Chevallum, Queensland
| Chevallum Sunshine Coast, Queensland | |||||||||||||
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| Population | 438 (2011 census)[1] | ||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4555 | ||||||||||||
| Location | 96 km (60 mi) from Brisbane | ||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Sunshine Coast | ||||||||||||
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Chevallum is a suburb in the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. It had a population of 438 at the 2011 Australian Census.[1] Part of the western boundary of the suburb is marked by the Bruce Highway. Eudlo Creek, a tributary of the Maroochy River courses through the suburb.
Chevallum is known for its strawberries and participates in the local Strawbfest. It has a local permaculture group devoted to organic and sustainable farming, which holds regular meetings at Chevallum School. Chevallum School is participating in a national educational reform called the "New Basics", which promotes "Futures Oriented" education based on active citizenship, life pathways, interaction with the environment, and communication.
References
- 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Chevallum, Queensland". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
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Coordinates: 26°42′S 152°59′E / 26.700°S 152.983°E