Chevallum, Queensland

Chevallum
Chevallum; Queensland
Population	441 (2016 census) [1]
Postcode(s)	4555
Location	96 km (60 mi) from Brisbane
LGA(s)	Sunshine Coast Region
State electorate(s)	Nicklin
Federal Division(s)	Fisher
	Suburbs around Chevallum:

Last updated September 20, 2020

Chevallum is a locality in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.^[2] It had a population of 441 at the 2016 Australian Census.^[1]

Geography

Part of the western boundary of the suburb is marked by the Bruce Highway. Eudlo Creek, a tributary of the Maroochy River courses through the suburb.

History

The name Chevallum is believed to be a corruption of local Aboriginal words "cha-balan" meaning "flat place".^[2]

Chevallum State School opened on 1 November 1921.^[3]^[4] In 1924 it became a half-time school sharing a teacher with Ilkey State School. Later in 1924, it resumed as a full-time school.^[5]

Education

Chevallum State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 460 Chevallum Road ( 26°41′54″S152°59′57″E / 26.6984°S 152.9993°E / -26.6984; 152.9993 (Chevallum State School) ).^[6]^[7] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 478 students with 41 teachers (33 full-time equivalent) and 23 non-teaching staff (14 full-time equivalent).^[8] The school includes a special education program.^[6]

Economy

Chevallum is known for its strawberries and participates in the local Strawbfest. It has a local permaculture group devoted to organic and sustainable farming, which holds regular meetings at Chevallum School. Chevallum School is participating in a national educational reform called the "New Basics", which promotes "Futures Oriented" education based on active citizenship, life pathways, interaction with the environment, and communication.

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References

1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Chevallum (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
1 2 "Chevallum - locality in Sunshine Coast Region (entry 48568)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 22 July 2017.
↑ "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government . Retrieved 18 April 2019.
↑ "Chevallum State School". Archived from the original on 2 February 2018. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
↑ Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
1 2 "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
↑ "Chevallum State School". Archived from the original on 28 July 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
↑ "ACARA School Profile 2017". Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.

External links

University of Queensland: Queensland Places: Buderim Hinterland Localities

Coordinates: 26°42′S152°59′E / 26.700°S 152.983°E / -26.700; 152.983

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[census16-1] 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Chevallum (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 25 March 2018.

[:0-2] 1 2 "Chevallum - locality in Sunshine Coast Region (entry 48568)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 22 July 2017.

[3] "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government . Retrieved 18 April 2019.

[4] "Chevallum State School". Archived from the original on 2 February 2018. Retrieved 1 February 2018.

[5] Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0

[SchoolList2018-6] 1 2 "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.

[7] "Chevallum State School". Archived from the original on 28 July 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2018.

[ACARA2017-8] "ACARA School Profile 2017". Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.