Homebush, Queensland


Homebush is a rural locality in Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia.

History

The name Homebush is taken from the name of a pastoral run name used by John Walker in 1866.
Homebush Post Office opened on 5 December 1883 and closed in 1976.
The Homebush Sugar Mill opened in 1883 and closed in 1922.
In the 2011 census, Homebush had a population of 277 people.

Heritage listings

Homebush has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
The Mackay Regional Council operates a mobile library service on a fortnightly schedule at Homebush Road near the school.

Education

Homebush State School opened on 24 June 1889. In 2014, Homebush State School celebrated its 125th anniversary. Homebush is a coeducational school, catering to years Prep through grade 6. At 2016, enrollment was 59.