Trebonne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids TrebonneQueensland |
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Trebonne landscape, 2024
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 Trebonne
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 430 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 7.34/km2 (19.0/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4850 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 58.6 km2 (22.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Hinchinbrook | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Hinchinbrook | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Kennedy | ||||||||||||||
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Trebonne is a small town and area in Queensland, Australia. It's located in the Shire of Hinchinbrook. In 2021, about 430 people lived in Trebonne.
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A Look Back in Time
Before European settlers arrived, the Trebonne area was home to the Warakamai People.
The town gets its name from Trebonne Creek. A sugar planter named Leon Burguez likely named the creek in the 1870s.
Schools and Care
The first school in the area, called Upper Trebonne Provisional School, opened in 1906. It became Upper Trebonne State School in 1909 and was later renamed Trebonne State School around 1932.
Another school, Canossa Catholic Primary School, opened in 1951. It was run by the Canossia Daughters of Charity. This school closed its doors in December 2013.
The Canossia sisters also opened a special home for older people in 1966. In 2022, another group called OzCare took over running this facility.
Who Lives in Trebonne?
Let's look at the people who call Trebonne home.
In 2021, Trebonne had 430 residents. Slightly more than half were female (52.6%), and the rest were male (47.4%). The average age of people living here was 58 years old. This is a bit older than the average age for all of Australia.
Most people in Trebonne, about 81.6%, were born in Australia. Other countries where residents were born include Italy (8.4%), Spain (1.2%), India (1.2%), Nepal (0.9%), and Malta (0.7%).
When it comes to languages, most people (81.6%) speak only English at home. Italian is the next most common language, spoken by 11.2% of residents. Other languages include Basque, Nepali, and Punjabi.
Special Places in Trebonne
Trebonne has some important historical sites.
One of these is the Pelota Mano Court on Trebonne Road. This court is a special place that shows the town's history.
Learning in Trebonne
Trebonne State School is a primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It's a government school for both boys and girls. In 2022, 16 students were enrolled at the school.
There are no high schools directly in Trebonne. Students who want to go to secondary school usually attend Ingham State High School. This school is located in the nearby town of Ingham.
