Kuluin, Queensland

Kuluin
Suburb
Kuluin State School, 2025
Kuluin
Interactive map of Kuluin
Coordinates: 26°39′24″S 153°03′34″E / 26.6566°S 153.0594°E / -26.6566; 153.0594 (Kuluin (centre of suburb))
CountryAustralia
StateQueensland
CitySunshine Coast
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
1.9 km2 (0.73 sq mi)
Population
 • Total2,700 (2021 census)[2]
 • Density1,420/km2 (3,680/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+10:00 (AEST)
Postcode
4558
CountyCanning
ParishMooloolah
Suburbs around Kuluin
Diddillibah Maroochydore Maroochydore
Kunda Park Kuluin Maroochydore
Buderim Buderim Buderim

Kuluin is a suburb of Maroochydore in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.[3] In the 2021 census, Kuluin had a population of 2,700 people.[2]

History

The locality takes its name from an Aboriginal word in the Kabi language meaning black swan.[3]

Kuluin State School opened in 1987.[4]

Kuluin was originally part of the nearby towns of Maroochydore and Buderim. It became a separate suburb in 1991.[3]

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Kuluin had a population of 2,363 people.[5]

In the 2021 census, Kuluin had a population of 2,700 people.[2]

Education

Kuluin State School is a government primary (Prep–6) school for boys and girls at Tallow Wood Drive (26°39′35″S 153°03′28″E / 26.6598°S 153.0579°E / -26.6598; 153.0579 (Kuluin State School)).[6][7] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 622 students with 47 teachers (41 full-time equivalent) and 21 non-teaching staff (16 full-time equivalent).[8] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 596 students with 46 teachers (38 full-time equivalent) and 20 non-teaching staff (15 full-time equivalent).[9] The school includes a special education program.[6]

There are no secondary schools in Kuluin. The nearest government secondary school is Maroochydore State High School in neighbouring Maroochydore to the east.[10]

Amenities

There are a number of parks in the area:

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Kuluin (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  2. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Kuluin (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  3. ^ a b c "Kuluin – suburb in Sunshine Coast Region (entry 48711)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  4. ^ "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
  5. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Kuluin (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  6. ^ a b "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  7. ^ "Kuluin State School". Archived from the original on 7 March 2022. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
  8. ^ "ACARA School Profile 2017". Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
  9. ^ "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  10. ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
  11. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Land for public recreation - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 20 November 2020. Archived from the original on 22 November 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
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