Population 822 (2011 census) State electorate(s) Burnett Postal code 4670 Lga Bundaberg Region | Postcode(s) 4670 Qunaba Bargara Federal division Division of Hinkler | |
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Location 7.3 km (5 mi) ENE of Bundaberg
368 km (229 mi) N of Brisbane | ||
Qunaba is a locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2011 census, Qunaba had a population of 822 people.
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Map of Qunaba QLD 4670, Australia
Geography
Qunaba is predominantly farming land, much of it used to grow sugarcane. It is mostly flat land with the exception of the Sloping Hummock, commonly known as the Bundaberg Hummock or simply the Hummock (24°50′33″S 152°25′35″E) which provides excellent views over the surrounding flat farmlands. The sides of the Hummock have attracted residential development to take advantage of the views.
History
Qunaba takes its name from the Qunaba sugar plantation and mill. Originally established as the Mon Repos plantation and mill, it was taken over in 1900 by the Queensland National Bank who renamed it Qunaba (coined from QUeensland NAtional BAnk).
In 1930, the Bundaberg branch of the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ) acquired the land at the top of the Hummock in order to create a park for motoring tourists to enjoy the views. The park was officially opened on 17 October 1931.
On 14 August 1937, the President of the RACQ unveiled a memorial to the Bundaberg-born aviator Bert Hinkler on the top of the Hummock.
Heritage listings
Qunaba has the following heritage listings: