. Later, Dakabin State School opened on 28 January 1992.

In more recent times, Kallangur has seen more homes built. This is because many people want to live in the northern part of the region.

An ANZAC memorial gate and a bronze statue were put up in 2005. They are located at the corner of Anzac Avenue and Goodfellows Road. This memorial honours soldiers.

The Kallangur railway station was finished in 2016, making it easier for people to travel by train.

Charlotte Mason College was a private school that opened in 2017. It closed in December 2023 after facing financial difficulties. Pinnacle Academic College opened in July 2020.

People of Kallangur

In 2011, Kallangur had 18,982 people. The average age was 33 years old, which was younger than the national average. Most people (77.9%) were born in Australia. Other people came from New Zealand (5.9%) and England (4%).

Most people in Kallangur (90.9%) spoke only English at home. Some other languages spoken included Samoan, Hindi, and Spanish.

By 2016, the population of Kallangur grew to 20,405 people. In 2021, it reached 21,761 people.

Heritage Sites

Kallangur has some places that are important for their history. These are called heritage-listed sites. They include:

• Anzac Avenue (the road itself)
• The Strathpine Honour Board at 1347 Anzac Avenue. This board remembers people from the area.

The Strathpine Honour Board, 2016

Education in Kallangur

Kallangur has several schools for young people.

Primary Schools

• Kallangur State School is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It is located on School Road. In 2018, it had 810 students. The school also has a special education program.
• Dakabin State School is also a government primary school for Prep to Year 6. Even though it's called Dakabin, it's located on Sheaves Road in Kallangur. In 2018, it had 600 students. This school also has a special education program and a unique program called the POWER Positive Learning Centre. This centre helps children with challenging behaviours learn to fit back into regular classrooms.
• Pinnacle Academic College is a private primary school for Prep to Year 6. It is on Narangba Road. This school offers a special way of learning where students guide their own education.

Secondary Schools

There are no government high schools directly in Kallangur. Students usually go to nearby schools like Dakabin State High School in Dakabin or Murrumba State Secondary College in Murrumba Downs.

Local Amenities

The Kallangur branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association (QCWA) meets at 1431 Anzac Avenue. The QCWA is a group that helps women and communities.