Edmonton, Queensland
| Edmonton Cairns, Queensland |
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| Population | 8,035 (2006 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4869 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 10 km (6 mi) from Cairns | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Cairns Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mulgrave | ||||||||||||||
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Edmonton was an independent township supporting a sugar mill,[2] but is now a suburb of Cairns, Queensland in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia.[3] At the 2006 census, Edmonton had a population of 8,035.[1]
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Geography
Edmonton is located approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south of the centre of Cairns on the Bruce Highway and within the Cairns Region local government area.
History
In 1911 a railway station was built in the location and named Edmonton, probably after Edmonton, London, England. The town then took this name.[2][3]
The primary industry in Edmonton was traditionally sugar cane harvesting, but as Edmonton has grown, it has become an outer suburb of Cairns. Edmonton has experienced rapid growth in new housing estates in recent years resulting in consequent population growth.
In March 2006, Tropical Cyclone Larry hit Edmonton causing minimal damage. The centre of the cyclone passed through the town of Innisfail, 75 kilometres (47 mi) south of the suburb.
Schools
Communications
As a suburb of Cairns, Edmonton is served by the city's broadcasting media outlets and the Cairns Post newspaper. The Southern Herald is the local independent monthly suburban newspaper which is delivered to homes in Edmonton.
Entertainment
Edmonton is home to a mid-sized water park/recreation area named Sugarworld.[4] Here you can see some relics from the city's sugar cane mill.
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