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Kalunga, Queensland
Kalunga is a rural locality in the Tablelands Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Kalunga had a population of 103 people.[1] GeographyThe Great Dividing Range loosely forms the northern boundary of the locality. The Wild River forms a small part of the eastern boundary before flowing through to the south-west. Basalt Creek forms the south-western boundary before joining the Wild.[3][4] Longlands Gap–Herberton Road (State Route 52) runs along part of the eastern boundary. The Herberton–Petford Road runs along most of the north-eastern boundary.[5] The southern part of the locality is within the Bluff State Forest. Apart from this protected area, the predominant land use is grazing on native vegetation with a small amount of crop growing.[6] HistoryThe Tablelands railway line from Herberton to Tumoulin opened on 31 July 1911.[7] The line closed in 1988.[8] Kalunga was served by three railway stations, now abandoned (from north to south):[9]
DemographicsIn the 2016 census, Kalunga had a population of 95 people.[11] In the 2021 census, Kalunga had a population of 103 people.[1] EducationThere are no schools in Kalunga. The nearest government primary school is Herberton State School in neighbouring Herberton to the north-east. The nearest government secondary schools are Herberton State School (to Year 10), Atherton State High School (to Year 12) in Atherton to the north-east, and Ravenshoe State School (to Year 12) in Ravenshoe to the south-east.[12] FacilitiesDespite the name, the Wondecla Rural Fire Station is at 5 Flaggy Creek Road in Kalunga (17°25′35″S 145°23′53″E / 17.4263°S 145.3980°E).[13] References
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