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Kennedy
Queensland
Kennedy State School, 2023.jpg
Kennedy State School, 2023
Kennedy is located in Queensland
Kennedy
Kennedy
Location in Queensland
Population 136 (2021 census)
 • Density 1.365/km2 (3.54/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4816
Elevation 0–710 m (0–2,329 ft)
Area 99.6 km2 (38.5 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s) Cassowary Coast Region
State electorate(s) Hinchinbrook
Federal Division(s) Kennedy
Suburbs around Kennedy:
Murray Upper Bilyana Coral Sea
Lumholtz Kennedy Coral Sea
Carruchan Ellerbeck Coral Sea

Kennedy is a small coastal area in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Cassowary Coast Region. In 2021, about 136 people lived here.

Exploring Kennedy's Geography

Kennedy is right on the coast, with the beautiful Coral Sea forming its eastern edge. This means you can find lovely beaches and ocean views here!

Roads and Railways

The main road, the Bruce Highway, runs through Kennedy from south to north. The North Coast railway line also passes through, just west of the highway. There is a train station called Kennedy railway station. Another old station, Dallachy railway station, is no longer used.

Land and Nature

The land near the coast is mostly flat, close to sea level. But as you go towards the north-west, it gets higher, reaching up to 710 meters (about 2,329 feet) in the foothills of Mount Carruchan.

A big part of Kennedy is covered by nature. The eastern coastal area and the north-west are part of the Girramay National Park. Other western areas belong to the Cardwell State Forest. These parks protect important plants and animals.

Farming and Air Travel

Besides the natural parks, some land in Kennedy is used for farming. Farmers grow crops like sugarcane and also raise animals.

There's also a small airport called Dallarchy Aerodrome. It has a 1-kilometer (about 0.6-mile) grass runway. This aerodrome helps people travel to and from the nearby town of Cardwell.

Kennedy's Past

Kennedy has an interesting history, especially how it got its name!

How Kennedy Got Its Name

The area was named after the Kennedy railway station. This station was first called Mulgan railway station. But on February 20, 1926, it was renamed after a famous explorer named Edmund Kennedy.

School Days in Kennedy

The first school in the area was Kennedy Creek Provisional School. It opened a long time ago, on March 14, 1927. Later, on November 1, 1944, it became Kennedy Creek State School. Finally, on February 19, 1945, it was given its current name: Kennedy State School.

People Living in Kennedy

The number of people living in Kennedy has changed over the years.

  • In 2006, about 312 people lived in Kennedy.
  • By 2016, the population was around 161 people.
  • In the most recent count in 2021, Kennedy had a population of 136 people.

Learning in Kennedy

Kennedy State School is the main school in the area.

Kennedy State School

Kennedy State School, 2023
Kennedy State School, 2023

Kennedy State School is a government primary school. It teaches students from Prep (the first year of school) up to Year 6. It's located at 161 Kennedy Creek Road. In 2017, the school had 21 students and a team of teachers and staff helping them learn.

High School Options

There isn't a high school right in Kennedy. Students who want to go to secondary school usually travel to Tully State High School in the town of Tully, which is north of Kennedy.

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