Kurwongbah, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kurwongbah Queensland
Kurwongbah Location in Queensland
Population	1,552 (2021 census)
• Density	36.60/km2 (94.8/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4503
Area	42.4 km2 (16.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	13.3 km (8 mi) N of Strathpine 18.3 km (11 mi) S of Caboolture 20.8 km (13 mi) W of Redcliffe 37.2 km (23 mi) N of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Moreton Bay
State electorate(s)	Kurwongbah
Federal Division(s)	Dickson
Suburbs around Kurwongbah: Narangba Narangba Narangba Rush Creek Kurwongbah Dakabin Kallangur Whiteside Whiteside Petrie

Kurwongbah is a quiet rural area in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the City of Moreton Bay. In 2021, about 1,552 people called Kurwongbah home.

Exploring Kurwongbah's Landscape

Kurwongbah is a rural area with interesting features. The North Coast railway line runs along part of its eastern side.

In the south-east, you'll find Sideling Creek Dam. This dam created a large body of water called Lake Kurwongbah (27°14′55″S 152°57′27″E / 27.2486°S 152.9575°E / -27.2486; 152.9575 (Lake Kurwongbah)). On the edge of the lake is Lakeside Park. This is a popular place for motor racing.

A large quarry, owned by Holcim, is located in the southern part of Kurwongbah. You can reach it from Dunlop Lane. The Brisbane–Woodford Road (also known as Dayboro Road) forms the south-western border of the area.

A Glimpse into Kurwongbah's Past

The name Kurwongbah has an interesting story. It is believed to come from the Kabi language. It means "black duck" and refers to Sideling Creek. The name was chosen in 1958 after a local newspaper held a competition.

The Sideling Creek Dam was built in 1958. This helped create Lake Kurwongbah, which is important for the area.

Kurwongbah State School opened its doors on January 28, 1986. Even though it's called Kurwongbah State School, it is actually located in the nearby suburb of Petrie.

Who Lives in Kurwongbah?

The population of Kurwongbah has grown over the years.

• In 2011, there were 1,420 people living here. The average age was 38 years old. Most people (81.4%) were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included England and New Zealand.
• By 2016, the population was 1,430 people.
• In the most recent count in 2021, Kurwongbah had 1,552 residents.

Learning in and Around Kurwongbah

There are no schools directly inside Kurwongbah itself. However, students have several options in nearby areas.

For primary school, children can attend Petrie State School or Kurwongbah State School. Both of these are in Petrie. Narangba State School and Narangba Valley State School in Narangba are also close by.

For high school, students can go to Narangba Valley State High School in Narangba. Other options include Dakabin State High School in Dakabin and Bray Park State High School in Bray Park.