Mudjimba, Queensland
| Mudjimba Sunshine Coast, Queensland | |||||||||||||
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| Coordinates | 26°37′08″S 153°05′31″E / 26.619°S 153.092°ECoordinates: 26°37′08″S 153°05′31″E / 26.619°S 153.092°E | ||||||||||||
| Population | 1,510 (2006 census)[1] | ||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,080/km2 (2,790/sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4564 | ||||||||||||
| Area | 1.4 km2 (0.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Location | 7 km (4 mi) NNE of Maroochydore | ||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Sunshine Coast Region | ||||||||||||
| County | Canning | ||||||||||||
| Parish | Maroochy | ||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Maroochydore | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Fairfax | ||||||||||||
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Mudjimba is a suburb in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia, and forms part of the Maroochydore urban centre.[2]
History
Mudjimba gets its name from the local plant, the Midyam (Austromyrtus) bush.[2][3]
Geography
Mudjimba Island sits about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) off the coast. Also known as Old Woman Island, this is arguably the best surf break in the Sunshine Coast Region.
Transport
Sunshine Coast Airport is located adjacent to the suburb; the Sunbus depot is near the airport.
Attractions
Recently the ex-HMAS Brisbane was scuttled five kilometres off the coast.
Amenities
Mudjimba is home to the Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club.[4] The club was founded in 1996.
References
- ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Mudjimba (Maroochy Shire) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
- 1 2 "Mudjimba (entry 48793)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
- ↑ "Midgen Berry". Amber Leaf Landscaping. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
- ↑ Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club
External links
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