Bonogin is a rural hinterland locality in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Bonogin had a population of 4,896 people.[1]
| Bonogin Gold Coast, Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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 Bonogin General Store, 2012 | |||||||||||||||
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| Coordinates | 28°08′07″S 153°21′30″E / 28.1352°S 153.3583°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 4,896 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 126.51/km2 (327.7/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4213 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 38.7 km2 (14.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Gold Coast | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mudgeeraba | ||||||||||||||
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Geography
editBonogin is on the edge of the Gold Coast hinterland.[3] It is about 81 kilometres (50 mi) away from Brisbane.[4]
History
editThe origin of name is not known, but it is speculated that it is derived from the Aboriginal word Boonoo meaning red bloodwood.[5]
European settlement commenced in the 1870s. The early industries were timber cutting and dairying. Later bananas were grown.[5]
Approval was given to establish a school in 1913.[6] Bonogin Creek State School opened on 7 July 1913. There were closures due to teacher shortages in 1917 and 1921. The school finally closed on 30 March 1924.[5][7] The school was on Bonogin Road (approx 28°08′34″S 153°20′03″E / 28.14291°S 153.33413°E).[8] The school building was relocated to Wunburra (near Springbrook) in 1934.[9]
In the 1980s, some of the farms were subdivided to form acreage residential developments.[5]
Demographics
editIn the 2011 census, Bonogin had a population of 4,182 people.[10][4]
In the 2016 census, Bonogin had a population of 4,573 people.[11]
In the 2021 census, Bonogin had a population of 4,896 people.[1]
Education
editThere are no schools in Bonogin. The nearest government primary schools are Mudgeeraba Creek State School and Clover Hill State School, both in neighbouring Mudgeeraba to the north. The nearest government secondary school is Robina State High School in Robina to the north.[12]
Bonogin Creek
editPart of the City of Gold Coast's Beaches to Bushland volunteer restoration program includes Bonogin Creek. The primary tributary of the creek begins in the Gold Coast hinterland. A hinterland regional park bushcare group was established in 1999 to address conservation of local plant species and also attempt to restore natural habitat of the creek. Davenport Park is a suburban park running along a lower point of the creek, within suburban Bonogin. In 2013 Bonogin Valley bushcare group formed to help with restoration of the park and creek area.[13]
Amenities
editThe Gold Coast City Council operates a fortnightly mobile library service which visits Davenport Park on Bonogin Road East.[14]
References
edit- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Bonogin (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Bonogin – locality in City of Gold Coast (entry 46030)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
- ^ Gold Coast Suburb Guide – Bonogin, QLD, 4213 Archived 6 August 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
- ^ a b Bonogin Demographics (QLD) Local Stats Archived 26 March 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Bonogin History". History of our suburbs. City of Gold Coast Council. Archived from the original on 27 April 2014. Retrieved 26 April 2014.
- ^ "CLASSIFICATIONS AND TRANSFERS OF STATE SCHOOL TEACHERS". The Queenslander. National Library of Australia. 29 March 1913. p. 14. Archived from the original on 21 May 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
- ^ Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
- ^ "Springbrook" (Map). Queensland Government. 1934. Archived from the original on 8 May 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ "PUBLIC WORKS". The Courier-Mail. Brisbane: National Library of Australia. 24 August 1934. p. 23. Archived from the original on 26 January 2021. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Bonogin (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 26 April 2014.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Bonogin (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ "Bonogin Bushcare Group". Gold Coast Parks. Archived from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
- ^ "Mobile Library 2018 timetable" (PDF). Gold Coast City Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 January 2018. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
External links
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- "Bonogin". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.