Cluden is an outer southern

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in the

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, Australia. In the , Cluden had a population of 413 people.

Geography

The

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passes through the south-western corner.

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runs along part of the south-western boundary, while

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runs along another section of the south-western boundary.

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passes through the south-eastern corner.

History

The suburb takes its name from a property name used by James Gordon (1822-1904), Sub-Collector of Customs in Townsville from 1865. The name is probably referring to Cluden Water, a stream in

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near his birthplace in

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. The presence of the Cluden railway station () on the North Coast railway line prompted the relocation of the racecourse from central Townsville to a new site near the railway station called Cluden Racecourse to enable people from a wider area to attend the races through the convenience of travelling by rail. The railway station has subsequently closed.

Demographics

In the , Cluden had a population of 509 people. In the , Cluden had a population of 427 people. In the , Cluden had a population of 413 people.

Heritage listings

The grandstand, former totalisator building and main entrance gates at

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at 1 Racecourse Road () are listed on the

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Education

There are no schools in Cluden. The nearest primary school is Oonoonba State School in neighbouring Idalia to the west. The nearest secondary school is William Ross State High School in neighbouring Annandale to the south-west.

References

External links

* {{Suburbs of Townsville Suburbs of Townsville