Federal, Queensland
Federal is a locality in the Sunshine Coast hinterland region of Queensland, Australia.[2] It is located near the towns of Cooran and Pomona. It is within the local government area of Shire of Noosa (between 2008 and 2013 it was within Sunshine Coast Region).[2]
Federal Sunshine Coast, Queensland | |
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Federal | |
Coordinates | 26.398°S 152.809°E |
Population | 320 (2011 census)[1] |
Postcode(s) | 4568 |
Location | 36 km (22 mi) W of Noosa Heads |
LGA(s) | Shire of Noosa |
State electorate(s) | Nicklin |
Federal Division(s) | Wide Bay |
Geography
Skyring Creek, a tributary of the Mary River forms part of the northwest boundary of the locality. Federal is traversed by the Bruce Highway. The highway has seen two recent upgrades - one to the north and one to the south of Federal - costing more than $500 million each.[3][4]
History
At the 2011 Australian Census the town recorded a population of 320.[1]
Education
Education is provided by Federal State School, a primary school that is located on Middle Creek Road. Established in 1910, the school educates around 100 pupils.
Amenities
The Shire of Noosa operates a mobile library on a weekly schedule at the Federal school during the school terms.[5] Social life centres on the Federal Hall.
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Federal (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
- "Federal - locality in the Shire of Noosa (entry 49647)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
- "Bruce Highway Upgrade (Cooroy to Curra): Section A (Cooroy to Federal)". Department of Transport and Main Roads. 17 September 2014. Archived from the original on 17 October 2014. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
- "Bruce Highway (Cooroy to Curra) Upgrade: Section B (Federal to Traveston)". Department of Transport and Main Roads. 23 June 2014. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
- "Noosa Mobile Library - Mobile Stops - Noosa Mobile Hours". Shire of Noosa. Retrieved 19 January 2018.