Kuluin, Queensland

Kuluin is a suburb of Maroochydore in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Kuluin had a population of 2363 people.[1]

Kuluin
Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Kuluin
Coordinates26°39′25″S 153°03′32″E
Population2,363 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density1,240/km2 (3,220/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4558
Area1.9 km2 (0.7 sq mi)
Location5 km (3 mi) W of Maroochydore
LGA(s)Sunshine Coast Region
CountyCanning
ParishMooloolah
State electorate(s)Ninderry
Federal Division(s)Fairfax
Suburbs around Kuluin:
Diddillibah Maroochydore Maroochydore
Kunda Park Kuluin Maroochydore
Kunda Park Buderim Buderim

History

The locality takes its name from an Aboriginal word in the Kabi language meaning black swan.[2]

Kuluin State School opened in 1987.[3]

Education

Kuluin State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Tallow Wood Drive (26.6598°S 153.0579°E / -26.6598; 153.0579 (Kuluin State School)).[4][5] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 622 students with 47 teachers (41 full-time equivalent) and 21 non-teaching staff (16 full-time equivalent).[6] The school includes a special education program.[7]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Kuluin (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Kuluin – suburb in Sunshine Coast Region (entry 48711)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
  3. "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
  4. "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  5. "Kuluin State School". Archived from the original on 20 April 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  6. "ACARA School Profile 2017". Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
  7. "Kuluin SS - Special Education Program". Archived from the original on 20 April 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2018.


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