Tallebudgera ( ) is a

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in the

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, Australia. In the , Tallebudgera had a population of 3,826 people.

Geography

Tallebudgera Creek Tallebudgera Creek is a Stream, creek in South East Queensland, Australia. Its drainage basin, catchment lies within the City of Gold Coast, Gold Coast Local government in Queensland, local government area and covers an area of . The river is app ...

forms a part of the western and eastern border of Tallebudgera.

History

The

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were the Tulgigin clan of

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, but in the 2011 Census,

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accounted for just 0.9% of the

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of Tallebudgera (around one third of the national average of 2.5%). The village was originally called Maybree, perhaps after the name of a tree that grew locally, while ''Tallebudgera'' was the name of the creek and was an Aboriginal word meaning ''good fish''. Another theory is that the name refers to a property called "Mayberry" owned by pioneers Stephen Tobin and his wife Mary. Tobin was known for his hospitality and it is possible that Mayberry was shortened to Maybree and became well known as a place to stay when travelling through or to Tallebudgera. Tallebudgera State School opened on 17 October 1877. Tallebudgera Presbyterian Church was opened in August 1888 by Reverend James Ewen. In 1904, 10,000 acres subdivided in to 36 dairy farms known as "Tallebudgera and Currumbin Estate" were advertised for sale by auction by Isles, Love and Co. auctioneers. Blocks from 72 acres up to 557 acres were advertised as available for purchase. Tallebudgera Upper State School opened in 1923 and closed circa 1942. It was on the western side of Tallebudgera Creek Road (approx ), now within Tallebudgera Valley. St Andrew's Lutheran College opened in 1993.

Demographics

In the , Tallebudgera had a population of 3,667 people. In the , Tallebudgera had a population of 3,826 people.

Heritage listings

Tallebudgera has a number of

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sites, including: * 17 Trees Road: former Tallebudgera Post Office While not heritage listed, the single lane Coplicks wooden bridge which crossed Tallebudgera Creek along Tallebudgera Connection Road was a visible sign of the rural nature of the valley. Up until the 1980s, this bridge was the only crossing of the creek along Tallebudgera Connection Road and being one way, drivers had to give way to everyone heading north. The road has now been upgraded with a large 2 lane bridge. The old timber bridge remained until June 2019 when it was replaced with a concrete structure due to safety concerns, much to the disappointment of local residents. The bridge can be accessed from Scotty Logan Lane.

Education

Tallebudgera State School is a government primary (Prep–6) school for boys and girls at 492 Guineas Creek Road (). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 771 students with 56 teachers (46 full-time equivalent) and 33 non-teaching staff (20 full-time equivalent). It includes a

special education Special education (also known as special-needs education, aided education, alternative provision, exceptional student education, special ed., SDC, and SPED) is the practice of educating students in a way that accommodates their individual di ...

program. St Andrews Lutheran College is a private primary and secondary (Prep–12) school for boys and girls at 175 Tallebudgera Creek Road (). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 1204 students with 81 teachers (73 full-time equivalent) and 74 non-teaching staff (45 full-time equivalent). There are no government secondary schools in Tallebudgera. The nearest government secondary school is

Elanora State High School Elanora State High School is the high school serving the Elanora, Queensland, Elanora area of the Gold Coast, Queensland, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Founded in 1990, it currently has a student body of 950. Music department The schoo ...

in neighbouring Elanora to the west.

Amenities

Tallebudgera Golf Course is an 18-hole course at 495 Guineas Creek Road ().

References

External links

Tweed Heads Task Force Master Plan - Section 3.1 Cultural Context

University of Queensland: Queensland Places: Tallebudgera
* {{Localities in Gold Coast Tallebudgera, Queensland Suburbs of the Gold Coast, Queensland