Currajong, Queensland

Currajong is a suburb of the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia.[1] It had a population of 2,628 in 2011 census.[2]

History

The name Currajong is believed to be derived from the name of a residence in Stagpole Street, West End, owned by Edward Hunt. In about 1888 Hunt planted currajong trees in the grounds.[1][3]

Currajong State School opened on 28 June 1954.[4]

The Marian School opened in 1988.

References

  1. 1 2 "Currajong (entry 44590)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  2. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Currajong (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
  3. "Currajong". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  4. "C". Opening and closing dates of Queensland schools. Queensland Government. Retrieved 22 February 2014.

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Coordinates: 19°16′37″S 146°46′39″E / 19.27694°S 146.77750°E / -19.27694; 146.77750

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