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Cluden
TownsvilleQueensland
Grandstand, Cluden Racecourse, 2000.jpg
Grandstand, Cluden Racecourse, 2000
Cluden is located in Townsville, Australia
Cluden
Cluden
Location in Townsville, Australia
Population 413 (2021 census)
 • Density 64.5/km2 (167/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4811
Area 6.4 km2 (2.5 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
  • 8.5 km (5 mi) S of Townsville CBD
  • 1,330 km (826 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s) City of Townsville
State electorate(s) Mundingburra
Federal Division(s) Herbert
Suburbs around Cluden:
Oonoonba Stuart Stuart
Idalia Cluden Stuart
Anndandale Wulguru Stuart

Cluden is an outer southern suburb of Townsville in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Cluden had a population of 413 people.

Geography

The Bruce Highway passes through the south-western corner. South Townsville Road runs along part of the south-western boundary, while Townsville Connection Road runs along another section of the south-western boundary. Townsville Port Road passes through the south-eastern corner.

History

The suburb takes its name from a property name used by James Gordon (1822-1904), Sub-Collector of Customs in Townsville from 1865. The name is probably referring to Cluden Water, a stream in Scotland near his birthplace in Dumfries.

The presence of the Cluden railway station (19°19′01″S 146°49′24″E / 19.31691°S 146.82333°E / -19.31691; 146.82333 (Cluden railway station (former))) on the North Coast railway line prompted the relocation of the racecourse from central Townsville to a new site near the railway station called Cluden Racecourse to enable people from a wider area to attend the races through the convenience of travelling by rail. The railway station has subsequently closed.

Demographics

In the 2011 census, Cluden had a population of 509 people.

In the 2016 census, Cluden had a population of 427 people.

In the 2021 census, Cluden had a population of 413 people.

Heritage listings

The grandstand, former totalisator building and main entrance gates at Cluden Racecourse at 1 Racecourse Road (19°19′19″S 146°49′15″E / 19.322°S 146.8208°E / -19.322; 146.8208 (Cluden Racecourse)) are listed on the Queensland Heritage Register.

Education

There are no schools in Cluden. The nearest primary school is Oonoonba State School in neighbouring Idalia to the west. The nearest secondary school is William Ross State High School in neighbouring Annandale to the south-west.

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