Nahrunda, Queensland

Nahrunda
Nahrunda
Interactive map of Nahrunda
Coordinates: 26°12′25″S 152°37′10″E / 26.2069°S 152.6194°E / -26.2069; 152.6194 (Nahrunda (centre of locality))
CountryAustralia
StateQueensland
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
1.3 km2 (0.50 sq mi)
Population
 • Total192 (2021 census)[2]
 • Density148/km2 (383/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+10:00 (AEST)
Suburbs around Nahrunda
Widgee Crossing South Widgee Crossing South Southside
Widgee Crossing South Nahrunda Southside
Widgee Crossing South Pie Creek Southside

Nahrunda is a rural locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia.[3] In the 2021 census, Nahrunda had a population of 192 people.[2]

Geography

The locality is bounded to the north by Glastonbury Road. Eel Creek, a tributary of the Mary River, forms the north-eastern, eastern, and south-eastern boundaries.[4] Litschner Road forms the western boundary.[5][6]

Silky Oak Drive off Glastonbury Road is the main route through the locality.[6]

The land use is almost entirely rural residential housing.[7]

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Nahrunda had a population of 190 people.[8]

In the 2021 census, Nahrunda had a population of 192 people.[2]

Education

There are no schools in Nahrunda. The nearest government primary school is Gympie South State School in neighbouring Southside to the north-east. The nearest government secondary school is James Nash State High School in Gympie to the north-east. There are also a number of non-government schools in Gympie and its suburbs.[9]

Amenities

Nahrunda Park is at 23 Silky Oak Drive (18°03′51″S 145°54′28″E / 18.0641°S 145.90780°E / -18.0641; 145.90780 (Nahrunda Park)). It has a tennis court and a barbecue.[10]

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Nahrunda (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  2. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Nahrunda (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Nahrunda – locality in Gympie Region (entry 46368)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
  4. ^ "Nahrunda, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  5. ^ "Layers: Locality; Mountains and ranges; Contours; Watercourses". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Layers: Locality; Road and rail; Railways; Railway stations". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  7. ^ "Layers: Locality; Protected areas and forests; Land use". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  8. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Nahrunda (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  9. ^ "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  10. ^ "Nahrunda Park - Southside". Gympie Regional Council. Archived from the original on 10 April 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.