Wulguru, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids WulguruTownsville, Queensland |
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Wulguru State School, circa 2022
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 Wulguru
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 4,389 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,513/km2 (3,920/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4811 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 2.9 km2 (1.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Townsville | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mundingburra | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Herbert | ||||||||||||||
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Wulguru is a suburb located just south of Townsville in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the City of Townsville. In 2021, about 4,389 people lived there.
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Where is Wulguru?
Wulguru is surrounded by important places. To the west, you'll find the Lavarack Barracks. University Road, which is part of the Bruce Highway, is to the north. The Cluden Racecourse is to the north-west. The North Coast railway line runs along the east side. The Townsville Connection Road also goes through the suburb.
Most of Wulguru is flat, about 10 meters (33 feet) above sea level. However, in the south-west, the land quickly rises to 100 meters (330 feet). There is a water tank at this high point. From there, you can see great views across Townsville. You can reach it by a walking track off Diamantina Road.
A Look at Wulguru's Past
The name Wulguru comes from the Wulgurukaba people. They are the Aboriginal people who traditionally lived in the Cleveland Bay area.
The Wulguru railway station on the North Coast railway line is no longer used.
Wulguru State School first opened its doors on January 30, 1962.
People Living in Wulguru
In 2016, Wulguru had a population of 4,570 people.
By 2021, the population of Wulguru was 4,389 people.
Important Historic Sites
Wulguru has some places that are listed as heritage-listed sites. These sites are important because of their history.
One such site is the former Operations and Signals Bunker. It is located off Stuart Drive.
Schools in Wulguru
Wulguru State School is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It is located on Edison Street. In 2018, the school had 302 students. It also has a special education program.
There are no high schools directly in Wulguru. The closest government high school is William Ross State High School. It is in the nearby suburb of Annandale. Southern Cross Catholic College is also next to this high school.
Local Facilities and Parks
The Edison Street Plaza is a small shopping area in Wulguru. Some of its stores closed between 2017 and 2018. These included a seafood shop, a video hire store, and a Chinese takeaway. However, a mini-mart stayed open. The seafood and Chinese takeaway shops reopened in 2019.
Next to the school, there is a park with several soccer fields. There is also a scout hall nearby.
Wulguru has several parks for everyone to enjoy:
- Edison Street Park
- Walguru Park
- Warrego Street Park
- Wulguru Park
World War II Bunker
At the corner of Diamantina Street and Stuart Drive, there is a large piece of land. This land is at the base of Mount Stuart. During World War II, this was an important military site. It was home to the No. 3 Fighter Sector RAAF. This included the Operations and Signals Bunker.
The bunker was a large concrete building with 32 rooms. It was 60 feet (18 meters) long and 42 feet (13 meters) wide. The building is still standing today.
This bunker structure is listed on the Queensland Heritage Register. This means it is protected because of its historical importance.
