32-657: Download coordinates as: Malanda / m ə ˈ l æ n d ə / is a rural town and locality in the Tablelands Region , Queensland , Australia. In the 2021 census , the locality of Malanda had a population of 2,000 people. The economy is based upon agriculture (particularly dairy ) and tourism. Malanda is on the Atherton Tableland in Far North Queensland , 85 kilometres (53 mi) from Cairns and 732 metres (2,402 ft) above sea level. The town
64-798: A developing local industry, John Prince established a sawmill in Malanda. It was from this mill that the boards for the Malanda Hotel (built in 1911) were sawn. Malanda Post Office opened by January 1912 (a receiving office had been open from 1911). The Malanda parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cairns was established in 1959. Malanda State School opened on 4 August 1913. From 1949 until 1961, it also offered secondary education, until Malanda State High School opened on 23 January 1961. The first Malanda Show took place on 6–7 September 1916 on land belonging to James English, with 1000 people attending
96-455: A formal consultation process occurred on the online "ABS Consultation Hub", with the ABS receiving 450 submissions, 315 of which were published with consent. Since 2006, the ABS has allowed the census to be completed online, moving in 2016 to be digital-first. Like 2016, the 2021 Census was primarily collected online, with paper census forms being available on request for any household. In 2016, around
128-580: A larger city. The Australian usage is closer to the American or British use of "district" or "neighbourhood", and can be used to refer to any portion of a city. Unlike the use in British or American English, this term can include inner-city, outer-metropolitan and industrial areas. Localities existed in the past as informal units, but in 1996 the Intergovernmental Committee on Surveying and Mapping and
160-467: A number of heritage-listed sites, including: Malanda produces milk and cheese. Local promoters, noting that Malanda milk is sold in the Northern Territory and as far north as Weipa , declared Malanda to be 'the headquarters for one of the largest and longest milk runs in the world'. The milk is also exported to Indonesia and Malaysia . Malanda Milk is now a part of Dairy Farmers , but with
192-489: A shorter milk run, only as far south as Mackay and as far north as Darwin . Malanda State School is a government primary (Prep–6) school for boys and girls at 24 Mary Street ( 17°20′56″S 145°35′41″E / 17.3489°S 145.5946°E / -17.3489; 145.5946 ( Malanda State School ) ). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 351 students with 23 teachers (21 full-time equivalent) and 17 non-teaching staff (11 full-time equivalent). In 2018,
224-504: A third of all households requested and completed their census using the paper form. It was planned that in late October 2019, the ABS would publish a market opportunity to seek a commercial partner to build the 2021 Census Digital Service. The population counts for Australian states and territories were that New South Wales remains the most populous state, with 8,072,163 people counted, ahead of Victoria (6,503,491) and Queensland (5,156,138). The total population of Australian as counted in
256-606: A wealth of information about the early settlement of the Atherton tablelands. The Resource Centre is open Tuesday evenings 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm, and Thursday mornings, 9.00 am to noon. Despite the name, Malanda Wastewater Treatment Plant is at 228 English Road in neighbouring Kureen to the north ( 17°19′48″S 145°36′26″E / 17.3300°S 145.6071°E / -17.3300; 145.6071 ( Malanda Wastewater Treatment Plant ) ). Suburbs and localities (Australia) Suburbs and localities are
288-522: A wide range of rainforest trees. The Peeramon Hotel is 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) to the east of the town, It was once a siding for the Tolga -Millaa Millaa railway. Today the solitary pub is the only reminder of a once-thriving town which was surveyed in 1907. The publican has a collection of antique telephones. The hotel suffered some serious damage from Cyclone Larry in March 2006. The Malanda Art Trail starts at
320-598: Is located downstream of the Malanda Falls on the North Johnstone River . The northern entrance to the town passes the Malanda Falls . In comparison to the gorges of the escarpment the falls were created by the last flow of lava from the Malanda Shield Volcano with a cascade of roughly 4 metres. The town's unofficial swimming pool lies at the bottom of the falls, as there is an established pool located near
352-658: Is open Tuesday to Saturday. The Malanda branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at the QCWA Hall at 3 Elizabeth Street. St James' Catholic Church is at 7 Monash Avenue. It is within the Malanda Parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cairns . The Malanda Falls Conservation Park is just opposite the Malanda Falls . It offers a short walk through the rainforest and an opportunity to see
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#1732852451811384-578: Is split between the City of Newcastle and City of Lake Macquarie LGAs; and Woodville , which is split between the City of Maitland and Port Stephens Council LGAs. In unincorporated areas , localities are declared by the relevant state authority. 2021 Australian census The 2021 Australian census , simply called the 2021 Census , was the eighteenth national Census of Population and Housing in Australia. The 2021 Census took place on 10 August 2021, and
416-565: Is used to "help governments, businesses, not-for-profit and community organisations across the country make informed decisions", including helping governments to plan the provision of services. An independent report from Lateral Economics found that for every $ 1 of investment on the census, $ 6 of benefits are created in the Australian economy. Since the 2001 Census, all households have the option of allowing their census data, including personal information such as names and addresses, to be stored by
448-497: The Australian Defence Force , and would not continue asking questions about home internet access considering the rise of mobile devices. This represented the first significant change to census topics since 2006. Alongside these two new topics, the 2021 Census continued to ask questions related to: Through late 2017, the ABS began discussions with major census data users on what was needed. From 3 April to 30 June 2018,
480-927: The Committee for Geographical Names in Australasia (CGNA) decided to name and establish official boundaries for all localities and suburbs. There has subsequently been a process to formally define their boundaries and to gazette them, which is almost complete. In March 2006, only South Australia and the Northern Territory had not completed this process. The CGNA's Gazetteer of Australia recognises two types of locality: bounded and unbounded. Bounded localities include towns, villages, populated places, local government towns and unpopulated town sites, while unbounded localities include place names, road corners and bends, corners, meteorological stations, ocean place names and surfing spots. Sometimes, both localities and suburbs are referred to collectively as "address localities". In
512-720: The National Archives of Australia (NAA) for 99 years. 99 years after Census Night, the NAA will release that data to the public in a Census Time Capsule. Censuses stored by the NAA cannot by accessed, amended, or retrieved by anyone, including courts and tribunal, until their release, the first of which will occur in 2100. The 2020 Census Test occurred on 27 October 2020 with around 100,000 households from Sydney , Adelaide , Darwin , and Canberra , as well as communities in Karratha , Warrnambool , and Alice Springs Town Camps . Every census,
544-690: The Richmond River areas in New South Wales and Emerson had a herd of 1,026 cattle overlanded from Lismore . They took 16 months to reach Malanda and only 560 survived the journey. Despite this arduous start the industry grew and by 1919 Malanda had its own butter factory. In 1973 this amalgamated with the factory in Millaa Millaa to form the Atherton Tablelands Co-operative Dairy Association. In 1910, in response to
576-540: The ABS makes a recommendation to the Australian Government on the topics to be included, based on the benefit that data would provide to Australia. Through the Census and Statistics Amendment (Statistical Information) Regulations 2020 , the federal parliament approves topics that may be included. For the 2021 census, the ABS had been authorised to include questions relating to long-term health conditions and service in
608-602: The Eacham Historical Society. It houses a comprehensive library of books pertaining to the history of North Queensland. These books are available for perusal and study at the centre by students and members of the general public. Books can be borrowed by members of the society. The Land Settlement Registers, which contain the names of all the first settlers in the Atherton Land Agent's District, are available for perusal and research. The handwritten registers contain
640-438: The first instance, decisions about the names and boundaries of suburbs and localities are made by the local council in which they are located based on criteria such as community recognition. Local council decisions are, however, subject to approval by the state's geographical names board. The boundaries of some suburbs and localities overlap two or more local government areas (LGAs). Examples of this are Adamstown Heights , which
672-509: The names of geographic subdivisions in Australia , used mainly for address purposes. The term locality is used in rural areas, while the term suburb is used in urban areas. Australian postcodes closely align with the boundaries of localities and suburbs. This Australian usage of the term "suburb" differs from common American and British usage, where it typically means a smaller, frequently separate residential community outside, but close to,
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#1732852451811704-533: The primary school. The name 'Malanda', according to some sources, was the local Aboriginal word meaning 'waterfalls'. The Malanda–Atherton Road exits to the northwest, and the Millaa Millaa–Malanda Road exits to the south. Malanda formed part of Ngajanji territory. The name Malanda comes from Malanda Creek, and is believed to be an Aboriginal name for the Upper Johnstone River , with
736-480: The school had an enrolment of 368 students with 34 teachers (33 full-time equivalent) and 25 non-teaching staff (18 full-time equivalent). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 418 students with 38 teachers (37 full-time equivalent) and 29 non-teaching staff (20 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program. Tablelands Regional Council operates the Malanda Library at 31 James Street, Malanda. It
768-451: The school had an enrolment of 380 students with 26 teachers (24 full-time equivalent) and 18 non-teaching staff (12 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program. Malanda State High School is a government secondary (7–12) school for boys and girls at Memorial Drive ( 17°21′32″S 145°35′36″E / 17.3590°S 145.5934°E / -17.3590; 145.5934 ( Malanda State High School ) ). In 2017,
800-440: The show on the second day. The Malanda Library and Customer Service Centre building opened in 1990. In the 2006 census , the town of Malanda had a population of 1,009 people. In the 2011 census , the locality of Malanda had a population of 2,052 people. In the 2016 census , the locality of Malanda had a population of 1,985 people. In the 2021 census , the locality of Malanda had a population of 2,000 people. Malanda has
832-425: The suggested meaning little stream with big stones or running rivers . Malanda first developed in the 1900s after the discovery of tin and copper at Herberton saw a steady stream of miners and engineers moving over the mountains from the coast. In 1886, a decision was made to build a railway coming into the area but the problems of construction outweighed its use. Over 3,412 kilometres (2,120 mi) of railway
864-427: The theme of the central mosaic. Mosaics were made by former resident Felicity Wallis. It is possible to swim with platypus at the base of Malanda Falls. The North Johnstone River is free of crocodiles. Tree-kangaroos have been seen crossing the road over the top of Malanda Falls. The Majestic Theatre is said to be the oldest continually-operating cinema in Australia and has potato-sack seating on 14 December 1929 it
896-559: The town library. Nine vibrant artworks commemorate the rich history of Malanda's community – the Original Inhabitants, Hardships and Struggles, Transport, Commerce, Recollections, Early Settlers, the Dairy Industry, Recreation and Looking Ahead. Close study of the individual mosaics (each of which contains a blue butterfly) reveals many details camouflaged in the intricate designs, and the handmade ceramic border tiles tell more about
928-585: Was conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). It had a response rate of 96.1%, up from the 95.1% at the 2016 census . The total population of the Commonwealth of Australia was counted as 25,422,788, an increase of 8.6 per cent or 2,020,896 people over the previous 2016 census. Results from the 2021 census were released to the public on 28 June 2022 from the Australian Bureau of Statistics website . A small amount of additional 2021 census data
960-540: Was dedicated by Fred Browning, Superintendent of the Atherton Ambulance centre. Mr. Browning produced, stage managed and performed in the opening concert. The Malanda Hotel has a grand ballroom and staircase and is claimed to be the largest wooden structure in Australia. The Historical Resource Centre in Elizabeth Street is the meeting room and archival repository for all printed and photographic collections of
992-509: Was installed into the region in the next six years. By 1890 the Tablelands railway line had reached Kuranda . It pushed on to Mareeba in 1893 and Atherton in 1903 and did not reach Malanda until 1911. The line closed in 1964. In 1908, James English (later the publican of the Malanda Hotel and father of Charles English ) and James Emerson both moved into the area. Both saw the district's dairy potential. English brought cattle from Kiama and
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1024-516: Was released in October 2022 and in 2023. Australia's next census is scheduled to take place in 2026. The census was undertaken during the COVID-19 pandemic . It therefore provided a clear snapshot of how the pandemic impacted Australian society. In Australia, completing the census is compulsory for all people in Australia on census night, only excluding foreign diplomats and their families. Census data
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