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Malanda /məˈlændə/ is a rural town and locality in the Tablelands Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Malanda had a population of 2,000 people. The economy is based upon agriculture (particularly dairy) and tourism.

Geography

Malanda is on the Atherton Tableland in Far North Queensland, 85 kilometres (53 mi) from Cairns and 732 metres (2,402 ft) above sea level. The town is located downstream of the Malanda Falls on the North Johnstone River.

The northern entrance to the town passes the Malanda Falls. In comparison to the gorges of the escarpment the falls were created by the last flow of lava from the Malanda Shield Volcano with a cascade of roughly 4 metres. The town's unofficial swimming pool lies at the bottom of the falls, as there is an established pool located near the primary school. The name 'Malanda', according to some sources, was the local Aboriginal word meaning 'waterfalls'.

The Malanda–Atherton Road exits to the northwest, and the Millaa Millaa–Malanda Road exits to the south.

History

Malanda formed part of Ngajanji territory.

The name Malanda comes from Malanda Creek, and is believed to be an Aboriginal name for the Upper Johnstone River, with the suggested meaning little stream with big stones or running rivers.

Malanda first developed in the 1900s after the discovery of tin and copper at Herberton saw a steady stream of miners and engineers moving over the mountains from the coast.

In 1886, a decision was made to build a railway coming into the area but the problems of construction outweighed its use. Over 3,412 kilometres (2,120 mi) of railway was installed into the region in the next six years. By 1890 the Tablelands railway line had reached Kuranda. It pushed on to Mareeba in 1893 and Atherton in 1903 and did not reach Malanda until 1911. The line closed in 1964.

In 1908, James English (later the publican of the Malanda Hotel and father of Charles English) and James Emerson both moved into the area. Both saw the district's dairy potential. English brought cattle from Kiama and the Richmond River areas in New South Wales and Emerson had a herd of 1,026 cattle overlanded from Lismore. They took 16 months to reach Malanda and only 560 survived the journey. Despite this arduous start the industry grew and by 1919 Malanda had its own butter factory. In 1973 this amalgamated with the factory in Millaa Millaa to form the Atherton Tablelands Co-operative Dairy Association.

In 1910, in response to a developing local industry, John Prince established a sawmill in Malanda. It was from this mill that the boards for the Malanda Hotel (built in 1911) were sawn.

Malanda Post Office opened by January 1912 (a receiving office had been open from 1911).

The Malanda parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cairns was established in 1959.

Malanda State School opened on 4 August 1913. From 1949 until 1961, it also offered secondary education, until Malanda State High School opened on 23 January 1961.

The first Malanda Show took place on 6–7 September 1916 on land belonging to James English, with 1000 people attending the show on the second day.

The Malanda Library and Customer Service Centre building opened in 1990.

Demographics

In the 2006 census, the town of Malanda had a population of 1,009 people.

In the 2011 census, the locality of Malanda had a population of 2,052 people.

In the 2016 census, the locality of Malanda had a population of 1,985 people.

In the 2021 census, the locality of Malanda had a population of 2,000 people.

Heritage listings

Malanda has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

Majestic Picture Theatre, 1 Eacham Place
Malanda Falls Swimming Pool, Malanda Falls Park
St James Catholic Church, Monash Ave

Economy

Malanda produces milk and cheese. Local promoters, noting that Malanda milk is sold in the Northern Territory and as far north as Weipa, declared Malanda to be 'the headquarters for one of the largest and longest milk runs in the world'. The milk is also exported to Indonesia and Malaysia. Malanda Milk is now a part of Dairy Farmers, but with a shorter milk run, only as far south as Mackay and as far north as Darwin.

Education

Malanda State School is a government primary (Prep–6) school for boys and girls at 24 Mary Street (17°20′56″S 145°35′41″E / 17.3489°S 145.5946°E / -17.3489; 145.5946 (Malanda State School)). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 351 students with 23 teachers (21 full-time equivalent) and 17 non-teaching staff (11 full-time equivalent). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 380 students with 26 teachers (24 full-time equivalent) and 18 non-teaching staff (12 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.

Malanda State High School is a government secondary (7–12) school for boys and girls at Memorial Drive (17°21′32″S 145°35′36″E / 17.3590°S 145.5934°E / -17.3590; 145.5934 (Malanda State High School)). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 368 students with 34 teachers (33 full-time equivalent) and 25 non-teaching staff (18 full-time equivalent). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 418 students with 38 teachers (37 full-time equivalent) and 29 non-teaching staff (20 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.

Amenities

Tablelands Regional Council operates the Malanda Library at 31 James Street, Malanda. It is open Tuesday to Saturday.

The Malanda branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at the QCWA Hall at 3 Elizabeth Street.

St James' Catholic Church is at 7 Monash Avenue. It is within the Malanda Parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cairns.

Attractions

The Malanda Falls Conservation Park is just opposite the Malanda Falls. It offers a short walk through the rainforest and an opportunity to see a wide range of rainforest trees.

The Peeramon Hotel is 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) to the east of the town, It was once a siding for the Tolga-Millaa Millaa railway. Today the solitary pub is the only reminder of a once-thriving town which was surveyed in 1907. The publican has a collection of antique telephones. The hotel suffered some serious damage from Cyclone Larry in March 2006.

The Malanda Art Trail starts at the town library. Nine vibrant artworks commemorate the rich history of Malanda's community – the Original Inhabitants, Hardships and Struggles, Transport, Commerce, Recollections, Early Settlers, the Dairy Industry, Recreation and Looking Ahead. Close study of the individual mosaics (each of which contains a blue butterfly) reveals many details camouflaged in the intricate designs, and the handmade ceramic border tiles tell more about the theme of the central mosaic. Mosaics were made by former resident Felicity Wallis.

It is possible to swim with platypus at the base of Malanda Falls. The North Johnstone River is free of crocodiles.

Tree-kangaroos have been seen crossing the road over the top of Malanda Falls.

The Majestic Theatre is said to be the oldest continually-operating cinema in Australia and has potato-sack seating on 14 December 1929 it was dedicated by Fred Browning, Superintendent of the Atherton Ambulance centre. Mr. Browning produced, stage managed and performed in the opening concert.

The Malanda Hotel has a grand ballroom and staircase and is claimed to be the largest wooden structure in Australia.

The Historical Resource Centre in Elizabeth Street is the meeting room and archival repository for all printed and photographic collections of the Eacham Historical Society. It houses a comprehensive library of books pertaining to the history of North Queensland. These books are available for perusal and study at the centre by students and members of the general public. Books can be borrowed by members of the society. The Land Settlement Registers, which contain the names of all the first settlers in the Atherton Land Agent's District, are available for perusal and research. The handwritten registers contain a wealth of information about the early settlement of the Atherton tablelands. The Resource Centre is open Tuesday evenings 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm, and Thursday mornings, 9.00 am to noon.

Facilities

Despite the name, Malanda Wastewater Treatment Plant is at 228 English Road in neighbouring Kureen to the north (17°19′48″S 145°36′26″E / 17.3300°S 145.6071°E / -17.3300; 145.6071 (Malanda Wastewater Treatment Plant)).

Notable residents

Charles English, Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
Jack Mundey, trade unionist and conservationist
Shane Stefanutto, former professional football player for the Brisbane Roar and North Queensland Fury.

References

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"Malanda History | Malanda Falls Visitor Centre | Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Australia | tourism maps, brochures, tour and accommodation bookings". Archived from the original on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 16 October 2010.
Macquarie Dictionary, Fourth Edition (2005). Melbourne, The Macquarie Library Pty Ltd. ISBN 1-876429-14-3
^ "Malanda – town in Tablelands Region (entry 20684)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
^ "Malanda – locality in Tablelands Region (entry 48739)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
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"NOMENCLATURE OF QUEENSLAND.—182". The Courier-mail. No. 832. Queensland, Australia. 30 April 1936. p. 12. Archived from the original on 29 August 2022. Retrieved 10 November 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
"SKETCHER". The Queenslander. No. 2456. Queensland, Australia. 11 April 1914. p. 8. Archived from the original on 26 December 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Archived from the original on 15 May 2014. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
^ "Malanda Parish". Roman Catholic Diocese of Cairns. Archived from the original on 18 November 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
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"Malanda Show". Townsville Daily Bulletin. Vol. XXXII, no. 10, 554. Queensland, Australia. 21 September 1916. p. 3. Archived from the original on 29 August 2022. Retrieved 26 May 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
This Misplaced Pages article incorporates CC BY 4.0 licensed text from: "Malanda Show : 100 years of dairying on the Atherton Tablelands". Blog. State Library of Queensland. 8 July 2016. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
"Queensland Public Libraries Statistical Bulletin 2016–2017" (PDF). Public Libraries Connect. State Library of Queensland. November 2017. Archived (PDF) from the original on 30 January 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
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Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Malanda (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Malanda (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
"Majestic Picture Theatre (entry 601743)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
"Malanda Falls Swimming Pool (entry 602733)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
"St James Catholic Church & Altar (entry 601283)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
"Malanda – Queensland – Australia". The Sydney Morning Herald. 8 February 2004. Archived from the original on 11 February 2007. Retrieved 31 July 2006.
^ "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
"Malanda State School". Malanda State School. 2 December 2019. Archived from the original on 7 March 2022. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
^ "ACARA School Profile 2017". Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
^ "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
"Malanda State High School". Malanda State High School. 8 May 2019. Archived from the original on 10 November 2019. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
"Malanda Library". Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 17 January 2018.
"Branch Locations". Queensland Country Women's Association. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
"Wastewater". TRC - Tablelands Regional Council. Archived from the original on 18 March 2024. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
"Malanda Sewage Treatment Plant". Wetland Info. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 6 September 2024. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
"Malanda Wastewater Treatment Plant". Google Street View. September 2021. Retrieved 6 September 2024.

External links

"Malanda". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.
Town map of Malanda, 1974
Destination Malanda
The Eacham Historical Society

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Towns and localities in the Tablelands Region, Queensland

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v t e Atherton Tableland
Schools	Atherton State High School Jubilee Christian College Mareeba State High School St Stephen's Catholic College
Attractions	Curtain Fig Tree Davies Creek Lake Tinaroo Lake Eacham Lake Barrine Mount Hypipamee Crater Mount Quincan Seven Sisters Windy Hill
Waterfalls	Barron Blencoe Clamshell Crystal Davies Creek Falls Dinner Herbert River Falls Josephine Kearneys Malanda Millaa Millaa Millstream Murray Stoney Creek Falls Surprise Creek Falls Tchupala Tinaroo Tully Wallaman Whites Wongalee
Towns	Atherton Dimbulah Herberton Irvinebank Kairi Kuranda Mareeba Malanda Millaa Millaa Mutchilba Ravenshoe Tinaroo Tolga Walkamin Yungaburra
Local government areas	Mareeba Tablelands

v t e Far North Queensland, Queensland
Cities	Cairns
Townships	Atherton Aurukun Babinda Badu Island Bamaga Burketown Cardwell Chillagoe Coen Cooktown Croydon Dimbulah Doomadgee Georgetown Gordonvale Herberton Hope Vale Innisfail Karumba Kowanyama Kuranda Laura Lockhart River Malanda Mapoon Mareeba Millaa Millaa Mission Beach Mornington Island Mossman Napranum Normanton Pormpuraaw Port Douglas Thursday Island Tully Weipa Wujal Wujal Yungaburra
Local Government Areas	Aurukun Burke Cairns Carpentaria Cassowary Coast Cook Croydon Doomadgee Douglas Etheridge Hope Vale Kowanyama Lockhart River Mapoon Mareeba Mornington Napranum Northern Peninsula Area Pormpuraaw Tablelands Torres Strait Islands (not autonomous) Torres Strait Islands (autonomous) Weipa Wujal Wujal Yarrabah
National Parks	Alwal Annan River Apudthama Barnard Island Group Barron Gorge Blackbraes Bulleringa Cape Melville Chillagoe-Mungana Claremont Isles Clump Mountain Crater Lakes Daintree Danbulla Davies Creek Djiru Ella Bay Endeavour River Eubenangee Swamp Family Islands Fitzroy Island Flinders Group Frankland Group Forty Mile Scrub Great Basalt Wall Green Island Grey Peaks Girramay Girringun Goold Island Hann Tableland Hasties Swamp Hinchinbrook Island Hope Islands Howick Group Hull River Japoon Kalkajaka Kirrama Kuranda Kurrimine Beach Kutini-Payamu Lama Lama Lizard Island Ma’alpiku Island Macalister Range Malaan Maria Creek Marpa Michaelmas and Upolu Cays Millstream Falls Mitchell-Alice Rivers Mitirinchi Island Moresby Range Mount Cook Mount Hypipamee Mount Lewis Mount Spurgeon Mount Webb Mount Windsor Mowbray Ngalba Bulal Nymph Island Oyala Thumotang Palmerston Rocks Piper Islands Possession Island Precipice Raine Island Rinyirru Rocky Islets Russell River Sandbanks Saunders Islands Sir Charles Hardy Group Staaten River Starcke Three Islands Topaz Road Tully Gorge Turtle Group Two Islands Undara Volcanic Wooroonooran Wuthara Island Yamarrinh Wachangan Islands Yungaburra
Places of Interest	Atherton Tableland Barron Falls Cape Tribulation Daintree Rainforest Hinchinbrook Island Mount Bartle Frere Princess Charlotte Bay Torres Strait Islands

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