Kulgun, Queensland


Kulgun is a locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. In the, Kulgun had a population of 67 people.

Geography

The principal land use is grazing with a small amount of cropping.

History

The locality takes its name from its former railway station. The station was originally called Schneiders Road, but was changed by the Queensland Railway Department in 1908. Kulgun is an Aboriginal word meaning track or road.
The Fassifern railway line opened from Ipswich to Harrisville on 10 July 1882. On 12 September 1887 the line was extended to Dugundan with Kulgun being served by Kulgun railway station on Kulgun Road. The line closed in June 1964.

Education

There are no schools in Kulgun. The nearest primary schools are in Roadvale and Kalbar. The nearest secondary school is in Boonah.

Demographics

Kulgun has a population of 67 at the. The locality contains 23 households, in which 52.2% of the population are males and 47.8% of the population are females with a median age of 38, the same as the national average. The average weekly household income is $1,583, $145 below the national average.