Mudjimba is a coastal suburb in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia, and forms part of the Maroochydore urban centre.[2] Mudjimba had a population of 2,540 people in the 2016 census and 2,664 in the 2021 census.[3][1]
| Mudjimba Sunshine Coast, Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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 Mudjimba Island and Mudjimba Beach, 2004 | |||||||||||||||
  Mudjimba | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 26°37′07″S 153°05′33″E / 26.6186°S 153.0925°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 2,540 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 794/km2 (2,060/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4564 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 3.2 km2 (1.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Sunshine Coast Region | ||||||||||||||
| County | Canning | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Maroochy | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Maroochydore | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Fairfax | ||||||||||||||
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Geography edit
The suburb is bounded by Mudjimba Beach on the Coral Sea to the east, the David Low Way to the north and north-west, and Ocean Drive to the south.[4]
There are two main residential areas in the suburb, one in the north-east beside the beach and the one along Najoor Road in the west of the suburb. The southern part of the suburb is a protected area within the Maroochy River Conservation Park. There are various small areas of marshland throughout the suburb.[4]
Mudjimba Island sits about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) off the coast. (26°36′53″S 153°06′53″E / 26.6147°S 153.1147°E).[5] The island forms part of the suburb and is protected as part of the Maroochy River Conservation Park. The island is known as Old Woman Island, and is associated with an Aboriginal legend of two women who stranded on the island who gathered the Midyam berries as food.[5]
History edit
The name Mudjimba is derived from the Kabi language word midyim/mudjim for a local plant, the Midyam (Austromyrtus tenuifolia) bush, which has sweet white berries with green spots. The Kabi legend is that two women were stranded on Mudjimba island and gathered the berries as food.[2][6]
The Mudjimba Residents Association was established on 13 October 1960.[7]
The initial development of the area as a beachside suburb was under the name Surfrider Estate.[7]
Mudjimba Rural Fire Brigade was established in February 1985 with Harry Stuart the first fire warden.[7]
Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club was founded in 1996.[7]
In January 2003, the Queensland Government decided to sink the decommissioned HMAS Brisbane off the Sunshine Coast to become an artificial reef and dive site. On 31 July 2005 the ship was scuttled in approximately 2.8 nautical miles (5.2 km; 3.2 mi) off the coast of Mudjimba in 27 metres (89 ft) of water.[8] The ship was filled with 200 to 250 tonnes (200 to 250 long tons; 220 to 280 short tons) of concrete, and 38 small charges were detonated to breach the hull.[9] The ship sank in two minutes and ten seconds, coming to rest with the keel embedded a metre into the seabed and facing the ocean currents, and the uppermost part of the ship 3 metres (9.8 ft) below sea level.[8][9][10] A 2009 study of the value of protected areas estimated that the wreck had contributed A$18 million to the Sunshine Coast economy.[11] In July 2010, the Queensland Government was forced to step up patrols of the wreck site because people were illegally using the dive exclusion zone as a fishing site.[12] As part of celebrations for the tenth anniversary of the ship's scuttling, 92.7 MIX FM conducted the world's first live underwater radio broadcast from the wreck on 31 July 2015.[13]
Education edit
There are no schools in Mudjimba. The nearest primary school is Pacific Paradise State School in neighbouring Pacific Paradise to the west. The nearest secondary school is Maroochydore State High School in Maroochydore to the south.[4]
Transport edit
Sunshine Coast Airport is located adjacent to the suburb; the Kinetic Group depot is near the airport.
Only a small fraction of residents, approximately 0.2%, rely on public transport for their daily commute to work or school, while households typically have an average of 2 vehicles each.[14]
Amenities edit
Mudjimba Community Hall is 41 Cottonwood Street (26°37′08″S 153°05′46″E / 26.6188°S 153.0960°E). The hall is operated by the Mudjimba Residents' Association and is available for hire.[15][16]
Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club is at 20 Mudjimba Esplanade (26°36′53″S 153°06′03″E / 26.6148°S 153.1008°E).[15][17][18]
Mudjimba Rural Fire Station is at Cottonwood Street (26°37′06″S 153°05′48″E / 26.6184°S 153.0967°E). The brigade is operated by volunteers.[7][19]
North Shore Multi Sports Complex and North Shore Community Centre at 701 David Low Way (26°36′47″S 153°05′06″E / 26.6131°S 153.0849°E). A range of sporting and recreational activities are available.[20][21]
North Shore Football Club has a soccer field at 53 Nojoor Road (26°37′17″S 153°05′29″E / 26.6214°S 153.0914°E).[20][22]
Mudjimba War Memorial is at Power Memorial Park on the foreshore opposite 11 Mudjimba Esplanade (26°36′56″S 153°06′03″E / 26.6155°S 153.1009°E). The park also has beach access, car parking, barbeque facilities, toilets and a children's playground.[23]
The Mudjimba RSL sub-branch is at 43 Cottonwood Street (26°37′09″S 153°05′45″E / 26.6193°S 153.0957°E). It coordinates the annual dawn service on Anzac Day at the war memorial.[24]
Attractions edit
Although a buffer of coastal bushland has been maintained along the foreshore, Mudjimba Beach (26°36′54″S 153°06′07″E / 26.6150°S 153.1019°E) can be accessed from Mudjimba Esplanade via a series of paths through the bushland.[25][4] It is known as a good beach break for surfing.[26] Mudjimba Island is also known as a surfing area but only for expert surfers; a boat is recommended to access the island.[27]
Ex-HMAS Brisbane is a 36.6-hectare (90-acre) dive site (26°37′00″S 153°10′08″E / 26.6167°S 153.1689°E).[28] The wreck site has been colonised by sponges, soft corals, and hard corals, while over 200 different species of fish have been sighted in the area.[10] It is a restricted access area requiring a dive permit. Commercial dive tours are available and can provide transport, equipment, guides and permits.[29]
A 4-kilometre (2.5 mi) walking track through the Maroochy River Conservation Park commences at Cottonwood Street (corner Coolibah Street, 26°37′05″S 153°05′50″E / 26.6180°S 153.0973°E. It passes through a variety of natural vegetation types and includes boardwalks and bridges to traverse the paperbark swamp.[30]
The Mudjimba Beach Holiday Park on Cottonwood Street (26°37′03″S 153°05′56″E / 26.6174°S 153.0990°E) provides cabins and site for caravans and campers.[31]
References edit
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- ^ a b "Mudjimba Island – island in the Sunshine Coast Region (entry 23297)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ^ "Midgen Berry". Amber Leaf Landscaping. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
- ^ a b c d e "History". Mudjimba Residents' Association. 22 May 2016. Archived from the original on 28 November 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ^ a b "The Brisbane, Wreck to Reef... one year on" (PDF). Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 April 2015. Retrieved 24 March 2015.
- ^ a b "Nature, culture and history". Ex-HMAS Brisbane Regional Park. Queensland Government. Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing. 10 February 2014. Retrieved 24 March 2015.
- ^ a b "EX HMAS Brisbane". Snorkel Safari Brisbane. Archived from the original on 7 December 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ^ "Dive wreck makes $18m for Sun Coast". ABC News. 19 August 2009. Archived from the original on 29 November 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ^ "Government failing to stop illegal fishing at dive site". Australia: ABC News. 28 July 2010. Archived from the original on 30 October 2016. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ Sunreef Scuba Diving Services, Sunreef and Mix FM to celebrate ex-HMAS anniversary with world-first live broadcast from a wreck
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- ^ a b "Community facilities - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 22 October 2020. Archived from the original on 23 October 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- ^ "Community Hall". Mudjimba Residents' Association. 10 June 2020. Archived from the original on 28 November 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
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- ^ "Home". Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club. Archived from the original on 28 November 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
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- ^ a b "Building points - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 17 November 2020. Archived from the original on 25 November 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ "Be Involved Be Inspired Be Connected". North Shore Community Centre. Archived from the original on 28 November 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
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- ^ "Mudjimba War Memorial". Monument Australia. Archived from the original on 29 November 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ "Mudjimba RSL Sub Branch". RSL Sunshine Coast & Regional District. Archived from the original on 29 November 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ "Mudjimba Beach – beach in the Sunshine Coast Region (entry 23296)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ "Mudjimba". WannaSurf. Archived from the original on 28 November 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
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External links edit
- "Mudjimba". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.
- "Ex-HMAS Brisbane Conservation Park, Sunshine Coast". Parks and Forests, Department of Environment and Science. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 28 November 2020.