- Source: Balnagowan, Queensland
Balnagowan is a rural locality in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Balnagowan had a population of 438 people.
History
Balnagowan State School opened on 6 February 1950. It closed on 24 January 1977. It was one of 11 schools closed in 1977 due to falling student numbers where transport was available to access other local schools. It was on a 5-acre (2.0 ha) site at 12 Coxs Road (21.1226°S 149.0298°E / -21.1226; 149.0298 (Balnagowan State School (former))).
Demographics
In the 2016 census, Balnagowan had a population of 418 people.
In the 2021 census, Balnagowan had a population of 438 people.
Education
There are no schools in Balnagowan. The nearest government primary schools are:
Walkerston State School in neighbouring Walkerston to the south-east
Coningsby State School in neighbouring Farleigh to the north-east
Hampden State School in neighbouring Hampden to the north-west
Marian State School in neighbouring Marian to the south-west
The nearest government secondary schools are:
Mackay North State High School in North Mackay to the east
Mackay State High School in South Mackay to the east
Mirani State High School in Mirani to the south-west