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( R e d i r e c t e d f r o m W o r o n g a r y , Q u e e n s l a n d )
Suburb of Gold Coast City, Queensland, Australia
Worongary is a suburb in the City of Gold Coast , Queensland , Australia.[2] 2021 census , Worongary had a population of 6,021 people.[1]
Geography [ edit ]
Most of the eastern boundary of Worongary follows the Pacific Motorway .[3]
There is a large area of production forestry in the north-west of the suburb. The north-eastern part of the suburb is predominantly residential at suburb densities. The middle and south of the suburb is mostly rural residential with larger blocks of land, typically 4,000 to 5,000 square metres (0.99 to 1.24 acres).[3]
History [ edit ]
The name Worongary is derived from an Aboriginal word Whorrongary , meaning vine or flight of a pigeon.[4]
The Worongary State School opened on 1 February 1993.[5]
Hinterland Baptist Church was established in 1995.[6] [7]
Demographics [ edit ]
In the 2016 census , Worongary had a population of 5,613 people.[8]
In the 2021 census , Worongary had a population of 6,021 people.[1]
Heritage listings [ edit ]
Schmidt Farmhouse, 2016
Worongary has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
Education [ edit ]
Sports field, Worongary State School, circa 2022
Worongary State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Delta Cove Drive (28°01′22 ″S 153°20′31 ″E / 28.0227°S 153.3419°E / -28.0227; 153.3419 (Worongary State School ) [11] [12] [13] special education program.[11]
There are no secondary schools in Worongary. The nearest government secondary schools are Nerang State High School in Nerang to the north and Robina State High School in Robina to the south-east.[3]
Amenities [ edit ]
Despite the name, Mudgeeraba Showgrounds are at 115 Mudgeeraba Road in Worongary (28°03′38 ″S 153°21′17 ″E / 28.0606°S 153.3547°E / -28.0606; 153.3547 (Mudgeeraba Showgrounds ) [14]
The Springbrook Mudgeeraba branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at the Bill Deacon Pavilion at the Mudgeeraba Showgrounds.[15]
Hinterland Baptist Church is at 405 Hinkler Drive (28°02′22 ″S 153°21′08 ″E / 28.0395°S 153.3521°E / -28.0395; 153.3521 (Hinterland Baptist Church ) [16]
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is at 74 Mudgeeraba Road (28°03′26 ″S 153°21′25 ″E / 28.0572°S 153.35689°E / -28.0572; 153.35689 (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints ) [17]
There are a number of parks in the area:
The Mudgeeraba Show Society runs an annual agricultural show known as the Mudgeeraba Show at the Showgrounds. It is held in June.[19]
Attractions [ edit ]
Gold Coast Light Horse Education Museum is at 8 Worongary Road (28°03′42 ″S 153°21′15 ″E / 28.0616°S 153.3542°E / -28.0616; 153.3542 (Gold Coast Light Horse Education Museum ) Australian Light Horse who served in the Second Boer War and World War I . It also has information on national service in Australia .[20]
References [ edit ]
^ a b c "Queensland Globe" . State of Queensland . Retrieved 16 March 2022 .
^ "Worongary" . Queensland Places . Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland. Retrieved 23 April 2019 .
^ "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools" . Queensland Government . Retrieved 18 April 2014 .
^ "Hinterland Baptist Church" . Facebook Archived from the original on 16 March 2022. Retrieved 16 March 2022 .
^ Blake, Thom. "Hinterland Baptist Church" . Queensland religious places database . Archived from the original on 16 March 2022. Retrieved 16 March 2022 .
^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Worongary (SSC)" . 2016 Census QuickStats . Retrieved 20 October 2018 .
^ "Schmidt Farmhouse & Outbuildings (former) (entry 601889)" . Queensland Heritage Register . Retrieved 16 November 2014 .
^ Gold Coast Local Heritage Register - N to Z, pp. 111-112
^ a b "State and non-state school details" . Queensland Government . 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018 .
^ "Worongary State School" . Worongary State School . 6 April 2020. Archived from the original on 25 October 2020. Retrieved 16 March 2022 .
^ "ACARA School Profile 2018" . Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority . Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020 .
^ "Mudgeeraba Showgrounds" . Gold Coast City Council Archived from the original on 16 March 2022. Retrieved 16 March 2022 .
^ "Branch Locations" . Queensland Country Women's Association . Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2018 .
^ "Hinterland Baptist Church" . Churches Australia . Archived from the original on 16 March 2022. Retrieved 16 March 2022 .
^ Blake, Thom. "Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints" . Queensland religious places database . Archived from the original on 16 March 2022. Retrieved 16 March 2022 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac "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 .
^ "The Mudgeeraba Showgrounds" . Mudgeeraba Show Society . Archived from the original on 12 March 2022. Retrieved 16 March 2022 .
^ "Gold Coast Light Horse Education Museum" . Facebook Archived from the original on 16 March 2022. Retrieved 16 March 2022 .
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