Qunaba, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Qunaba Queensland
Looking from The Hummock across the Qunaba sugar cane fields towards neighbouring Bargara and the Coral Sea, 2009
Qunaba Location in Queensland
Population	836 (2021 census)
• Density	48.05/km2 (124.4/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4670
Area	17.4 km2 (6.7 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	7.3 km (5 mi) ENE of Kepnock 10.2 km (6 mi) ENE of Bundaberg Central 366 km (227 mi) N of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Bundaberg Region
State electorate(s)	Burnett
Federal Division(s)	Hinkler
Suburbs around Qunaba: Rubyanna Burnett Heads Mon Repos Rubyanna Qunaba Bargara Rubyanna Windermere Windermere

Qunaba is a small area in the Bundaberg Region of Queensland, Australia. It is mostly a farming area. In 2021, about 836 people lived in Qunaba.

Exploring Qunaba's Landscape

Qunaba is mostly flat land. Farmers use much of it to grow sugarcane.

The Hummock: A Natural Viewpoint

The most interesting part of Qunaba is a hill called the Sloping Hummock. People often call it the Bundaberg Hummock or just The Hummock. It offers amazing views over the flat farmlands around it. Many homes have been built on the sides of The Hummock to enjoy these views.

Roads in Qunaba

The main road, Bundaberg-Bargara Road, goes through Qunaba from west to east.

Qunaba's Past: A Brief History

A horse-drawn cart at the Qunaba Sugar Mill in 1909.

The Hummock Lookout officially opened in 1931.

The Hinkler Memorial on The Hummock in 1947.

Qunaba got its name from a sugar plantation and mill. It was first called Mon Repos plantation. In 1900, the Queensland National Bank took it over. They renamed it Qunaba, combining parts of their bank name: QUeensland NAtional BAnk.

The Hummock Lookout Park

In 1930, a group called the Bundaberg branch of the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ) bought land at the top of The Hummock. They wanted to create a park for people travelling by car. This park would let visitors enjoy the beautiful views. The park officially opened on October 17, 1931.

Remembering Bert Hinkler

On August 14, 1937, a special memorial was put up on top of The Hummock. This memorial honors Bert Hinkler, a famous pilot who was born in Bundaberg.

Who Lives in Qunaba?

In the year 2021, the population of Qunaba was 836 people.

Special Places in Qunaba

Qunaba has one special place listed for its history:

• Sir Anthony's Rest: This is a stone platform on Sir Anthony's Rest Street. It was built in 1888 when the Governor of Queensland, Sir Anthony Musgrave, visited Bundaberg.

Learning in Qunaba

There are no schools directly in Qunaba. Kids living here go to schools in nearby areas.

Primary Schools Near Qunaba

The closest primary schools are:

• Bargara State School in Mon Repos (to the north-east).
• Kalkie State School in Kalkie (to the south-west).
• Burnett Heads State School in Burnett Heads (to the north).

Secondary Schools Near Qunaba

The nearest high school is Kepnock State High School in Kepnock (to the south-west).

Fun Spots and Parks in Qunaba

Qunaba has several parks where you can relax and play:

• Heathwood Park (24°50′33″S 152°25′33″E / 24.8426°S 152.4257°E / -24.8426; 152.4257 (Heathwood Park))
• Hilltop Drive Road Park (24°50′41″S 152°25′21″E / 24.8447°S 152.4224°E / -24.8447; 152.4224 (Hilltop Drive Road Park))
• Turners Way Park (24°50′44″S 152°25′34″E / 24.8455°S 152.4261°E / -24.8455; 152.4261 (Turners Way Park))

The Hummock Lookout

One of the main attractions is The Hummock Lookout. You can find it on Turners Way (24°50′43″S 152°25′34″E / 24.8454°S 152.4260°E / -24.8454; 152.4260 (The Hummock Lookout)). It's a great place to see the surrounding area.