Mudjimba, Queensland

Mudjimba is a coastal suburb in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia, and forms part of the Maroochydore urban centre.[2]

Mudjimba
Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Mudjimba
Coordinates26.619°S 153.092°E / -26.619; 153.092
Population2,540 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density1,810/km2 (4,700/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4564
Area1.4 km2 (0.5 sq mi)
Location7 km (4 mi) NNE of Maroochydore
LGA(s)Sunshine Coast Region
CountyCanning
ParishMaroochy
State electorate(s)Maroochydore
Federal Division(s)Fairfax
Suburbs around Mudjimba:
Marcoola Marcoola Coral Sea
Pacific Paradise Mudjimba Coral Sea
Twin Waters Twin Waters Coral Sea

History

Mudjimba gets its name from the local plant, the Midyam (Austromyrtus) bush.[2][3]

Geography

Mudjimba Island sits about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) off the coast. (26.6147°S 153.1147°E / -26.6147; 153.1147 (Mudjimba Island)).[4] The island forms part of the suburb and is protected as part of the Maroochy River Conservation Park. The island is known as Old Woman Island, and is associated with an Aboriginal legend of two women who stranded on the island who gathered the Midyam berries as food.[4]

This is arguably the best surf break in the Sunshine Coast Region.

Transport

Sunshine Coast Airport is located adjacent to the suburb; the Sunbus depot is near the airport.

Attractions

Recently the ex-HMAS Brisbane was scuttled five kilometres off the coast.

Amenities

Mudjimba is home to the Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club.[5] The club was founded in 1996.

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Mudjimba (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  2. "Mudjimba (entry 48793)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
  3. "Midgen Berry". Amber Leaf Landscaping. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
  4. "Mudjimba Island - island in the Sunshine Coast Region (entry 23297)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  5. "Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club". Archived from the original on 17 May 2017. Retrieved 6 April 2020.


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