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.[1]
| Julago Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Julago | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 19°22′23″S 146°52′55″E / 19.3730°S 146.8819°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 384 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 16.27/km2 (42.14/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4816 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 23.6 km2 (9.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | City of Townsville | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Burdekin | ||||||||||||||
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Geography
editThe 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.[4] 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). [5]
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).[5]
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.[5]
History
editThe locality was named and bounded on 27 July 1991. The name comes from the Julago railway station, assigned by the Queensland Railways Department from 7 May 1942 (as part of a World War II emergency crossing loop). The name is reportedly an Aboriginal word, meaning plains turkey.[2]
In November 2016, the Deputy Premier of Queensland, Jackie Trad, announced that Townsville's largest master-planned community would be built on the Rocky Springs Land in a new development called Elliot Springs. When completed in 2050 (estimated), the 1,609-hectare (3,980-acre) estate will have over 10,600 homes and over 26,000 residents. Trad committed the Queensland Government to spend $15M on water and road infrastructure as part of co-investment with property developer Lendlease. The name Elliot Springs reflects that Mount Elliot will be the backdrop to the new development, which will also have views of Mount Jack, Mount Stuart and the Muntalunga Ranges.[3]
LendLease expect the first display village with homes constructed by 13 building companies will open in January 2019.[6]
Demographics
editIn the 2016 census, Julago had a population of 113 people.[7]
In the 2021 census, Julago had a population of 384 people.[1]
Education
editThere are no schools in Julago. The nearest primary school is Wulguru State School in Wulguru to the north-west. The nearest secondary school is William Ross State High School in Annandale to the north-west.[8]
Amenities
editElliot 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).[9] It is part of the Wesleyan Methodist Church.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Julago (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b c "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ "Display Village". Elliot Springs. Lendlease Group. Archived from 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.
