Narangba is a town and suburb of the Moreton Bay Region, Queensland, Australia.
Narangba is a town and suburb of the Moreton Bay Region, Queensland, Australia. It is located 34 km north of Brisbane CBD.
This suburb has rural origins, but is being redeveloped as a residential suburb on the outskirts of the greater Brisbane metropolitan area. In the 2016 census, Narangba had a population of 18,573 people.
History
Narangba is situated in the Yugarabul traditional Aboriginal country. The name Narangba possibly originated from an Aboriginal word meaning "small place" or "small ridge". Earlier, it was part of an area referred to as Stoney Creek. The railway station was originally called Sideling Creek Station, but later renamed as Narangba. The suburb lies within the Burpengary Creek catchment area.
Weather
The climate in Narangba is a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification: Cfa). It consists of hot, humid and wet summers and mild, mainly dry winters.Precipitation in the warmer months is usually from thunderstorms, of which many can be severe. It can also come from remnants of cyclones sweeping down the east coast. In the winter months, precipitation comes from cold fronts or an Australian east coast low (also known as an ECL).
Parks
Narangba has many sporting facilities, notably there are two baseball/softball pitches and three soccer fields off Harris Avenue, as well as two rugby fields as a part of Duncombe Park. Additionally, there is a basketball half court, a dog park, and a small skate park off Harris Avenue.
Schools
Narangba State School The school opened on 21 January 1910.
Jinibara State School The school was opened on 29 January 1996.
Narangba Valley State School The school was opened on 1 January 2005.
Narangba Valley State High School The school was opened on 1 January 2000.A new Catholic primary and secondary school is expected to open in 2025 initially offering Prep to Year 3 and Year 7 schooling.
Churches
Lifebuilders Churchholds English-language services at Narangba Valley State School on Creekside Drive (27.1744°S 152.9333°E? / -27.1744; 152.9333? (Lifebuilders Church)) and Afrikaans-language services at North Lakes Hotel at North Lakes. It is part of the Wesleyan Methodist Church.
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