Kuluin, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kuluin Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Kuluin Location in Queensland
Population	2,700 (2021 census)
• Density	1,420/km2 (3,700/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4558
Area	1.9 km2 (0.7 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	3.4 km (2 mi) W of Maroochydore 13.3 km (8 mi) ESE of Nambour 23.1 km (14 mi) NNW of Caloundra 101 km (63 mi) N of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Sunshine Coast Region
County	Canning
Parish	Mooloolah
State electorate(s)	Ninderry
Federal Division(s)	Fairfax
Suburbs around Kuluin: Diddillibah Maroochydore Maroochydore Kunda Park Kuluin Maroochydore Buderim Buderim Buderim

Kuluin is a suburb located in the Sunshine Coast Region of Queensland, Australia. It's a part of the larger area of Maroochydore. In 2021, about 2,700 people lived in Kuluin. It's a great place with schools and parks for families.

Kuluin's Past

The name Kuluin comes from an Aboriginal word. It is from the Kabi language, which was spoken by the traditional owners of this land. The word "Kuluin" means "black swan."

Kuluin State School, an important local school, first opened its doors in 1987.

Kuluin used to be part of nearby towns like Maroochydore and Buderim. However, in 1991, Kuluin became its own separate suburb.

Learning in Kuluin

Kuluin State School is the main school in the area. It is a government primary school for students from Prep (the first year of school) to Year 6. Boys and girls both attend this school, which is located on Tallow Wood Drive (26°39′35″S 153°03′28″E / 26.6598°S 153.0579°E / -26.6598; 153.0579 (Kuluin State School)).

The school also has a special education program to help all students learn.

Kuluin does not have any high schools. Most students go to Maroochydore State High School. This school is in the neighbouring suburb of Maroochydore, which is just to the east.

Fun Places in Kuluin

Kuluin has several parks where you can play and enjoy nature. These parks offer great spaces for outdoor activities.

• Daintree Cl Park, Drain (26°39′26″S 153°03′32″E / 26.6571°S 153.0589°E / -26.6571; 153.0589 (Daintree Cl Park, Drain))
• Daintree Park (17°40′55″S 102°01′22″E / 17.6819°S 102.0227°E / -17.6819; 102.0227 (Daintree Park))
• Kuluin Neighbourhood Park (26°39′40″S 153°03′46″E / 26.6611°S 153.0629°E / -26.6611; 153.0629 (Kuluin Neighbourhood Park))
• Kuskoff Park (26°39′37″S 153°03′00″E / 26.6604°S 153.0500°E / -26.6604; 153.0500 (Kuskoff Park))
• Martins Creek Bushland Conservation Reserve (17°46′26″S 102°01′50″E / 17.7739°S 102.0305°E / -17.7739; 102.0305 (Martins Creek Bushland Conservation Reserve))
• Martins Creek Soccer Ground (26°39′36″S 153°02′50″E / 26.6600°S 153.0472°E / -26.6600; 153.0472 (Martins Creek Soccer Ground))
• Mcarthur Park (26°39′42″S 153°03′19″E / 26.6616°S 153.0554°E / -26.6616; 153.0554 (Mcarthur Park))
• South Eudlo Creek Bushland Conservation Reserve (26°39′18″S 153°03′10″E / 26.6550°S 153.0528°E / -26.6550; 153.0528 (South Eudlo Creek Bushland Conservation Reserve))
• Tallow Wood Drive Environmental Park (26°39′32″S 153°03′23″E / 26.6590°S 153.0563°E / -26.6590; 153.0563 (Tallow Wood Drive Environmental Park))