Chewko is a rural locality in the Shire of Mareeba, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Chewko had a population of 213 people.[1]

Chewko
Queensland
Chewko, along the Tablelands railway line, 2013
Chewko is located in Queensland
Chewko
Chewko
Coordinates17°04′16″S 145°22′12″E / 17.0711°S 145.37°E / -17.0711; 145.37 (Chewko (centre of locality))
Population213 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density5.047/km2 (13.07/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4880
Area42.2 km2 (16.3 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Mareeba
State electorate(s)
Federal division(s)Kennedy
Suburbs around Chewko:
Arriga Paddys Green Mareeba
Arriga Chewko Mareeba
Arriga Walkamin Walkamin

Geography

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Mareeba rock wallabies

Chewko has the following mountains:

Chewko railway station is on the Tablelands railway line (17°04′24″S 145°22′26″E / 17.0734°S 145.3740°E / -17.0734; 145.3740 (Chewko railway station)).[7]

Demographics

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In the 2016 census Chewko had a population of 194 people.[8]

In the 2021 census, Chewko had a population of 213 people.[1]

Education

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There are no schools in Chewko. The nearest government primary schools are Mareeba State School in neighbouring Mareeba to the north-east and Walkamin State School in neighbouring Walkamin to the south-east. The nearest government secondary school is Mareeba State High School in Mareeba.[9]

Attractions

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Granite boulders, Granite Gorge Nature Park, 2008

Granite Gorge Nature Park is known for its large granite rock formations and Mareeba rock wallabies.[10][11] It is at 332 Paglietta Road (17°02′32″S 145°21′04″E / 17.0421°S 145.3512°E / -17.0421; 145.3512 (Granite Gorge Nature Park)).[12]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Chewko (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.  
  2. ^ "Chewko – locality in Shire of Mareeba (entry 48569)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  3. ^ a b c "Mountain peaks and capes - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 12 November 2020. Archived from the original on 25 November 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  4. ^ "Mount Abbot – mountain in Mareeba Shire (entry 17)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  5. ^ "Mount Aunt – mountain in Mareeba Shire (entry 1019)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  6. ^ "Mount Uncle – mountain in Mareeba Shire (entry 35781)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Chewko (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.  
  9. ^ "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  10. ^ "Granite Gorge". 11 November 2023. Archived from the original on 25 February 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  11. ^ "Mareeba Rock Wallaby". 11 November 2023. Archived from the original on 25 February 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  12. ^ "Granite Gorge Nature Park". Archived from the original on 17 April 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.