Kybong, Queensland facts for kids
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 Kybong
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 363 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 10.028/km2 (25.97/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4570 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 36.2 km2 (14.0 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Gympie Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Gympie | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Wide Bay | ||||||||||||||
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Kybong is a small rural area in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Gympie Region. In 2021, about 363 people lived in Kybong. It is known for its natural surroundings and its connection to a major highway.
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Exploring Kybong's Location
Kybong is located about 11 kilometers (7 miles) south-east of Gympie's main town center. The important Bruce Highway passes right through Kybong. This highway connects many places in Queensland.
Natural Boundaries
The beautiful Mary River forms the western edge of Kybong. It acts as a natural border for the area.
Gympie Aerodrome
You can find the Gympie Aerodrome in Kybong. This is a small airport where the Gympie Aero Club and Gympie Gliding Club are based. People also learn to fly planes and get aircraft repaired here. The local council manages this aerodrome.
The Famous Truck Stop
Kybong also has a big truck stop on the Old Bruce Highway. This stop was once home to Matilda. Matilda was a giant winking kangaroo. She was the mascot for the 1982 Commonwealth Games. Matilda has since moved to a new truck stop in the nearby area of Traveston.
A Look at Kybong's Past
Kybong had a school that opened a long time ago. It was called Kybong Provisional School and started on October 1, 1905. It later became Kybong State School on January 1, 1909. However, the school closed its doors on August 6, 1960.
Who Lives in Kybong?
The number of people living in Kybong changes over time.
- In 2006, there were 370 people.
- In 2016, the population was 333 people.
- In the most recent count in 2021, Kybong had a population of 363 people.
Places of Historical Interest
Kybong has some special places that are important to its history. These are called heritage sites.
- Kybong Hall: This old hall is located at 1347 Old Bruce Highway. It is a significant building in the area's history.
Learning Opportunities Near Kybong
There are no schools directly in Kybong itself. Students living in Kybong attend schools in nearby towns.
Primary Schools Nearby
For primary school, children might go to:
- Monkland State School in Monkland (to the north)
- Dagun State School in nearby Dagun (to the south-west)
- Cooran State School in Cooran (to the south-east)
Secondary Schools Nearby
For high school, students can attend:
- Gympie State High School in Gympie (to the north)
- Mary Valley State College in Imbil (up to Year 10)
- Noosa District State High School which has two campuses:
