Warana, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids WaranaKawana Waters, Queensland |
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 Warana
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 3,831 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,321/km2 (3,420/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4575 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 2.9 km2 (1.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Sunshine Coast Region | ||||||||||||||
| County | Canning | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Bribie | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Kawana | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Fisher | ||||||||||||||
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Warana is a coastal suburb located in Kawana Waters, which is part of the Sunshine Coast Region in Queensland, Australia. It sits right by the ocean. In 2021, about 3,831 people lived in Warana.
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Exploring Warana's Location
Warana is part of the larger Kawana Waters area. Its western side follows the Mooloolah River and a waterway called Wyuna Canal.
Along the beach, there's a special area called a coastal reserve. This reserve stretches south into nearby places like Bokarina and Wurtulla. It helps protect the coastline and stops buildings from being built right on the beach. Most of the homes in Warana are just west of this reserve. In the southwest, there's an area with businesses and some undeveloped marshland.
A Look at Warana's Past
The name Warana was suggested on March 31, 1960. A land developer named Alfred Grant proposed it during talks with the Queensland Government. They were discussing plans to develop the land, and an agreement was made in July 1960. Grant said that Warana meant "blue skies" in a language from Tasmania.
Who Lives in Warana?
In 2016, the population of Warana was 3,688 people. By 2021, the number of people living in Warana had grown to 3,831.
Learning in Warana
There are no schools directly inside Warana. However, students can easily go to schools in nearby suburbs. The closest primary schools are Buddina State School in Buddina to the north, and Kawana Waters State College in Bokarina to the south. Kawana Waters State College also serves as the nearest high school for students in Warana.
