Palmwoods, Queensland
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Palmwoods Sunshine Coast, Queensland |
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Palmwoods Hotel
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| Coordinates | 26°41′S 152°57′E / 26.683°S 152.950°ECoordinates: 26°41′S 152°57′E / 26.683°S 152.950°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 5,492 (2011 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4555 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 100 km (62 mi) from Brisbane | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Sunshine Coast Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Glass House | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Fairfax | ||||||||||||||
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Palmwoods is a town and locality in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. At the 2011 census, Palmwoods had a population of 5,492.
Palmwoods is part of the Sunshine Coast situated near Nambour. It is situated close to popular family tourist attractions such as The Big Pineapple. Pineapple growing remains the most important primary industry in the area. Palmwoods is located 15 minutes from the beach and the Blackall Range.
The small town was previously named Merriman Flats in 1881 by the Kuskopfs who were early European settlers in the area.Palmwoods railway station was opened leading to the nearby town to be renamed Palmwoods after the Piccabeen Palm groves growing in the area. Palmwoods Post Office opened by 1902 (a receiving office had been open from 1892).
Between 1915-1935 a tramway existed from Palmwoods to Buderim.
Palmwoods has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
Palmwoods is regarded for its various eating and drinking establishments. The Palmwoods Pub, built in 1902, has recently undergone a multi-million dollar renovation, and is known for creating job opportunities for backpackers . Ricks Garage, an American themed diner, is one of the most popular eateries in Queensland, and attracts tourists from across eastern Australia.
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