Chevallum, Queensland


Chevallum is a locality in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. It had a population of 441 at the 2016 Australian Census.

Geography

Part of the western boundary of the suburb is marked by the Bruce Highway. Eudlo Creek, a tributary of the Maroochy River courses through the suburb.

History

The name Chevallum is believed to be a corruption of local Aboriginal words "cha-balan" meaning "flat place".
Chevallum State School opened on 1 November 1921. In 1924 it became a half-time school sharing a teacher with Ilkey State School. Later in 1924, it resumed as a full-time school.

Education

Chevallum State School is a government primary school for boys and girls at 460 Chevallum Road. In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 478 students with 41 teachers and 23 non-teaching staff. The school includes a special education program.

Economy

Chevallum is known for its strawberries and participates in the local Strawbfest. It has a local permaculture group devoted to organic and sustainable farming, which holds regular meetings at Chevallum School. Chevallum School is participating in a national educational reform called the "New Basics", which promotes "Futures Oriented" education based on active citizenship, life pathways, interaction with the environment, and communication.