Meldale, Queensland facts for kids
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 Meldale
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 230 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 34.3/km2 (89/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4510 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 6.7 km2 (2.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Moreton Bay | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Pumicestone | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Longman | ||||||||||||||
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Meldale is a small coastal area in Queensland, Australia. It's a quiet, rural place located in the City of Moreton Bay. In 2021, about 230 people lived here.
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Where is Meldale?
Meldale is about 61 kilometers (38 miles) north of Brisbane, which is the capital city of Queensland.
This area is surrounded by water! To the north, you'll find Bullock Creek. To the north-east, there's the Pumicestone Channel. This channel separates the mainland from Bribie Island. Elimbah Creek is located to the south and east of Meldale.
Meldale's History
Meldale was officially named on July 2, 1983. People believe its name comes from combining the last names of two local land owners: Mellish and Daly.
Who Lives in Meldale?
In 2011, Meldale had 362 residents. The average age was 45 years old, which was a bit older than the national average of 37. Most people (75.7%) living in Meldale were born in Australia. Other countries of birth included New Zealand (5.5%) and England (4.4%). Most people (89.6%) spoke only English at home.
By 2016, the population of Meldale was 223 people. In the most recent count in 2021, Meldale had a population of 230 people.
Learning in Meldale
There are no schools directly in Meldale. The closest primary school is Pumicestone State School, located in Caboolture. For high school, students usually attend Caboolture State High School, also in Caboolture.
Things to Do in Meldale
Meldale has a boat ramp on Way Street. This ramp gives people access to Elimbah Creek. It's a great spot if you enjoy boating or fishing! The Moreton Bay City Council manages this boat ramp.
