Mudjimba, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids MudjimbaSunshine Coast, Queensland |
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Mudjimba Island and Mudjimba Beach, 2004
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 Mudjimba
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 2,540 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 794/km2 (2,060/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4564 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 3.2 km2 (1.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Sunshine Coast Region | ||||||||||||||
| County | Canning | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Maroochy | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Maroochydore | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Fairfax | ||||||||||||||
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Mudjimba is a coastal suburb in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia, and forms part of the Maroochydore urban centre. In the 2016 census Mudjimba had a population of 2,540 people.
History
Mudjimba gets its name from the local plant, the Midyam (Austromyrtus) bush.
Geography
Mudjimba Island sits about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) off the coast. Also known as Old Woman Island, this is arguably the best surf break in the Sunshine Coast Region.
Transport
Sunshine Coast Airport is located adjacent to the suburb; the Sunbus depot is near the airport.
Attractions
Recently the ex-HMAS Brisbane was scuttled five kilometres off the coast.
Amenities
Mudjimba is home to the Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club. The club was founded in 1996.
Education
There are no schools in Mudjimba. The nearest primary school is Pacific Paradise State School in neighbouring Pacific Paradise to the west. The nearest secondary school is Maroochydore State High School in Maroochydore to the south.
Images for kids
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HMAS Brisbane, 1995
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Mudjimba Island seen from Mudjimba Beach, 2018
