Currajong is a

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in the

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, Australia. In the , Currajong had a population of 2,490 people.

Geography

North Townsville Road runs along the northern boundary, and Garbutt–Upper Ross Road runs along the north-western boundary.

History

Currajong is situated in the traditional

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Aboriginal country. The name ''Currajong'' is believed to be derived from the name of the residence Currajong in Stagpole Street, West End, owned by Edward Hunt. In about 1888 Hunt planted currajong trees in the grounds. St John Fisher's Christian Brothers College opened in 1952. It closed on 11 December 1987 to be amalgamated with other Catholic schools, St Margaret Mary’s Primary School ( Hermit Park) and Holy Family School ( Gulliver) to create

The Marian School Marian Catholic School is an independent Roman Catholic co-educational primary school located in Currajong, a suburb of City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. It currently has approximately 350 students and is administered by Catholic Educa ...

which opened on 21 January 1988. In 1995, St Mary’s Catholic Primary School ( West End) was amalgamated into The Marian School. Currajong State School opened on 28 June 1954. The school is now within the neighbouring suburb of Gulliver.

Demographics

In the , Currajong had a population of 2,628 people. In the , Currajong had a population of 2,548 people. In the , Currajong had a population of 2,490 people.

Education

Marian Catholic School is a Catholic primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 140 Corcoran Street (). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 372 students with 24 teachers (19 full-time equivalent) and 20 non-teaching staff (11 full-time equivalent).

Amenities

Townsville Wesleyan Methodist Church is at 73 Palmerston Street (corner of Hugh Street, ). It is part of the Wesleyan Methodist Church.

References

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* {{Suburbs of Townsville Suburbs of Townsville