Qunaba, Queensland

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Qunaba
Queensland
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Looking from The Hummock across the Qunaba sugar cane fields towards neighbouring Bargara and the Coral Sea, 2009
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Qunaba
Coordinates 24°49′27″S152°25′49″E / 24.8241°S 152.4302°E / -24.8241; 152.4302 (Qunaba (centre of locality))
Population793 (2016 census) [1]
 • Density45.57/km2 (118.0/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4670
Area17.4 km2 (6.7 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s) Bundaberg Region
State electorate(s) Burnett
Federal division(s) Hinkler
Suburbs around Qunaba:
Rubyanna Burnett Heads Mon Repos
Rubyanna Qunaba Bargara
Rubyanna Windermere Windermere

Qunaba is a rural locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. [2] In the 2016 census Qunaba had a population of 793 people. [1]

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Geography

Qunaba is predominantly farming land, much of it used to grow sugarcane. It is mostly flat land with the exception of the Sloping Hummock, commonly known as the Bundaberg Hummock or simply the Hummock ( 24°50′33″S152°25′35″E / 24.84250°S 152.42639°E / -24.84250; 152.42639 (Sloping Hummock) ) which provides excellent views over the surrounding flat farmlands. [3] [4] The sides of the Hummock have attracted residential development to take advantage of the views. [5]

The Bundaberg-Bargara Road runs through from west to east. [6]

History

Horsedrawn cart at weighbridge in front of Qunaba Sugar Mill, 1909 StateLibQld 2 394881 Horsedrawn cart at weighbridge infront of Qunaba Sugar Mill, Bundaberg, 1909.jpg
Horsedrawn cart at weighbridge in front of Qunaba Sugar Mill, 1909
The official opening of The Hummock Lookout, 1931 Queensland State Archives 337 The official opening of The Hummock Lookout at Sloping Hummock Burnett Shire c 1931.png
The official opening of The Hummock Lookout, 1931
Hinkler Memorial on the Hummock, 1947 StateLibQld 2 390809 Hinkler Memorial on the Hummock, Bundaberg, 1947.jpg
Hinkler Memorial on the Hummock, 1947

Qunaba takes its name from the Qunaba sugar plantation and mill. Originally established as the Mon Repos plantation and mill, it was taken over in 1900 by the Queensland National Bank who renamed it Qunaba (coined from QUeensland NAtional BAnk). [7]

In 1930, the Bundaberg branch of the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ) acquired the land at the top of the Hummock in order to create a park for motoring tourists to enjoy the views. [8] The park was officially opened on 17 October 1931. [9]

On 14 August 1937, the President of the RACQ unveiled a memorial to the Bundaberg-born aviator Bert Hinkler on the top of the Hummock. [10] [11]

In the 2011 census, Qunaba had a population of 822 people. [12]

In the 2016 census Qunaba had a population of 793 people. [1]

Heritage listings

Qunaba has the following heritage listings:

Education

There are no schools in Qunanba. The nearest primary schools are Bargara State School in neighbouring Mon Repos to the north-east, Kalkie State School in Kalkie to the south-west, and Burnett Heads State School in neighbouring Burnett Heads to the north. The nearest secondary school is Kepnock State High School in Kepnock to the south-west. [5]

Amenities

There are a number of parks in the locality, including:

Attractions

The Hummock Lookout is on Turners Way ( 24°50′43″S152°25′34″E / 24.8454°S 152.4260°E / -24.8454; 152.4260 (The Hummock Lookout) ). [14]

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Qunaba (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. ↑ "Qunaba – locality in Bundaberg Region (entry 44761)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  3. 1 2 "Sir Anthony's Rest (entry 602053)". Queensland Heritage Register . Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  4. ↑ "Sloping Hummock (entry 31177)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 14 November 2015.
  5. 1 2 "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland . Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  6. ↑ Google (3 November 2023). "Qunaba, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps . Google. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  7. ↑ "South Sea Islander Wall (entry 602230)". Queensland Heritage Register . Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  8. ↑ "BUNDABERG R.A.C.Q." Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser (Qld. : 1860 – 1947) . Qld.: National Library of Australia. 6 August 1930. p. 3. Archived from the original on 7 March 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2015.
  9. ↑ "HUMMOCK LOOKOUT". Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser (Qld. : 1860 – 1947) . Qld.: National Library of Australia. 19 October 1931. p. 5. Archived from the original on 7 March 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2015.
  10. ↑ "Bert Hinkler | Monument Australia". monumentaustralia.org.au. Archived from the original on 17 November 2015. Retrieved 14 November 2015.
  11. ↑ "HINKLER MEMORIAL UNVEILED". Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser (Qld. : 1860 – 1947) . Qld.: National Library of Australia. 16 August 1937. p. 6. Archived from the original on 7 March 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2015.
  12. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Qunaba". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 14 November 2015. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  13. 1 2 3 "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.
  14. ↑ "Tourist points - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 18 November 2020. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.

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