Aratula

Aratula is a rural town and locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia.[2][3] In the 2016 census, Aratula had a population of 532 people.[1]

Aratula
Queensland
St Stephen's Anglican church
Aratula
Coordinates27.9813°S 152.5486°E / -27.9813; 152.5486
Population532 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density20.31/km2 (52.59/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4309
Area26.2 km2 (10.1 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s)Scenic Rim Region
State electorate(s)Scenic Rim
Federal Division(s)Blair
Localities around Aratula:
Frazerview Frazerview Fassifern
Tarome Aratula Morwincha
Tarome Mount Edwards Charlwood

Geography

Aratula is approximately 60 kilometres (40 mi) southwest of Ipswich, just east of Cunninghams Gap. Warrill Creek passes very close to the town.

History
St Pauls Lutheran Church, 2005

The area was originally known as Carter's Gate, but the name was changed to reflect the railway station name of Aratula.[2][4]

Carter's Gate Provisional School opened on 29 May 1911. It became a State School on 9 January 1913. The name was changed in August 1913 to Aratula State School.[5][6][7]

St Pauls Lutheran Church opened in 1913 and closed in 1997,[8] but the church building still stands at 57 Elizabeth Street (27.9807°S 152.5427°E / -27.9807; 152.5427 (St Pauls Lutheran Church, Aratula)). There is a Lutheran cemetery behind the church; the first burial was Hermann Gustav Muller in March 1916.[9]

Aratula Post Office opened around 1925 (a receiving office had been open since 1912[4]) and closed in 1987.[10]

St Stephens the Martyr Anglican Church was dedicated on Saturday 18 December 1954 by Archbishop of Brisbane Reginald Halse. The first celebration of holy communication was held on St Stephen's Day (Sunday 26 December).[11][12]

In the 2011 census Aratula had a population of 505 people.[13]

Heritage listings

Aratula has the following heritage sites:

  • 25 Elizabeth Street: St Stephen's Anglican Church[14]

Amenities
St Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, 2005

St Stephens the Martyr Anglican Church is at 25 Elizabeth Street (27.9813°S 152.5462°E / -27.9813; 152.5462 (St Stephens Anglican Church, Aratula)).[11]

Education

Aratula State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 41 Elizabeth Street (27.9808°S 152.5441°E / -27.9808; 152.5441 (Aratula State School)).[15][16] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 44 students with 7 teachers (4 full-time equivalent) and 6 non-teaching staff (3 full-time equivalent).[17]

Demographics

Aratula has a population of 532 at the 2016 census. The locality contains 150 households, in which 50.5% of the population are males and 49.5% of the population are females with a median age of 42, 4 years above the national average. The average weekly household income is $1,187, $251 below the national average.[1]

Attractions

Local attractions include nearby Moogerah Peaks National Park, Main Range National Park, Lake Moogerah and ballooning.

Aratula is a common rest-stop for travellers coming eastward across the Great Dividing Range. There is a caravan park and a hotel just off the highway.

See also

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Aratula (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Aratula – town in Scenic Rim Region (entry 40970)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  3. "Aratula – locality in Scenic Rim Region (entry 45107)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  4. "New Name for Receiving-Office". Queensland Times. 14 February 1912. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  5. "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  6. "Agency ID 4792, Aratula State School". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  7. "Our school". Aratula State School. Archived from the original on 11 May 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  8. "St Pauls Lutheran Church Aratula Historical Cemetery". Retrieved 11 May 2014.
  9. "Aratula News". Queensland Times (Ipswich) (Qld. : 1909 - 1954). Ipswich) (Qld.: National Library of Australia. 8 April 1916. p. 2 Edition: DAILY. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  10. Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  11. "St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Aratula". Anglican Parish of Boonah-Harrisville. Archived from the original on 11 May 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  12. "Year Book" (PDF). Anglican Archdiocese of Brisbane. 2019. p. 133. Archived (PDF) from the original on 15 September 2020. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  13. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Aratula (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
  14. "Local Heritage Register" (PDF). Scenic Rim Regional Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
  15. "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  16. "Aratula State School". Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  17. "ACARA School Profile 2017". Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.

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