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Narangba
Brisbane, Queensland
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Narangba Village Shopping Centre
Narangba is located in Queensland
Narangba
Narangba
Location in Queensland
Population 20,910 (2021 census)
 • Density 482.9/km2 (1,251/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4504
Area 43.3 km2 (16.7 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s) City of Moreton Bay
State electorate(s)
  • Kurwongbah
  • Bancroft
Federal Division(s)
Localities around Narangba:
Ocean View
Moorina		 Morayfield Burpengary
King Scrub Narangba Deception Bay
Rush Creek Kurwongbah North Lakes
Dakabin

Narangba is a town and suburb in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. It's located about 34 kilometers (21 miles) north of Brisbane CBD. Narangba used to be a rural area, but it's now growing into a busy residential suburb on the edge of the greater Brisbane city area. In 2021, Narangba had a population of 20,910 people.

Exploring Narangba's Location

Narangba is easy to reach! The Bruce Highway passes through the suburb, connecting it to places like Dakabin and North Lakes to the south-east. It then continues towards Burpengary and Deception Bay in the north-east.

The North Coast railway line also runs through Narangba. You can catch a train at Narangba railway station to travel south towards Kurwongbah or north towards Burpengary.

Narangba's Past

Narangba is located on the traditional lands of the Yugarabul Indigenous Australian people. The name Narangba might come from an Aboriginal word meaning "small place" or "small ridge." Before it was called Narangba, this area was known as Stoney Creek. The railway station was first named Sideling Creek Station, but it was later changed to Narangba.

Over the years, several schools have opened in Narangba to serve the growing community:

  • Narangba State School opened on 27 January 1910.
  • Jinibara State School opened on 29 January 1996.
  • Narangba Valley State High School opened on 1 January 2000.
  • Narangba Valley State School opened on 1 January 2005.

Who Lives in Narangba?

Narangba has grown a lot over the years! In 1911, only 58 people lived here. By 1991, the population was 992. The area has seen a big increase in residents, reaching 20,910 people in 2021.

According to the 2016 census, Narangba had 18,573 residents. About 50.8% were females and 49.2% were males. The average age of people living in Narangba was 32 years old, which is younger than the national average of 38. Most people (78.2%) were born in Australia. Other countries of birth included England (5.7%) and New Zealand (5.1%). Most people (91.7%) spoke only English at home.

Learning in Narangba

Narangba has several schools for students of all ages:

Primary Schools

  • Narangba State School is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It's located on School Street. In 2018, it had 712 students.
  • Jinibara State School is another government primary school for Prep to Year 6 students. You can find it on Cottontree Drive. In 2018, this school had 784 students.
Jinibara State School, 2022
Jinibara State School, 2022
  • Narangba Valley State School is also a government primary school for Prep to Year 6. It's located on Creekside Drive. In 2018, it was a larger school with 1,157 students.

All these primary schools offer special education programs to support students with different learning needs.

High School

  • Narangba Valley State High School is a government secondary school for students from Year 7 to Year 12. It's on Harris Avenue. In 2018, it had a large enrolment of 2,027 students. This school also has a special education program.

A new Catholic primary and secondary school is planned to open in Narangba in 2025. It will start by offering classes for Prep to Year 3 and Year 7.

Fun and Facilities

Narangba has many places for sports and recreation!

Sports Facilities

  • There are two baseball/softball pitches and three soccer fields off Harris Avenue. These are home to the Narangba Eagles FC soccer club.
  • You can also find two rugby fields at Duncombe Park.
  • For other activities, there's a basketball half-court, a dog park, and a small skate park, all located off Harris Avenue.

Parks

Narangba has several parks where you can relax and play:

  • Gekko Gully Park
  • Narangba Sporting Complex
  • Narangba Sports Reserve

Getting Around Narangba

Narangba has good transport options to help people travel easily.

Train Services

Narangba railway station is a key transport hub. It offers regular train services on the Queensland Rail City network. You can catch trains to Brisbane and Ipswich to the south. Trains also go north towards Caboolture and the Sunshine Coast.

In 2014, the Narangba train station was updated. It now has multiple platforms and secure car parks, making it a modern place for express trains to stop.

Bus Services

  • The 663 local loop bus service helps people get around the suburb and connects them to the train station.
  • The 668 bus service runs from Narangba railway station to the nearby suburb of North Lakes.

Road Access

Being close to the Bruce Highway means Narangba is well-connected by road. This makes it easy to drive to both the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.

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