Kuluin, Queensland

History

The locality takes its name from an Aboriginal word in the Kabi language meaning black swan.

Kuluin State School opened in 1987.

Kuluin was originally part of the nearby towns of Maroochydore and Buderim. It became a separate suburb in 1991.

Demographics

In the , Kuluin had a population of 2,363 people.

In the , Kuluin had a population of 2,700 people.

Education

Kuluin State School is a government primary (Prep–6) school for boys and girls at Tallow Wood Drive (). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 622 students with 47 teachers (41 full-time equivalent) and 21 non-teaching staff (16 full-time equivalent). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 596 students with 46 teachers (38 full-time equivalent) and 20 non-teaching staff (15 full-time equivalent). The school includes a special education program.

There are no secondary schools in Kuluin. The nearest government secondary school is Maroochydore State High School in neighbouring Maroochydore to the east.

Amenities

There are a number of parks in the area:

• Daintree Cl Park, Drain ()

• Daintree Park ()

• Kuluin Neighbourhood Park ()

• Kuskoff Park ()

• Martins Creek Bushland Conservation Reserve ()

• Martins Creek Soccer Ground ()

• Mcarthur Park ()

• South Eudlo Creek Bushland Conservation Reserve ()

• Tallow Wood Drive Environmental Park ()

References

References

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6. "Kuluin State School".
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8. "ACARA School Profile 2018". [[Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority]].
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10. (20 November 2020). "Land for public recreation - Queensland". [[Queensland Government]].