Wamuran, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wamuran Queensland
Kilcoy railway line, 2015
Wamuran Location in Queensland
Population	3,374 (2021 census)
• Density	49.54/km2 (128.3/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4512
Area	68.1 km2 (26.3 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	11.1 km (7 mi) NW of Caboolture 59.3 km (37 mi) NNW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Moreton Bay
State electorate(s)	Glass House
Federal Division(s)	Longman
Localities around Wamuran: Bracalba Woodford Elimbah Wamuran Basin Wamuran Caboolture Moodlu Campbells Pocket Rocksberg Corymbia Waraba Bellmere

Wamuran is a small town and area (called a locality) in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the City of Moreton Bay. In 2021, about 3,374 people lived in Wamuran.

Wamuran is famous for its roadside stalls. Here you can buy fresh local produce. This often includes delicious strawberries and pineapples.

In 2023, the Queensland Government made some changes to the area. They created five new localities around Wamuran. This was done because more people are moving to the region. Some parts of Wamuran became new localities, like Waraba.

Where is Wamuran Located?

Pineapples growing in Wamuran, 2015

Wamuran is found to the west of a bigger town called Caboolture. It is also southeast of D'Aguilar.

In the northern part of Wamuran, you can find small areas of the Beerburrum West State Forest. The Caboolture River forms part of the southwestern border of the locality.

A Look at Wamuran's Past

How Wamuran Got Its Name

The name Wamuran comes from its old railway station. The station was named after a local Aboriginal man. His name was Menvil Wanmaurn, also known as Jacky Delaney.

Schools in Wamuran's History

Wamuran Provisional School first opened its doors on 17 October 1921. Later, it became Wamuran State School. This likely happened in 1925. The school moved into a new building that year. This building used to be the Twin View State School. It was located near Elimbah.

Churches in Wamuran

St Martin's Anglican Church was officially opened on 7 November 1871. A bishop named John Hudson led the ceremony. The church closed in August 1992.

The Wamuran Baptist Church opened on Saturday, 6 August 1921. It was built on land given by Mr H. Behrens. People described the land as a "magnificent site."

Who Lives in Wamuran?

The number of people living in Wamuran has grown over the years.

• In 2011, about 2,850 people lived here.
• By 2016, the population grew to 3,196 people.
• In the most recent count in 2021, Wamuran had a population of 3,374 people.

Learning in Wamuran

Wamuran State School is a primary school for kids from Prep to Year 6. It teaches both boys and girls. You can find the school at 1066-1086 D'Aguilar Highway. In 2017, the school had 300 students.

Wamuran does not have any high schools. The closest government high schools are in Caboolture. These are Tullawong State High School and Caboolture State High School.