Balnagowan, Queensland
- 11.6 km (7 mi) ENE of Marian
- 20.5 km (13 mi) ENE of Mirani
- 20.7 km (13 mi) W of Mackay CBD
- 988 km (614 mi) NNW of Brisbane
Suburbs around Balnagowan: | ||
Hampden | The Leap | Farleigh |
Hampden | Balnagowan | Dumbleton |
Marian | Pleystowe | Walkerston |
Balnagowan is a rural locality in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Balnagowan had a population of 438 people.[1]
History
Balnagowan State School opened on 6 February 1950. It closed on 24 January 1977.[3] It was one of 11 schools closed in 1977 due to falling student numbers where transport was available to access other local schools.[4] It was on a 5-acre (2.0 ha) site at 12 Coxs Road (21°07′21″S 149°01′47″E / 21.1226°S 149.0298°E / -21.1226; 149.0298 (Balnagowan State School (former))).[5][6]
Demographics
In the 2016 census, Balnagowan had a population of 418 people.[7]
In the 2021 census, Balnagowan had a population of 438 people.[1]
Education
There are no schools in Balnagowan. The nearest government primary schools are:[8]
- Walkerston State School in neighbouring Walkerston to the south-east
- Coningsby State School in neighbouring Farleigh to the north-east
- Hampden State School in neighbouring Hampden to the north-west
- Marian State School in neighbouring Marian to the south-west
The nearest government secondary schools are:[8]
- Mackay North State High School in North Mackay to the east
- Mackay State High School in South Mackay to the east
- Mirani State High School in Mirani to the south-west
References
- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Balnagowan (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Balnagowan – locality in Mackay Region (entry 49360)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
- ^ Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
- ^ "Agency ID 4811, Balnagowan State School". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ "8755 Mackay" (Map). Queensland Government. 1973. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ "Queensland Two Mile series sheet 2m309" (Map). Queensland Government. 1960. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Balnagowan (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ a b "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
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