McIlwraith, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids McIlwraith Queensland
McIlwraith Location in Queensland
Population	202 (2021 census)
• Density	8.74/km2 (22.6/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4671
Area	23.1 km2 (8.9 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	6.5 km (4 mi) E of Gin Gin 45.8 km (28 mi) WSW of Bundaberg 372 km (231 mi) N of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Bundaberg Region
State electorate(s)	Callide
Federal Division(s)	Flynn
Suburbs around McIlwraith: Gin Gin Maroondan Maroondan Redhill Farms McIlwraith Delan Skyring Reserve Drinan Delan

McIlwraith is a small country area, also called a locality, in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Bundaberg Region. In 2021, about 202 people lived there.

What McIlwraith Looks Like

Uping is a small area inside McIlwraith. It got its name from an old train station called Uping. This station was on the Mount Perry railway line, which isn't used anymore.

A main road, the Bundaberg-Gin Gin Road, runs along the top edge of McIlwraith.

A Look Back in Time

McIlwraith was named after an old train station. That station was named after a very important person, Thomas McIlwraith. He used to be the leader of Queensland, called the Premier.

McIlwraith State School first opened its doors on 30 October 1934.

Who Lives in McIlwraith?

The number of people living in McIlwraith has changed over the years:

• In 2011, there were 327 people.
• In 2016, the population was 191 people.
• In 2021, about 202 people called McIlwraith home.

Schools in McIlwraith

McIlwraith State School is a government primary school. It teaches students from Prep to Year 6. Boys and girls both attend this school. You can find it at 322 McIlwraith Road.

In 2017, the school had 21 students. There were 2 teachers and 5 other staff members helping out. By 2022, the school had 12 students.

There isn't a high school in McIlwraith. Most older students go to the nearest government high school in Gin Gin.