- Source: Sunnyside, Queensland
Sunnyside is a rural locality in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Sunnyside had a population of 127 people.
Geography
Bells Creek forms much of the eastern boundary. Sarina Homebush Road (State Route 5) follows part of the eastern boundary before passing through from south-east to north-west.
History
Scrubby Mount Provisional School opened on 3 February 1896. On 1 January 1909, it became Scrubby Mount State School. It was near the intersection of Sarina-Homebush Road and Marwood-Sunnyside Road (approx 21.3465°S 149.0812°E / -21.3465; 149.0812 (Scrubby Mount State School (former))). In 1911, the school was relocated to a new site and, in 1912, it was renamed Sunnyside State School. It closed on 31 December 1960. Sunnyside State School was on western side of Sarina-Homebush Road (approx 21.3679°S 149.0950°E / -21.3679; 149.0950 (Sunnyside State School (former))).
Demographics
In the 2016 census, Sunnyside had a population of 145 people.
In the 2021 census, Sunnyside had a population of 127 people.
Education
There are no schools in Sunnyside. The nearest government primary schools are Oakenden State School in neighbouring Oakenden to the north-west, Chelona State School in Chelona to the north-east, and Sarina State School in neighbouring Sarina to the south-east. The nearest government secondary schools are Sarina State High School, also in Sarina, and Mackay State High School in South Mackay.
References
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- Sunnyside, Queensland
- Sunnyside
- Sunnyside Sugar Plantation
- Sunnyside, Kangaroo Point
- Sarina, Queensland
- Dalby, Queensland
- Bundaberg
- Windermere, Queensland
- Kangaroo Point, Queensland
- Pimpama, Queensland
