Wonglepong, Queensland facts for kids
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Wonglepong and surrounds
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Population | 341 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 41.08/km2 (106.4/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4275 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 8.3 km2 (3.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Scenic Rim Region | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Scenic Rim | ||||||||||||||
Federal Division(s) | Wright | ||||||||||||||
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Wonglepong is a rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census Wonglepong had a population of 341 people.
History
The name Wonglepong was the name of the local railway station name from 1927 (previously known as Sarah Vale). Wonglepong is believed to be an Aboriginal name possibly meaning either forgotten sound or referring to some feature of Mount Tamborine.
There was a station at Wonglepong along the Canungra railway line, which operated from 1915 to 1955.
Heritage listings
Wonglepong has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- 2779 Beaudesert-Nerang Road: Wonglepong QCWA Hall
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