Mount Perry, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mount Perry Queensland
View of Mount Perry, 1907
Mount Perry Location in Queensland
Population	487 (2021 census)
• Density	0.8001/km2 (2.072/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4671
Area	608.7 km2 (235.0 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	52.2 km (32 mi) SE of Gin Gin 65.9 km (41 mi) N of Gayndah 101 km (63 mi) WSW of Bundaberg 365 km (227 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	North Burnett Region
State electorate(s)	Callide
Federal Division(s)	Flynn
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Mount Perry is a small town in Queensland, Australia. It is located in the North Burnett Region. In 2021, about 487 people lived there. A small area called Drummers Creek is also part of Mount Perry.

Where is Mount Perry?

Mount Perry is about 365 kilometers (227 miles) northwest of Brisbane. Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland. The town is also about 100 kilometers (62 miles) west of Bundaberg.

The town sits in a valley near Mount Perry, which is the highest mountain in the area. You can find two great spots for views. Normanby Lookout offers views of the town and the countryside. Schuh’s Lookout gives you views to the south of Mount Perry.

A Look at Mount Perry's Past

Mount Perry railway station, 1925

The land around Mount Perry has long been home to the Gureng Gureng people. Their language area includes towns like Bundaberg and Gin Gin.

The name "Mount Perry" comes from a large farm, or pastoral run, named in 1857. At first, there were two small towns here. One was called Fife-Barnett, and the other was Tenningering. Tenningering was officially renamed Mount Perry in 1915.

In 1869, people found copper in Mount Perry. This discovery made the town grow very quickly. To transport the copper cheaply, a railway line was needed. The first part of the Mount Perry railway line opened in 1881. It connected Mount Perry to Bundaberg.

Schools and Post Office

Mount Perry Provisional School opened on October 7, 1871. It started in a simple building with 36 students. It became Mount Perry State School in 1874. In the early 1900s, hundreds of students attended the school. A new school building opened in September 1954.

The Mount Perry Post Office opened on July 26, 1871. For a short time, it was known as Tenningering.

Drummer's Creek Provisional School opened in 1880. It became a state school in 1909 and closed in 1959.

Churches in Mount Perry

Several churches were built in Mount Perry over the years.

• The Mount Perry Wesleyan Methodist Church opened in 1872. It was made of timber and could seat 120 people. This church building was later moved to other towns.
• St Patrick's Catholic Church was built in 1873. A Catholic school also opened there. A new St Patrick's Church was built in 1904.
• St Anne's Anglican Church was built in 1903. It could seat 100 people.
• The Mount Perry Presbyterian Church opened in 1908. It has since closed, but the building is still there.
• The Salvation Army hall opened in 1908.

Who Lives in Mount Perry?

The population of Mount Perry has changed over the years.

• In 2006, about 431 people lived in Mount Perry.
• In 2011, the population grew to 480 people.
• By 2016, there were 538 people living here.
• In 2021, the population was 487 people.

Important Places in Mount Perry

Mount Perry has several places that are listed for their historical importance. These are called heritage-listed sites.

• Mount Perry Copper Smelter, off Flora Street
• Mount Perry Cemetery, Heusman Street
• Mount Perry Masonic Lodge, Isabella Street
• Mount Perry Powder Magazine, Sandy Camp Road
• St Patricks Church, 18 Pearson Street

What Does Mount Perry Do?

Mount Perry is mostly a farming area, especially for raising cattle. Gold mining is also a very important industry. Evolution Mining owns and runs the Mt Rawdon Mine, which digs for gold and silver. They even offer community tours each year!

Learning in Mount Perry

Mount Perry State School is a primary school for children from early childhood up to Year 6. It is located on Annie Street. In 2018, the school had 52 students.

There are no high schools directly in Mount Perry. Older students usually travel to high schools in nearby towns like Gin Gin or Gayndah. For those who live too far away, options include learning from home or going to a boarding school.

Things to Do and See

Mount Perry has some interesting places to visit.

• You can explore the historic copper workings.
• There is an art gallery and a bicentennial museum. The museum has an old gold stamper that they can show you how it works!
• An 18-kilometer (11-mile) section of the Bicentennial National Trail passes through the area. This trail is great for walking, cycling, or horse riding.
• Don't forget the two lookouts mentioned earlier: Normanby Range Lookout and Schuh's Lookout.

Local Amenities

• The North Burnett Regional Council runs a public library at 34 Heusman Street.
• The Mount Perry branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at 73 Heusman Street.
• St Patrick's Catholic Church is at 18 Pearson Street.
• St Anne's Anglican Church is at 99 Heusman Street.
• The town also has a health center, a 9-hole golf course, a general store, a petrol station, a post office, a motel, and a hotel.

Events in Mount Perry

The Mount Perry Race Club holds exciting horse racing events.

Famous People from Mount Perry

Some notable people have connections to Mount Perry:

• Florence Broadhurst (1899 – 1977), a famous Australian wallpaper and fabrics designer, was born here.
• Constance Keys, a nurse during World War I, was also born in Mount Perry.
• George Martens, who was a member of the Australian House of Representatives, was born in Mount Perry.
• Harold George Nelson, another member of the Australian House of Representatives, worked in Mount Perry.

Images for kids

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  Schoolchildren and teacher outside the school at Drummers Creek, 1908

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  St Patrick's Church, 2009