Federal, Queensland


Federal is a locality in the Sunshine Coast hinterland region of Queensland, Australia. It is located near the towns of Cooran and Pomona. It is within the local government area of Shire of Noosa.

Geography

Skyring Creek, a tributary of the Mary River forms part of the northwest boundary of the locality. Federal is traversed by the Bruce Highway. The highway has seen two recent upgrades - one to the north and one to the south of Federal - costing more than $500 million each.

History

At the 2011 Australian Census the town recorded a population of 320.

Education

Education is provided by Federal State School, a primary school that is located on Middle Creek Road. Established in 1910, the school educates around 100 pupils.

Amenities

The Shire of Noosa operates a mobile library on a weekly schedule at the Federal school during the school terms.
Social life centres on the Federal Hall.