Worongary facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Worongary Gold Coast City, Queensland
Worongary Creek
Worongary Location in Gold Coast, Australia
Population	6,021 (2021 census)
• Density	427.0/km2 (1,106/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4213
Area	14.1 km2 (5.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	12.7 km (8 mi) SW of Surfers Paradise 13.7 km (9 mi) SW of Southport 75.4 km (47 mi) SSE of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Gold Coast
State electorate(s)	Mudgeeraba
Federal Division(s)	Wright
Suburbs around Worongary: Gilston Highland Park Carrara Gilston Worongary Merrimac Tallai Tallai Mudgeeraba

Worongary is a suburb in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Worongary had a population of 6,021 people.

Geography

Most of the eastern boundary of Worongary follows the Pacific Motorway.

There is a large area of production forestry in the north-west of the suburb. The north-eastern part of the suburb is predominantly residential at suburb densities. The middle and south of the suburb is mostly rural residential with larger blocks of land, typically 4,000 to 5,000 square metres (0.99 to 1.24 acres).

History

The name Worongary is derived from an Aboriginal word Whorrongary, meaning vine or flight of a pigeon.

The Worongary State School opened on 1 February 1993.

Hinterland Baptist Church was established in 1995. Its timber church building was relocated from another site.

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Worongary had a population of 5,613 people.

In the 2021 census, Worongary had a population of 6,021 people.

Heritage listings

Schmidt Farmhouse, 2016

Worongary has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

• 8 Worongary Road (28°03′42″S 153°21′14″E / 28.0616°S 153.354°E / -28.0616; 153.354 (Schmidt Farmhouse)): former Schmidt Farmhouse 

Education

Sports field, Worongary State School, circa 2022

Worongary State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Delta Cove Drive (28°01′22″S 153°20′31″E / 28.0227°S 153.3419°E / -28.0227; 153.3419 (Worongary State School)). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 699 students with 49 teachers (43 full-time equivalent) and 29 non-teaching staff (18 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.

There are no secondary schools in Worongary. The nearest government secondary schools are Nerang State High School in Nerang to the north and Robina State High School in Robina to the south-east.

Amenities

Despite the name, Mudgeeraba Showgrounds are at 115 Mudgeeraba Road in Worongary (28°03′38″S 153°21′17″E / 28.0606°S 153.3547°E / -28.0606; 153.3547 (Mudgeeraba Showgrounds)).

The Springbrook Mudgeeraba branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at the Bill Deacon Pavilion at the Mudgeeraba Showgrounds.

Hinterland Baptist Church is at 405 Hinkler Drive (28°02′22″S 153°21′08″E / 28.0395°S 153.3521°E / -28.0395; 153.3521 (Hinterland Baptist Church)).

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is at 74 Mudgeeraba Road (28°03′26″S 153°21′25″E / 28.0572°S 153.35689°E / -28.0572; 153.35689 (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints)).

Parks

There are a number of parks in the area:

• Alice Bowden Reserve (28°02′55″S 153°19′34″E / 28.0487°S 153.3262°E / -28.0487; 153.3262 (Alice Bowden Reserve))
• Alkira Park (28°02′18″S 153°21′03″E / 28.0383°S 153.3509°E / -28.0383; 153.3509 (Alkira Park))

• Charles Kurz Drive Reserves (28°03′12″S 153°20′03″E / 28.0534°S 153.3342°E / -28.0534; 153.3342 (Charles Kurz Drive Reserves))

• Darryl Randal Drive Parklands (28°02′20″S 153°19′47″E / 28.0389°S 153.3297°E / -28.0389; 153.3297 (Darryl Randal Drive Parklands))

• Delta Reserve (28°01′24″S 153°20′29″E / 28.0234°S 153.3415°E / -28.0234; 153.3415 (Delta Reserve))

• Dorrigo Drainage Reserve (28°01′25″S 153°20′49″E / 28.0236°S 153.3469°E / -28.0236; 153.3469 (Dorrigo Drainage Reserve))

• Explorers Way Northern Linear Park (28°01′00″S 153°20′11″E / 28.0168°S 153.3365°E / -28.0168; 153.3365 (Explorers Way Northern Linear Park))

• Explorers Way Southern Linear Park (28°01′16″S 153°20′09″E / 28.0210°S 153.3359°E / -28.0210; 153.3359 (Explorers Way Southern Linear Park))

• Fred Cass Family Park (28°01′03″S 153°20′38″E / 28.0175°S 153.3440°E / -28.0175; 153.3440 (Fred Cass Family Park))

• Graham Dillon Park (28°01′09″S 153°20′55″E / 28.0192°S 153.3486°E / -28.0192; 153.3486 (Graham Dillon (oam) Park))

• Handel Avenue Reserve (28°02′38″S 153°20′41″E / 28.0438°S 153.3448°E / -28.0438; 153.3448 (Handel Avenue Reserve))

• Harry Mills Drive Reserve (28°02′49″S 153°19′49″E / 28.0470°S 153.3304°E / -28.0470; 153.3304 (Harry Mills Drive Reserve))

• Incline Drive Reserve (28°02′57″S 153°19′17″E / 28.0493°S 153.3213°E / -28.0493; 153.3213 (Incline Drive Reserve))

• Lawrance Hinde Park (28°01′11″S 153°20′25″E / 28.0197°S 153.3403°E / -28.0197; 153.3403 (Lawrance Hinde Park))

• Lexington Drive Reserve (28°01′57″S 153°20′48″E / 28.0326°S 153.3467°E / -28.0326; 153.3467 (Lexington Drive Reserve))

• Mataranka Drive Reserve (28°01′19″S 153°20′50″E / 28.0220°S 153.3472°E / -28.0220; 153.3472 (Mataranka Drive Reserve))

• Mudgeeraba Road Parklands (28°03′07″S 153°21′17″E / 28.0519°S 153.3548°E / -28.0519; 153.3548 (Mudgeeraba Road Parklands))

• Mudgeeraba Showgrounds (28°03′37″S 153°21′13″E / 28.0604°S 153.3537°E / -28.0604; 153.3537 (Mudgeeraba Showgrounds))

• Nabarlek Park (28°01′30″S 153°20′42″E / 28.0249°S 153.3451°E / -28.0249; 153.3451 (Nabarlek Park))

• Nancy Yaun Reserve (28°03′03″S 153°19′34″E / 28.0508°S 153.3261°E / -28.0508; 153.3261 (Nancy Yaun Reserve))

• Pioneer Downs Park (28°03′15″S 153°20′15″E / 28.0542°S 153.3374°E / -28.0542; 153.3374 (Pioneer Downs Park))

• Quambone Street Reserves (28°02′39″S 153°21′08″E / 28.0441°S 153.3521°E / -28.0441; 153.3521 (Quambone Street Reserves))

• Random Way Reserves (28°03′21″S 153°20′28″E / 28.0558°S 153.3410°E / -28.0558; 153.3410 (Random Way Reserves))

• San Fernando Dr Reserve (28°02′41″S 153°20′11″E / 28.0446°S 153.3365°E / -28.0446; 153.3365 (San Fernando Dr Reserve))

• Thomas Duncan Reserve (28°02′30″S 153°19′28″E / 28.0418°S 153.3244°E / -28.0418; 153.3244 (Thomas Duncan Reserve))

• Thredbo Rd Reserve (28°03′26″S 153°20′58″E / 28.0571°S 153.3495°E / -28.0571; 153.3495 (Thredbo Rd Reserve))

• Upper Worongary Creek Reserve (28°03′13″S 153°19′39″E / 28.0535°S 153.3276°E / -28.0535; 153.3276 (Upper Worongary Creek Reserve))

• Worangary Reservoir Parklands (28°03′00″S 153°20′36″E / 28.0500°S 153.3434°E / -28.0500; 153.3434 (Worangary Reservoir Parklands))

• Worongary Creek Reserve (28°03′03″S 153°19′52″E / 28.0509°S 153.3311°E / -28.0509; 153.3311 (Worongary Creek Reserve))

Events

The Mudgeeraba Show Society runs an annual agricultural show known as the Mudgeeraba Show at the Showgrounds. It is held in June.

Attractions

Gold Coast Light Horse Education Museum is at 8 Worongary Road (28°03′42″S 153°21′15″E / 28.0616°S 153.3542°E / -28.0616; 153.3542 (Gold Coast Light Horse Education Museum)) beside the Mudgeeraba Showgrounds. The museum has information about the Australian Light Horse who served in the Second Boer War and World War I. It also has information on national service in Australia.