Peranga, Queensland facts for kids
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 Peranga
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 98 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 3.278/km2 (8.49/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4352 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 29.9 km2 (11.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Toowoomba Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Condamine | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Groom | ||||||||||||||
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Peranga is a small town and area in Queensland, Australia. It is located in the Toowoomba Region. In 2021, the area of Peranga had a population of 98 people.
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Where is Peranga Located?
Peranga is a small town found in an area called the Darling Downs. It is about 70 kilometers (43 miles) north-west of Toowoomba. Another town, Dalby, is about 55 kilometers (34 miles) north-east of Peranga.
A Look at Peranga's History
The name Peranga comes from an old farm outpost called Rosalie Plains. This name was chosen when the town was first mapped out in 1911.
Early Buildings and Services
The Peranga Post Office opened its doors on January 11, 1913. This was an important service for the growing community.
Peranga State School started teaching students in 1915. It served the children of the town for many years before closing on July 30, 1973.
The Peranga & District Bowls Club opened in 1955. It offered a place for people to play bowls and socialize.
Churches in Peranga
The Anglican Church of St John the Evangelist was officially opened around 1959. However, it held its last service on May 13, 1961, because fewer people were attending.
The Peranga Methodist Church opened on June 25, 1961. Later, in 1977, it became the Peranga Uniting Church when the Methodist Church joined with other churches. The last service there was on January 19, 1997. The church building was then moved to Goombungee to be used as a hall.
Changes Over Time
Peranga used to be a busy center for dairy farming. But the town started to decline after the Oakey-Cooyar railway line closed in the mid-1960s. The local hotel burned down in 1967, and the school closed a few years later in 1973.
Peranga's Population Over the Years
The number of people living in Peranga has changed over time.
- In 2011, the Peranga area had 298 people.
- By 2016, the population of Peranga was 85 people.
- In the most recent count in 2021, the population of Peranga was 98 people.
Learning Opportunities Near Peranga
There are no schools directly in Peranga today.
- For primary school, students can go to Quinalow State School in Quinalow (to the west) or Kulpi State School in Kulpi (to the south).
- For high school, Quinalow State School teaches up to Year 10. Older students can attend Oakey State High School in Oakey.
What Can You Find in Peranga Today?
The Peranga & District Bowls Club is still open and active. The town also has a post office and a general store. There is a small police station with one officer and a town hall for community events.
Nearby Towns and Their Services
Peranga works closely with the nearby towns of Quinalow, Maclagan, and Kulpi. These towns are close by and share services.
- Kulpi (about 9 km south) has a hotel and tennis courts.
- Quinalow (about 10 km west) offers a garage, a cafe, a hotel, a rural supplier, a school, a swimming pool, a caravan park, a library, a tractor dealership, tennis courts, a hall, and a skate park.
- Maclagan (about 13 km north-west) has a post office and general store, two wineries, a small museum, a butcher, a kindergarten, and several parks.
