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| city = Brisbane
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'''Narangba''' is a town and [[Suburbs and localities (Australia)|suburb]] of the [[City of Moreton Bay]], [[Queensland]], Australia.<ref>{{Cite QPN|23848|Narangba|town|access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite QPN|49811|Narangba|suburb|access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref> It is located {{convert|34|km}} north of [[Brisbane CBD]]. This suburb has rural origins, but is being redeveloped as a residential suburb on the outskirts of the greater [[Brisbane]] metropolitan area. In the {{CensusAU|2021}}, Narangba had a population of 20,910 people.


In the {{CensusAU|2021}}, the suburb of Narangba had a population of 20,910 people.<ref name=Census2021/>
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'''Narangba''' is a town and [[Suburbs and localities (Australia)|suburb]] of the [[Moreton Bay Region]], [[Queensland]], Australia.<ref>{{Cite QPN|23848|Narangba|town|access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite QPN|49811|Narangba|suburb|access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref> It is located 34&nbsp;km north of [[Brisbane CBD]]. This suburb has rural origins, but is being redeveloped as a residential suburb on the outskirts of the greater [[Brisbane]] metropolitan area. In the {{CensusAU|2016}}, Narangba had a population of 18,573 people.<ref name="Census2016"/>


==History==
== Geography ==
The [[Bruce Highway]] enters the suburb from the south-east ([[Dakabin, Queensland|Dakabin]] / [[North Lakes, Queensland|North Lakes]]) and exits to the north-east ([[Burpengary, Queensland|Burpengary]] / [[Deception Bay, Queensland|Deception Bay]]).<ref name="globe">{{Queensland Globe|access-date=28 May 2022}}</ref>
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Narangba is situated in the [[Yugara]]bul traditional [[Indigenous Australians|Aboriginal]] country.<ref>{{Cite web|title=AIATSIS code E66: Yugarabul|url=https://collection.aiatsis.gov.au/austlang/language/e66|access-date=31 July 2020|website=Federal government|publisher=Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies|archive-date=13 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813095617/https://collection.aiatsis.gov.au/austlang/language/e66|url-status=live}}</ref> The name ''Narangba'' possibly originated from an Aboriginal word meaning "small place" or "small ridge".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://profile.id.com.au/Default.aspx?id=311&pg=101&gid=250&type=enum|title=Narangba|author=Moreton Bay Regional Council|author-link=Moreton Bay Regional Council|access-date=8 December 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406103638/http://profile.id.com.au/Default.aspx?id=311&pg=101&gid=250&type=enum|archive-date=6 April 2012|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Earlier, it was part of an area referred to as Stoney Creek. The railway station was originally called Sideling Creek Station, but later renamed as Narangba.<ref>{{cite web|title=History of our towns|url=http://www.caboolture.qld.gov.au/discover.aspx?id=348|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070816003607/http://www.caboolture.qld.gov.au/discover.aspx?id=348|archive-date=16 August 2007|access-date=2007-06-19|website=Caboolture Council}}</ref> The suburb lies within the [[Burpengary Creek]] catchment area.{{Citation needed|date=August 2021}}


The [[North Coast railway line, Queensland|North Coast railway line]] enters the suburb from the south ([[Kurwongbah, Queensland|Kurwongbah]] / Dakabin) and exits to the north (Burpengary) with the suburb served by [[Narangba railway station]] ({{coord|-27.2023|152.9600|type:railwaystation_region:AU-QLD|name=Narangba railway station}}).<ref name="globe" /><ref name="railwaystations">{{Cite web |date=2 October 2020 |title=Railway stations and sidings - Queensland |url=https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/transport-features-queensland-series/resource/84fff9a0-e315-4844-9c4d-63934562a9bd |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005070354/https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/transport-features-queensland-series/resource/84fff9a0-e315-4844-9c4d-63934562a9bd |archive-date=5 October 2020 |access-date=5 October 2020 |website=Queensland Open Data |publisher=[[Queensland Government]]}}</ref>
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In the {{CensusAU|2016}}, Narangba recorded a population of 18,573 people, 50.8% of whom are females and 49.2% of whom are males.<ref name="Census2016">{{Census 2016 AUS|id=SSC32125|name=Narangba (SSC)|accessdate=20 October 2018|quick=on}}</ref> The median age of the Narangba population was 32 years, 6 years below the national median of 38.<ref name="Census2016"/> 78.2% of people living in Narangba were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were England 5.7%, New Zealand 5.1%, South Africa 1.1%, Philippines 0.5%, Scotland 0.5%.<ref name="Census2016"/> 91.7% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 0.5% Afrikaans, 0.3% Hindi, 0.3%, Filipino 0.2%, German 0.2%, Italian 0.2%.<ref name="Census2016"/>

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== History ==
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Narangba is situated in the [[Yugara]]bul traditional [[Indigenous Australians|Indigenous Australian]] country.<ref>{{Cite web|title=AIATSIS code E66: Yugarabul|url=https://collection.aiatsis.gov.au/austlang/language/e66|access-date=31 July 2020|website=Federal government|publisher=Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies|archive-date=13 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813095617/https://collection.aiatsis.gov.au/austlang/language/e66|url-status=live}}</ref> The name ''Narangba'' possibly originated from an Aboriginal word meaning "small place" or "small ridge".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://profile.id.com.au/Default.aspx?id=311&pg=101&gid=250&type=enum|title=Narangba|author=Moreton Bay Regional Council|author-link=City of Moreton Bay|access-date=8 December 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406103638/http://profile.id.com.au/Default.aspx?id=311&pg=101&gid=250&type=enum|archive-date=6 April 2012|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Earlier, it was part of an area referred to as Stoney Creek. The railway station was originally called Sideling Creek Station, but later renamed as Narangba.<ref>{{cite web|title=History of our towns|url=http://www.caboolture.qld.gov.au/discover.aspx?id=348|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070816003607/http://www.caboolture.qld.gov.au/discover.aspx?id=348|archive-date=16 August 2007|access-date=2007-06-19|website=Caboolture Council}}</ref> The suburb lies within the [[Burpengary Creek]] catchment area.{{Citation needed|date=August 2021}}

Narangba State School opened on 27 January 1910.<ref name="qfhs">{{Citation |author1=Queensland Family History Society |title=Queensland schools past and present |publication-date=2010 |edition=Version 1.01 |publisher=[[Queensland Family History Society]] |isbn=978-1-921171-26-0}}</ref>

Jinibara State School opened on 29 January 1996.<ref name="qfhs" />

Narangba Valley State High School opened on 1 January 2000.<ref name="qfhs" />

Narangba Valley State School opened on 1 January 2005.<ref name="qfhs" />

== Demographics ==
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In the {{CensusAU|2016}}, the suburb of Narangba had a population of 18,573 people, 50.8% of whom are females and 49.2% of whom are males. The median age of the Narangba population was 32 years, 6 years below the national median of 38.<ref name="Census2016"/> 78.2% of people living in Narangba were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were England 5.7%, New Zealand 5.1%, South Africa 1.1%, Philippines 0.5%, Scotland 0.5%.<ref name="Census2016"/> 91.7% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 0.5% Afrikaans, 0.3% Hindi, 0.3%, Filipino 0.2%, German 0.2%, Italian 0.2%.<ref name="Census2016">{{Census 2016 AUS|id=SSC32125|name=Narangba (SSC)|accessdate=20 October 2018|quick=on}}</ref>

In the {{CensusAU|2021}}, the suburb of Narangba had a population of 20,910 people.<ref name=Census2021>{{Census 2021 AUS|id=SAL32107|name=Narangba (SAL)|access-date=28 February 2023|quick=on}}</ref>


== Education ==
== Education ==
Narangba State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at School Street ({{coord|-27.2056|152.9614|type:edu_region:AU-QLD|name=Narangba State School}}).<ref name="SchoolList2018">{{cite web |date=9 July 2018 |title=State and non-state school details |url=https://data.qld.gov.au/dataset/state-and-non-state-school-details/resource/5b39065c-df32-415c-994c-5ff12f8de997 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181121065959/https://data.qld.gov.au/dataset/state-and-non-state-school-details/resource/5b39065c-df32-415c-994c-5ff12f8de997 |archive-date=21 November 2018 |access-date=21 November 2018 |publisher=[[Queensland Government]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-03-31 |title=Narangba State School |url=https://narangbass.eq.edu.au/ |access-date=2022-05-28 |website=Narangba State School |language=en |archive-date=26 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226071356/https://narangbass.eq.edu.au/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 712 students with 53 teachers (48 full-time equivalent) and 34 non-teaching staff (21 full-time equivalent).<ref name="ACARA2018">{{cite web |title=ACARA School Profile 2018 |url=https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-profile-2018.xlsx |access-date=28 January 2020 |publisher=[[Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority]] |archive-date=27 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827085246/https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-profile-2018.xlsx |url-status=dead }}</ref> It includes a [[special education]] program.<ref name="SchoolList2018" />
[[File:Jinibara State School, 2022.jpg|thumb|Jinibara State School, 2022]]
Jinibara State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 50 Cottontree Drive ({{coord|-27.1810|152.9499|type:edu_region:AU-QLD|name=Jinibara State School}}).<ref name="SchoolList2018" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-03-26 |title=Jinibara State School |url=https://jinibarass.eq.edu.au/ |access-date=2022-05-28 |website=Jinibara State School |language=en |archive-date=21 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130421182020/http://jinibarass.eq.edu.au/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 784 students with 57 teachers (53 full-time equivalent) and 41 non-teaching staff (27 full-time equivalent).<ref name="ACARA2018" /> It includes a special education program.<ref name="SchoolList2018" />


* [[Narangba State School]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Narangba SS |url=https://narangbass.eq.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202054106/https://narangbass.eq.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx |archive-date=2 February 2017 |access-date=29 January 2017 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The school opened on 21 January 1910.<ref name="auto">{{Cite QldSchool|access-date=18 April 2019}}</ref>
Narangba Valley State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Creekside Drive ({{coord|-27.1734|152.9330|type:edu_region:AU-QLD|name=Narangba Valley State School}}).<ref name="SchoolList2018" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-05-22 |title=Narangba Valley State School |url=https://narangbavalleyss.eq.edu.au/ |access-date=2022-05-28 |website=Narangba Valley State School |language=en |archive-date=26 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226071356/https://narangbavalleyss.eq.edu.au/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 1,157 students with 74 teachers (69 full-time equivalent) and 35 non-teaching staff (24 full-time equivalent).<ref name="ACARA2018" /> It includes a special education program.<ref name="SchoolList2018" />
* [[Jinibara State School]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jinibara SS |url=https://jinibarass.eq.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202053335/https://jinibarass.eq.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx |archive-date=2 February 2017 |access-date=29 January 2017 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The school was opened on 29 January 1996.<ref name="auto" />
* [[Narangba Valley State School]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Narangba Valley SS |url=https://narangbavalleyss.eq.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202055438/https://narangbavalleyss.eq.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx |archive-date=2 February 2017 |access-date=29 January 2017 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The school was opened on 1 January 2005.<ref name="auto" />
* [[Narangba Valley State High School]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Narangba Valley SHS |url=https://narangbavalleyshs.eq.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170204090612/https://narangbavalleyshs.eq.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx |archive-date=4 February 2017 |access-date=29 January 2017 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The school was opened on 1 January 2000.<ref name="auto" />


Narangba Valley State High School is a government secondary (7-12) school for boys and girls at Harris Avenue ({{coord|-27.1732|152.9423|type:edu_region:AU-QLD|name=Narangba Valley State High School}}).<ref name="SchoolList2018" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-10-10 |title=Narangba Valley State High School |url=https://narangbavalleyshs.eq.edu.au/ |access-date=2022-05-28 |website=Narangba Valley State High School |language=en |archive-date=9 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190109113344/https://narangbavalleyshs.eq.edu.au/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 2,027 students with 146 teachers (141 full-time equivalent) and 51 non-teaching staff (39 full-time equivalent).<ref name="ACARA2018" /> It includes a special education program.<ref name="SchoolList2018" />
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A new Catholic primary and secondary school is expected to open in 2025 initially offering Prep to Year 3 and Year 7 schooling.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Schools |url=https://www.bne.catholic.edu.au/schools-curriculum/new-schools/Pages/default.aspx |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191204084356/https://www.bne.catholic.edu.au/schools-curriculum/new-schools/Pages/default.aspx |archive-date=4 December 2019 |access-date=2019-12-04 |website=[[Brisbane Catholic Education]]}}</ref>

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A new Catholic primary and secondary school is expected to open in 2025 initially offering Prep to Year 3 and Year 7 schooling.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Schools |url=https://www.bne.catholic.edu.au/schools-curriculum/new-schools/Pages/default.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191204084356/https://www.bne.catholic.edu.au/schools-curriculum/new-schools/Pages/default.aspx |archive-date=4 December 2019 |access-date=2019-12-04 |website=[[Brisbane Catholic Education]]}}</ref>


== Amenities ==
== Amenities ==
Lifebuilders Church holds English-language services at Narangba Valley State School on Creekside Drive ({{Coord|-27.1744|152.9333|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Lifebuilders Church}}) and [[Afrikaans language|Afrikaans-language]] services at North Lakes Hotel at [[North Lakes, Queensland|North Lakes]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lifebuilders Church |url=https://wesleyan.org.au/churches/lifebuilders/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210822010959/https://wesleyan.org.au/churches/lifebuilders/ |archive-date=22 August 2021 |access-date=2021-08-22 |website=Wesleyan Methodist Church Australia |language=en-AU}}</ref> It is part of the [[Wesleyan Methodist Church of Australia|Wesleyan Methodist Church]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=South Queensland |url=https://wesleyan.org.au/south-qld/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210821020136/https://wesleyan.org.au/south-qld/ |archive-date=21 August 2021 |access-date=2021-08-22 |website=Wesleyan Methodist Church Australia |language=en-AU}}</ref>Narangba has many sporting facilities, notably there are two baseball/softball pitches and three soccer fields off Harris Avenue - home of Narangba Eagles FC,<ref name="Harris Ave">{{Google maps|url=https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-27.1718527,152.9441693,604m/data=!3m1!1e3 |title=Harris Ave |access-date=12 September 2017}}</ref> as well as two rugby fields as a part of Duncombe Park.<ref>{{Google maps|url=https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Duncombe+Park,+Narangba+QLD+4504/@-27.1894836,152.9337888,1005m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x6b93fa092fe93299:0x720fcd733b0a8688!8m2!3d-27.1880372!4d152.9341991 |title=Duncombe Park |access-date=12 September 2017}}</ref> Additionally, there is a basketball half court, a dog park, and a small skate park off Harris Avenue.<ref name="Harris Ave" />
Lifebuilders Church holds English-language services at Narangba Valley State School on Creekside Drive ({{Coord|-27.1744|152.9333|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Lifebuilders Church}}) and [[Afrikaans language|Afrikaans-language]] services at North Lakes Hotel at [[North Lakes, Queensland|North Lakes]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lifebuilders Church |url=https://wesleyan.org.au/churches/lifebuilders/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210822010959/https://wesleyan.org.au/churches/lifebuilders/ |archive-date=22 August 2021 |access-date=2021-08-22 |website=Wesleyan Methodist Church Australia |language=en-AU}}</ref> It is part of the [[Wesleyan Methodist Church of Australia|Wesleyan Methodist Church]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=South Queensland |url=https://wesleyan.org.au/south-qld/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210821020136/https://wesleyan.org.au/south-qld/ |archive-date=21 August 2021 |access-date=2021-08-22 |website=Wesleyan Methodist Church Australia |language=en-AU}}</ref>


Narangba has many sporting facilities, notably there are two baseball/softball pitches and three soccer fields off Harris Avenue - home of Narangba Eagles FC,<ref name="Harris Ave">{{Google maps|url=https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-27.1718527,152.9441693,604m/data=!3m1!1e3 |title=Harris Ave |access-date=12 September 2017}}</ref> as well as two rugby fields as a part of Duncombe Park.<ref>{{Google maps|url=https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Duncombe+Park,+Narangba+QLD+4504/@-27.1894836,152.9337888,1005m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x6b93fa092fe93299:0x720fcd733b0a8688!8m2!3d-27.1880372!4d152.9341991 |title=Duncombe Park |access-date=12 September 2017}}</ref> Additionally, there is a basketball half court, a dog park, and a small skate park off Harris Avenue.<ref name="Harris Ave" />
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==Transport==

=== Parks ===
There are a number of parks in the area:
* Gekko Gully Park ({{coord|-27.1922|152.9527|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Gekko Gully Park}})<ref name=PublicRecreation>{{Cite web|date=20 November 2020|title=Land for public recreation - Queensland|url=https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/land-for-public-recreation-queensland/resource/d55804bc-f416-478b-8e9a-c12587ce8009|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201122211519/https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/land-for-public-recreation-queensland/resource/d55804bc-f416-478b-8e9a-c12587ce8009|archive-date=22 November 2020|access-date=22 November 2020|website=Queensland Open Data|publisher=[[Queensland Government]]}}</ref>
* Narangba Sporting Complex ({{coord|-27.1716|152.9453|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Narangba Sporting Complex}})<ref name=PublicRecreation/>
* Narangba Sports Reserve ({{coord|-27.1892|152.9355|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Narangba Sports Reserve}})<ref name=PublicRecreation/>

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== Transport ==
[[Narangba railway station, Brisbane|Narangba railway station]] provides regular [[Queensland Rail City network]] services to Brisbane and [[Ipswich, Queensland|Ipswich]], as well as [[Caboolture railway line|Caboolture]] and the [[Nambour and Gympie North railway line|Sunshine Coast]].{{Citation needed|date=August 2021}}
[[Narangba railway station, Brisbane|Narangba railway station]] provides regular [[Queensland Rail City network]] services to Brisbane and [[Ipswich, Queensland|Ipswich]], as well as [[Caboolture railway line|Caboolture]] and the [[Nambour and Gympie North railway line|Sunshine Coast]].{{Citation needed|date=August 2021}}


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In 2014 Queensland Rail Translink completed works on the recently refurbished Narangba train station creating a state of the art facility consisting of multiple platforms and secure car parks. Narangba train station now forms a staging point for inbound and outbound express trains.{{Citation needed|date=August 2021}}
In 2014 Queensland Rail Translink completed works on the recently refurbished Narangba train station creating a state of the art facility consisting of multiple platforms and secure car parks. Narangba train station now forms a staging point for inbound and outbound express trains.{{Citation needed|date=August 2021}}

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== Climate ==
The climate in Narangba is a [[humid subtropical climate]] (Köppen climate classification: Cfa). It consists of hot, humid and wet summers and mild, mainly dry winters.{{Citation needed|date=August 2021}}

Precipitation in the warmer months is usually from thunderstorms, of which many can be severe. It can also come from remnants of cyclones sweeping down the east coast. In the winter months, precipitation comes from cold fronts or an [[Australian east coast low]] (also known as an ECL).{{Citation needed|date=August 2021}}


== References ==
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== Further reading ==
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==External links==
* {{Citation |author1=Wallis, Sue |title=Narangba : then to now |url=https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/230326731 |publication-date=2003 |publisher=Narangba Neighbourhood Centre}}
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* [http://queenslandplaces.com.au/narangba University of Queensland: Queensland Places:Narangba]

* {{Citation |author1=Narangba State School |title=Golden Jubilee of State School, Narangba, 1910-1960 |url=https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/12495647 |publication-date=1960 |publisher=Narangba State School Golden Jubilee Celebrations Committee}}
* {{Citation |author1=Narangba State School |title=75th anniversday Narangba State School 1910-1985 |url=https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/230325892 |publication-date=1985 |publisher=The School}}
* {{Citation |title=Narangba State School : 1910-2010 : centenary celebration commemorative book |url=https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/232660757 |publication-date=2010 |publisher=Narangbah State School}}

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== External links ==
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* {{cite web|url=http://queenslandplaces.com.au/narangba|title=Narangba|publisher=Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland|website=Queensland Places}}


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Narangba
Brisbane, Queensland
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Narangba is located in Queensland
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Coordinates27°12′08″S 152°57′33″E / 27.2022°S 152.9591°E / -27.2022; 152.9591 (Narangba (town centre))
Population20,910 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density482.9/km2 (1,250.7/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4504
Area43.3 km2 (16.7 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s)City of Moreton Bay
State electorate(s)
Federal division(s)
Localities around Narangba:
Ocean View
Moorina		 Morayfield Burpengary
King Scrub Narangba Deception Bay
Rush Creek Kurwongbah North Lakes
Dakabin

Narangba is a town and suburb of the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia.[2][3] It is located 34 kilometres (21 mi) north of Brisbane CBD. This suburb has rural origins, but is being redeveloped as a residential suburb on the outskirts of the greater Brisbane metropolitan area. In the 2021 census, Narangba had a population of 20,910 people.

In the 2021 census, the suburb of Narangba had a population of 20,910 people.[1]

Geography

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The Bruce Highway enters the suburb from the south-east (Dakabin / North Lakes) and exits to the north-east (Burpengary / Deception Bay).[4]

The North Coast railway line enters the suburb from the south (Kurwongbah / Dakabin) and exits to the north (Burpengary) with the suburb served by Narangba railway station (27°12′08″S 152°57′36″E / 27.2023°S 152.9600°E / -27.2023; 152.9600 (Narangba railway station)).[4][5]

History

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Narangba is situated in the Yugarabul traditional Indigenous Australian country.[6] The name Narangba possibly originated from an Aboriginal word meaning "small place" or "small ridge".[7] Earlier, it was part of an area referred to as Stoney Creek. The railway station was originally called Sideling Creek Station, but later renamed as Narangba.[8] The suburb lies within the Burpengary Creek catchment area.[citation needed]

Narangba State School opened on 27 January 1910.[9]

Jinibara State School opened on 29 January 1996.[9]

Narangba Valley State High School opened on 1 January 2000.[9]

Narangba Valley State School opened on 1 January 2005.[9]

Demographics

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Year Population Notes
1911 58 [10]
1961 457 [10]
1991 992 [10]
2006 12,997 [10]
2011 16,223 [10]
2016 18,573 [11]
2021 20,910 [1]

In the 2016 census, the suburb of Narangba had a population of 18,573 people, 50.8% of whom are females and 49.2% of whom are males. The median age of the Narangba population was 32 years, 6 years below the national median of 38.[11] 78.2% of people living in Narangba were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were England 5.7%, New Zealand 5.1%, South Africa 1.1%, Philippines 0.5%, Scotland 0.5%.[11] 91.7% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 0.5% Afrikaans, 0.3% Hindi, 0.3%, Filipino 0.2%, German 0.2%, Italian 0.2%.[11]

In the 2021 census, the suburb of Narangba had a population of 20,910 people.[1]

Education

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Narangba State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at School Street (27°12′20″S 152°57′41″E / 27.2056°S 152.9614°E / -27.2056; 152.9614 (Narangba State School)).[12][13] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 712 students with 53 teachers (48 full-time equivalent) and 34 non-teaching staff (21 full-time equivalent).[14] It includes a special education program.[12]

Jinibara State School, 2022

Jinibara State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 50 Cottontree Drive (27°10′52″S 152°57′00″E / 27.1810°S 152.9499°E / -27.1810; 152.9499 (Jinibara State School)).[12][15] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 784 students with 57 teachers (53 full-time equivalent) and 41 non-teaching staff (27 full-time equivalent).[14] It includes a special education program.[12]

Narangba Valley State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Creekside Drive (27°10′24″S 152°55′59″E / 27.1734°S 152.9330°E / -27.1734; 152.9330 (Narangba Valley State School)).[12][16] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 1,157 students with 74 teachers (69 full-time equivalent) and 35 non-teaching staff (24 full-time equivalent).[14] It includes a special education program.[12]

Narangba Valley State High School is a government secondary (7-12) school for boys and girls at Harris Avenue (27°10′24″S 152°56′32″E / 27.1732°S 152.9423°E / -27.1732; 152.9423 (Narangba Valley State High School)).[12][17] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 2,027 students with 146 teachers (141 full-time equivalent) and 51 non-teaching staff (39 full-time equivalent).[14] It includes a special education program.[12]

A new Catholic primary and secondary school is expected to open in 2025 initially offering Prep to Year 3 and Year 7 schooling.[18]

Amenities

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Lifebuilders Church holds English-language services at Narangba Valley State School on Creekside Drive (27°10′28″S 152°56′00″E / 27.1744°S 152.9333°E / -27.1744; 152.9333 (Lifebuilders Church)) and Afrikaans-language services at North Lakes Hotel at North Lakes.[19] It is part of the Wesleyan Methodist Church.[20]

Narangba has many sporting facilities, notably there are two baseball/softball pitches and three soccer fields off Harris Avenue - home of Narangba Eagles FC,[21] as well as two rugby fields as a part of Duncombe Park.[22] Additionally, there is a basketball half court, a dog park, and a small skate park off Harris Avenue.[21]

Parks

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There are a number of parks in the area:

Transport

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Narangba railway station provides regular Queensland Rail City network services to Brisbane and Ipswich, as well as Caboolture and the Sunshine Coast.[citation needed]

The 663 local loop bus service provides transport throughout the suburb connecting it to train services. The 668 service runs from Narangba railway station to the nearby suburb of North Lakes.[citation needed]

Being near the Bruce Highway, Narangba is accessible to both the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.[citation needed]

In 2014 Queensland Rail Translink completed works on the recently refurbished Narangba train station creating a state of the art facility consisting of multiple platforms and secure car parks. Narangba train station now forms a staging point for inbound and outbound express trains.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Narangba (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Narangba – town (entry 23848)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
  3. ^ "Narangba – suburb (entry 49811)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
  4. ^ a b "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  5. ^ "Railway stations and sidings - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 2 October 2020. Archived from the original on 5 October 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  6. ^ "AIATSIS code E66: Yugarabul". Federal government. Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies. Archived from the original on 13 August 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  7. ^ Moreton Bay Regional Council. "Narangba". Archived from the original on 6 April 2012. Retrieved 8 December 2011.
  8. ^ "History of our towns". Caboolture Council. Archived from the original on 16 August 2007. Retrieved 19 June 2007.
  9. ^ a b c d Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
  10. ^ a b c d e "Narangba". Centre for the Government of Queensland. Archived from the original on 12 September 2017. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  11. ^ a b c d Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Narangba (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  12. ^ a b c d e f g h "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  13. ^ "Narangba State School". Narangba State School. 31 March 2020. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  14. ^ a b c d "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  15. ^ "Jinibara State School". Jinibara State School. 26 March 2020. Archived from the original on 21 April 2013. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  16. ^ "Narangba Valley State School". Narangba Valley State School. 22 May 2020. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  17. ^ "Narangba Valley State High School". Narangba Valley State High School. 10 October 2018. Archived from the original on 9 January 2019. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  18. ^ "New Schools". Brisbane Catholic Education. Archived from the original on 4 December 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  19. ^ "Lifebuilders Church". Wesleyan Methodist Church Australia. Archived from the original on 22 August 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  20. ^ "South Queensland". Wesleyan Methodist Church Australia. Archived from the original on 21 August 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  21. ^ a b "Harris Ave" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  22. ^ "Duncombe Park" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  23. ^ a b c "Land for public recreation - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 20 November 2020. Archived from the original on 22 November 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2020.

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