Redlynch, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Redlynch Cairns, Queensland
Redlynch residential housing as seen from the Kuranda Scenic Railway, 2013
Redlynch Location in Queensland
Population	10,571 (2021 census)
• Density	416.2/km2 (1,078/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4870
Area	25.4 km2 (9.8 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	10.9 km (7 mi) NW of Cairns CBD 352 km (219 mi) NNW of Townsville 1,684 km (1,046 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Cairns Region
State electorate(s)	Barron River
Federal Division(s)	Leichhardt
Localities around Redlynch: Barron Gorge Kamerunga Freshwater Barron Gorge Redlynch Brinsmead Lamb Range Lamb Range Kanimbla

Redlynch is a town and suburb located near Cairns in Queensland, Australia. It's a mix of country and town life. In 2021, about 10,571 people lived in Redlynch.

Exploring Redlynch's Location

Redlynch is in a valley formed by Freshwater Creek. A main road, Redlynch Intake Road, runs through the area. It follows the creek from north to south.

Mountains and Nature

Redlynch has two mountains in the Whitfield Range:

• Boiboi Peak (16°57′15″S 145°42′21″E / 16.9543°S 145.7059°E / -16.9543; 145.7059 (Boiboi Peak)) is 578 meters (1,896 feet) tall.
• Mooroobool Peak (16°55′47″S 145°42′40″E / 16.9298°S 145.7112°E / -16.9298; 145.7112 (Mooroobool Peak)) is 609 meters (1,998 feet) tall.

Much of the land east of Redlynch Intake Road is used for growing sugarcane. This is a tall grass used to make sugar. Homes are mostly built to the west of this road. The far eastern and western parts of Redlynch are wild bushland. These areas have steep slopes that are part of the Barron Gorge National Park.

The Kuranda Scenic Railway

The famous Kuranda Scenic Railway travels through Redlynch. It winds its way up the slopes, offering amazing views. There are two railway stations in the suburb:

• Redlynch railway station (16°53′13″S 145°41′48″E / 16.8870°S 145.6967°E / -16.8870; 145.6967 (Redlynch railway station))
• Jungara railway station (16°54′22″S 145°41′27″E / 16.9062°S 145.6908°E / -16.9062; 145.6908 (Jungara railway station (former))) is no longer used.

There is also a small area called Jump Up (16°53′31″S 145°41′29″E / 16.8919°S 145.6913°E / -16.8919; 145.6913 (Jump Up (neighbourhood))) within the suburb.

Redlynch's Past: A Look at History

Redlynch is on the traditional land of the Yidinji Aboriginal people.

The Railway Arrives

The first part of the Cairns-to-Herberton railway line opened in November 1887. This section went from Cairns to a place called Eight Mile Camp. When the railway opened, the station at Eight Mile Camp was named Redlynch railway station. The name "Redlynch" might come from a town in England.

Early Hotels and Community Life

When the railway was about to open, Thomas Dillon built the Terminus Hotel. It was near the Redlynch railway station. This hotel changed owners a few times. It was sadly destroyed by fire in the 1920s.

The Redlynch Hotel was built in 1926. It was across from the railway station. Today, it is known as the Red Beret Hotel.

Red Beret Hotel, 2018

Schools and Growth

Original Redlynch State School

Redlynch State School first opened on February 15, 1932. It started with 80 students. Around 1994, the school moved to a new location. This new site was on a former sugarcane farm. It opened with 180 students. In 2007, a high school was added. This made it Redlynch State College.

St Andrew's Catholic College opened in 2001. It first taught students from pre-school to Year 4. It began with 89 students. All Saints' Chapel was opened at the college in 2009.

The Redlynch Central Shopping Centre opened in 2005. It was made bigger in 2014.

In 2019, a rare fungus called poison fire coral was found in a small rainforest area in the suburb.

Who Lives in Redlynch?

In 2016, Redlynch had a population of 9,728 people. By 2021, the population grew to 10,571 people.

Important Places: Heritage Listings

Redlynch has some places that are important for their history:

• Xavier and Sadie Herbert's Cottage (16°53′14″S 145°41′49″E / 16.8873°S 145.697°E / -16.8873; 145.697 (Xavier and Sadie Herbert's Cottage)) at 399 Kamerunga Road. This was the home of a famous Australian writer.
• The Cairns-to-Kuranda railway line (16°54′53″S 145°41′29″E / 16.9146°S 145.6914°E / -16.9146; 145.6914 (Cairns-to-Kuranda railway line (southern extent))) from Redlynch to Kuranda. This railway is a historical landmark.

Learning in Redlynch: Education

Redlynch has good schools for students of all ages.

Redlynch State College

Redlynch State College is a government school. It teaches both primary and secondary students (from Prep to Year 12). It is located on Jungara Road (16°54′33″S 145°41′45″E / 16.9092°S 145.6958°E / -16.9092; 145.6958 (Redlynch State College)). In 2018, the school had 1,827 students. It also has a special education program.

St Andrew's Catholic College

St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley is a Catholic school. It also teaches primary and secondary students (from Prep to Year 12). It is located at 185-205 Intake Road (16°54′14″S 145°41′57″E / 16.9040°S 145.6992°E / -16.9040; 145.6992 (St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley)). In 2018, this school had 1,682 students.

What to Do in Redlynch: Amenities

Redlynch has places for shopping and community activities.

Shopping Centres

Redlynch Shopping Village, 2018

Redlynch Shopping Village is on the corner of Redlynch Intake Road and Margaret Street. It is across from the Red Beret Hotel. Redlynch Central Shopping Centre is on Larsen Road.

Community Places

All Saints' Catholic Chapel is at St Andrew's College on Intake Road. It is part of the Catholic church area for the Northern Beaches.