Wonglepong, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wonglepong Queensland
Wonglepong and surrounds
Wonglepong Location in Queensland
Population	364 (2021 census)
• Density	43.9/km2 (114/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4275
Area	8.3 km2 (3.2 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	20.3 km (13 mi) E of Beaudesert 24.4 km (15 mi) SW of Tamborine Mountain 71.2 km (44 mi) S of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	Scenic Rim Region
State electorate(s)	Scenic Rim
Federal Division(s)	Wright
Suburbs around Wonglepong: Boyland Boyland Tamborine Mountain Biddaddaba Wonglepong Tamborine Mountain Biddaddaba Benobble Benobble

Wonglepong is a small rural area in Queensland, Australia. It is located in the Scenic Rim Region. In 2021, about 364 people lived in Wonglepong.

Where is Wonglepong?

Wonglepong is in a valley. This valley is near where Canungra Creek flows into the Albert River. The main road, Beaudesert Nerang Road, runs through the lowest parts of the valley. To the east, the land rises steeply towards the Tamborine Mountain plateau.

A Look at History

The name Wonglepong comes from the local railway station, which got its name in 1927. Before that, it was called Sarah Vale. People think Wonglepong is an Aboriginal name. It might mean "forgotten sound" or refer to something special about Mount Tamborine. You might also see it spelled as Wangalpong.

Early Settlers and the Cemetery

The Franklin family started a farm called Sarahvale in 1875. They had a private cemetery on their land. In 1914, Ann Ford Franklin gave one acre of land, including their cemetery, to the local council. This land was then used as a public cemetery. It has been known by several names, including Sarahvale Cemetery and Wonglepong Cemetery.

Schools in Wonglepong

A school called Caningera Provisional School first opened in 1884. It closed and reopened a few times. In 1909, it became Canungera Lower State School. Later, in 1915, its name changed to Wangalpong State School. Finally, in 1928, it was renamed Wonglepong State School. The school closed its doors in 1935. Today, a plaque in Henry Franklin Family Park marks where the school used to be.

The Methodist Church

The Wonglepong Methodist Church opened in 1906. It was built by the Caswell family. By 1953, the nearby town of Canungra had grown bigger than Wonglepong. Since Canungra didn't have a Methodist church, the Wonglepong church was taken apart. Its wood and parts were used to build a new church in Canungra, which opened in 1954.

The Railway Station

Wonglepong also had a railway station. It was part of the Canungra railway line. This train line operated from 1915 until 1955.

The QCWA Hall

The Wonglepong branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association (QCWA) started in 1925. Ann Franklin, from the Franklin family, founded it. For the first eight years, meetings were held at her home. Later, the Franklin family gave land and timber to build a special hall for the group. Ann Franklin's son, who was a carpenter, helped build the hall with volunteers. The hall officially opened on December 4, 1935. It even had a library! In 2015, the branch celebrated its 90th anniversary, and the hall celebrated its 80th birthday.

Population Changes

The number of people living in Wonglepong has changed a little over the years. In 2011, there were 367 people. By 2016, the population was 341. In 2021, it went up slightly to 364 people.

Important Places

Wonglepong QCWA Hall, 2006

Wonglepong has some places that are important for their history. One of these is the Wonglepong QCWA Hall. It is located at 2779 Beaudesert-Nerang Road.

Schools Nearby

There are no schools directly in Wonglepong today. Children usually go to primary school in Canungra. For high school, students can go to Beaudesert State High School in Beaudesert or Tamborine Mountain State High School in Tamborine Mountain.

Community Spots

Wonglepong Cemetery, 2005

The Wonglepong branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association still meets at the Wonglepong QCWA Hall.

There are also a few parks in the area:

• Henry Franklin Family Park
• Hugh Mahoney Reserve Park

The Wonglepong Cemetery is located off Franklin Lane. The local council takes care of it.