Munruben, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Munruben Logan City, Queensland
Logan River at Gieseman Park, 2014
Munruben Location in Queensland
Population	2,871 (2016 census)
• Density	237.3/km2 (615/sq mi)
Established	1991
Postcode(s)	4125
Area	12.1 km2 (4.7 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	18.7 km (12 mi) SW of Logan Central 36.4 km (23 mi) S of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	Logan City
State electorate(s)	Logan
Federal Division(s)	Forde Wright
Suburbs around Munruben: Park Ridge South Park Ridge South Chambers Flat Greenbank Munruben Chambers Flat North Maclean Stockleigh Chambers Flat

Munruben is a rural locality in the City of Logan, Queensland, Australia. Once a rural community, it has been developed into a low density residential community. In the 2016 census, Munruben had a population of 2,871 people.

History

The name Munruben comes from a property called Mun Rubens owned by grazier William Norris and is believed to be derived from the Bundjalung language for a local lagoon. The locality was officially named in 1991 (when it was in the Shire of Beaudesert).

Formerly in the Shire of Beaudesert, Munruben became part of Logan City following the local government amalgamations in March 2008.

Geography

The Mount Lindesay Highway (formerly the New England Highway) passes through the suburb. The area known as Jerry's Downfall is notorious for bogging and flooding.

Amenities

Jerry's Downfall Reserve is located in the north-east of Munruben (27°44′18″S 153°02′55″E / 27.7383°S 153.0485°E / -27.7383; 153.0485 (Jerry's Downfall Reserve)). The name commemorates an early teamster who had an accident there. The name Jerry's Downfall has been in use since at least 1866. It has been suggested that he was a Kanaka from Robert Towns' cotton plantation at Townvale, who capsized a bullock dray of cotton while crossing Chambers Creek. It has also been suggested that the incident is connected to the Keaveny family. The Beaudesert Historical Society have erected a plaque at the reserve.

Demographics

In the 2011 census, Munruben recorded a population of 2,809 people, 48% female and 52% male.

The median age of the Munruben population was 38 years, 1 year above the national median of 37.

77.6% of people living in Munruben were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were England 5.8%, New Zealand 5%, Germany 1%, Scotland 0.7%, South Africa 0.7%.

91.1% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 0.8% German, 0.7% Hmong, 0.5% Hindi, 0.5% Serbian, 0.4% Vietnamese.

Education

There are no schools in Munruben. The nearest government primary school is Park Ridge State School in Park Ridge to the north. The nearest government secondary school is Park Ridge State High School, also in Park Ridge.