Mooroobool, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids MoorooboolCairns, Queensland |
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Carnation Drive and Primrose Street
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 Mooroobool
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 7,136 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,551/km2 (4,020/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4870 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 4.6 km2 (1.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Cairns Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Cairns | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Leichhardt | ||||||||||||||
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Mooroobool is a friendly suburb located in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. It's part of the wider Cairns Region. In 2021, about 7,136 people called Mooroobool home.
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Exploring Mooroobool's Location
Mooroobool is found about 5.4 kilometers (or 3.4 miles) west of the main city area of Cairns. It's a mix of homes and businesses. You'll find it next to other suburbs like Earlville and Kanimbla.
A Look Back: Mooroobool's History
Mooroobool is in the traditional lands of the Yidinji Aboriginal people. The name 'Mooroobool' comes from an Aboriginal word. It means 'meeting of the waters'. This name was given to the suburb in 1973. It's also the name of a peak located west of the suburb.
A street in Mooroobool, Kingsford Street, is named after Richard Ash Kingsford. He was the mayor of Cairns for a few years in the late 1800s.
One of the local schools, Balaclava State School, first opened its doors on 2 February 1954.
Who Lives in Mooroobool?
The number of people living in Mooroobool has changed a bit over the years.
- In 2006, there were 6,618 people.
- By 2016, the population grew to 7,222 people.
- In the most recent count in 2021, 7,136 people lived in Mooroobool.
What Can You Find in Mooroobool?
Mooroobool has some useful places for its residents. You can find a Campbell’s Super IGA supermarket there. There is also a police beat, which is a small police station.
Learning in Mooroobool: Education
Balaclava State School is a primary school in Mooroobool. It teaches students from Prep (the first year of school) up to Year 6. Both boys and girls attend this government school. It's located at 418 Mulgrave Road.
In 2017, the school had 353 students. It also had 31 teachers and 26 other staff members. The school also offered a special education program for students who needed extra support.
