Aratula facts for kids
Quick facts for kids AratulaQueensland |
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St Stephen's Anglican church
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Population | 532 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 20.31/km2 (52.6/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4309 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 26.2 km2 (10.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
Location |
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LGA(s) | Scenic Rim Region | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Scenic Rim | ||||||||||||||
Federal Division(s) | Blair | ||||||||||||||
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Aratula is a rural town and locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Aratula had a population of 532 people.
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Geography
Aratula is approximately 60 kilometres (40 mi) southwest of Ipswich, just east of Cunninghams Gap. Warrill Creek passes very close to the town.
History
The area was originally known as Carter's Gate, but the name was changed to reflect the railway station name of Aratula.
Carter's Gate Provisional School opened on 29 May 1911. It became a State School on 9 January 1913. The name was changed in August 1913 to Aratula State School.
Aratula Post Office opened around 1925 (a receiving office had been open since 1912) and closed in 1987.
Heritage listings
Aratula has the following heritage sites:
- 25 Elizabeth Street: St Stephen’s Anglican Church
Attractions
Local attractions include nearby Moogerah Peaks National Park, Main Range National Park, Lake Moogerah and ballooning.
Amenities
Aratula is a common rest-stop for travellers coming eastward across the Great Dividing Range. There is a caravan park and a hotel just off the highway.
Demographics
Aratula has a population of 532 at the 2016 census. The locality contains 150 households, in which 50.5% of the population are males and 49.5% of the population are females with a median age of 42, 4 years above the national average. The average weekly household income is $1,187, $251 below the national average.
Education
Aratula State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 41 Elizabeth Street (27°58′51″S 152°32′39″E / 27.9808°S 152.5441°E). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 44 students with 7 teachers (4 full-time equivalent) and 6 non-teaching staff (3 full-time equivalent).