Qunaba is predominantly farming land, much of it used to grow sugarcane. It is mostly flat land with the exception of the Sloping Hummock, commonly known as the Bundaberg Hummock or simply the Hummock (24°50′33″S152°25′35″E / 24.84250°S 152.42639°E / -24.84250; 152.42639 (Sloping Hummock)) which provides excellent views over the surrounding flat farmlands.[3][4] The sides of the Hummock have attracted residential development to take advantage of the views.[5]
Horsedrawn cart at weighbridge in front of Qunaba Sugar Mill, 1909The official opening of The Hummock Lookout, 1931Hinkler Memorial on the Hummock, 1947
Qunaba takes its name from the Qunaba sugar plantation and mill. Originally established as the Mon Repos plantation and mill, it was taken over in 1900 by the Queensland National Bank who renamed it Qunaba (coined from QUeensland NAtional BAnk).[7]
In 1930, the Bundaberg branch of the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ) acquired the land at the top of the Hummock in order to create a park for motoring tourists to enjoy the views.[8] The park was officially opened on 17 October 1931.[9]
On 14 August 1937, the President of the RACQ unveiled a memorial to the Bundaberg-born aviator Bert Hinkler on the top of the Hummock.[10][11]
Demographics
In the 2011 census, Qunaba had a population of 822 people.[12]
In the 2016 census, Qunaba had a population of 793 people.[13]
In the 2021 census, Qunaba had a population of 836 people.[1]
There are no schools in Qunanba. The nearest primary schools are Bargara State School in neighbouring Mon Repos to the north-east, Kalkie State School in Kalkie to the south-west, and Burnett Heads State School in neighbouring Burnett Heads to the north. The nearest secondary school is Kepnock State High School in Kepnock to the south-west.[5]
Amenities
There are a number of parks in the locality, including:
