McIlwraith, Queensland

McIlwraith is a rural locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. In the, McIlwraith had a population of 202 people.

Geography

Uping is a neighbourhood within the locality. It takes its name from the former Uping railway station on the now-closed Mount Perry [railway line].
The locality was also served by McIlwraith railway station.
The Bundaberg-Gin Gin Road runs along the northern boundary of the locality.

History

The locality was named after the former railway station, which in turn was named after former Premier of Queensland Thomas McIlwraith.
McIlwraith State School opened on 30 October 1934.

Demographics

In the, McIlwraith had a population of 327 people.
In the, McIlwraith had a population of 191 people.
In the, McIlwraith had a population of 202 people.

Education

McIlwraith State School is a government primary school for boys and girls at 322 McIlwraith Road. In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 21 students with 2 teachers and 5 non-teaching staff. In 2022, the school had an enrolment of 12 students.
There is no secondary school in McIlwraith; the nearest government secondary school is Gin Gin State High School in neighbouring Gin Gin.