Edmonton, Queensland
| Edmonton Cairns, Queensland | |||||||||||||
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| Population | 9,934 (2011 census)[1] | ||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4869 | ||||||||||||
| Location | 10 km (6 mi) from Cairns | ||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Cairns Region | ||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mulgrave | ||||||||||||
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Edmonton was an independent township supporting a sugar mill,[2] but is now a suburb of Cairns, Queensland in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia.[3] In the 2011 census, Edmonton had a population of 9,934 people.[1]
Geography
Edmonton is located approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south of the centre of Cairns. It is within the Cairns Region local government area. The Bruce Highway passes from south to north through the centre of the suburb and the North Coast railway line passes from south to north through Edmonton parallel and to the east of the highway. The suburb is served by two railway stations, Edmonton and Queerah (a former neighbourhood name).[4]
History
In 1911 a railway station was built in the location and named Edmonton, probably after Edmonton, London, England. The town then took this name.[2][3]
The primary industry in Edmonton was traditionally sugar cane harvesting, but as Edmonton has grown, it has become an outer suburb of Cairns. Edmonton has experienced rapid growth in new housing estates in recent years resulting in consequent population growth.
In March 2006, Tropical Cyclone Larry hit Edmonton causing minimal damage. The centre of the cyclone passed through the town of Innisfail, 75 kilometres (47 mi) south of the suburb.
At the 2006 census, Edmonton had a population of 8,035.[5]
Schools
- Bentley Park College
- Hambledon State School
- Saint Therese's School
- Issabella state school
Communications
As a suburb of Cairns, Edmonton is served by the city's broadcasting media outlets and the Cairns Post newspaper. The Southern Herald is the local independent monthly suburban newspaper which is delivered to homes in Edmonton.
Entertainment
Edmonton is home to a mid-sized water park/recreation area named Sugarworld.[6] Here you can see some relics from the city's sugar cane mill.
References
- 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Edmonton (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- 1 2 "Edmonton (town) (entry 11212)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
- 1 2 "Edmonton (suburb) (entry 48618)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
- ↑ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Edmonton (Cairns City) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2008-03-30.
- ↑ http://www.sugarworld.com.au/
External links
Coordinates: 17°01′S 145°45′E / 17.017°S 145.750°E