Edmonton, Queensland

Edmonton
Cairns, Queensland
Population 8,035 (2006 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 4869
Location 10 km (6 mi) from Cairns
LGA(s) Cairns Region
State electorate(s) Mulgrave
Federal Division(s)
Suburbs around Edmonton:
Bentley Park White Rock Portsmith
Lamb Range Edmonton Wrights Creek
Lamb Range Mount Peter Wrights Creek

Edmonton was an independent township supporting a sugar mill,[2] but is now a suburb of Cairns, Queensland in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia.[3] At the 2006 census, Edmonton had a population of 8,035.[1]

Geography

Edmonton is located approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south of the centre of Cairns on the Bruce Highway and within the Cairns Region local government area.

History

In 1911 a railway station was built in the location and named Edmonton, probably after Edmonton, London, England. The town then took this name.[2][3]

The primary industry in Edmonton was traditionally sugar cane harvesting, but as Edmonton has grown, it has become an outer suburb of Cairns. Edmonton has experienced rapid growth in new housing estates in recent years resulting in consequent population growth.

In March 2006, Tropical Cyclone Larry hit Edmonton causing minimal damage. The centre of the cyclone passed through the town of Innisfail, 75 kilometres (47 mi) south of the suburb.

Schools

Communications

As a suburb of Cairns, Edmonton is served by the city's broadcasting media outlets and the Cairns Post newspaper. The Southern Herald is the local independent monthly suburban newspaper which is delivered to homes in Edmonton.

Entertainment

Edmonton is home to a mid-sized water park/recreation area named Sugarworld.[4] Here you can see some relics from the city's sugar cane mill.

References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Edmonton (Cairns City) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2008-03-30.
  2. 1 2 "Edmonton (town) (entry 11212)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  3. 1 2 "Edmonton (suburb) (entry 48618)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  4. ↑ http://www.sugarworld.com.au/

External links

Coordinates: 17°01′S 145°45′E / 17.017°S 145.750°E / -17.017; 145.750


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