Julago, Queensland
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Julago is a rural locality in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia.[2] It will be the site of a large masterplanned real estate development in the years ahead.[3] In the 2021 census, Julago had a population of 384 people.[4]
Geography
The northern part of the locality is mountainous and mostly undeveloped bushland. The highest peak is Mount Muntalunga (19°20′44″S 146°52′52″E / 19.3456°S 146.8811°E) which rises 228 metres (748 ft) above sea level and is part of the Muntalunga Range.[5] There is also an unnamed peak (19°21′55″S 146°52′55″E / 19.36529°S 146.88196°E) rising to 200 metres (660 ft). Between these two mountains is a valley (40 meters above sea level). [6]
The Bruce Highway enters the locality from the east (Alligator Creek / Nome), passes through the valley, exiting the locality to the north-west (Stuart). The North Coast railway line enters the locality from the north-east (Nome), passes through the valley to the north of the highway, and exits to the north-west (Stuart).[6]
Most of the housing in the locality is in this valley, easily accessed from the highway. The south part of the locality is used for grazing by the Rocky Springs station.[6]
History
The locality was named and bounded on 27 July 1991. The name comes from the Julago railway station, assigned by the
In November 2016, the
LendLease expect the first display village with homes constructed by 13 building companies will open in January 2019.[7]
Demographics
In the 2016 census, Julago had a population of 113 people.[8]
In the 2021 census, Julago had a population of 384 people.[4]
Education
There are no schools in Julago. The nearest primary school is
Amenities
Elliot Spring Wesleyan Methodist Church meets at the Elliot Springs Community Centre on Elliot Springs Boulevard (approx 19°22′30″S 146°53′52″E / 19.3750°S 146.8978°E).[10] It is part of the Wesleyan Methodist Church.[11]
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Julago (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Julago – locality in City of Townsville (entry 44604)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- ^ a b Trad, Jackie (14 November 2016). "$15 million injection to kick-start Townsville residential estate". Media Statements. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 16 November 2018. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Julago (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Mountain peaks and capes - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 12 November 2020. Archived from the original on 25 November 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ State of Queensland. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- Lendlease Group. Archivedfrom the original on 16 November 2018. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Julago (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- ^ "Home". Elliot Springs Wesleyan. Archived from the original on 18 August 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
- ^ "North Queensland". Wesleyan Methodist Church Australia. Archived from the original on 18 August 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2021.