Wulkuraka is a western suburb of Ipswich in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. In the, Wulkuraka had a population of 1,325 people.

Geography

The Main Line railway enters the suburb from the east (Sadliers Crossing) and exits to the west (Karrabin). The suburb is served by Wulkuraka railway station (-27.6136°N, 152.7328°W). To the west of the railway station is the Wulkuraka Maintenance Centre (-27.6132°N, 152.7271°W) where Queensland Rail maintain their New Generation Rollingstock.

History

The name Wulkuraka is from a Ugarapul word meaning either red flowering gum tree or plenty of kookaburras. The Brisbane Valley railway line once joined the Main Line railway from the north at Wulkuraka.

Demographics

In the, Wulkuraka had a population of 1,234 people. In the, Wulkuraka had a population of 1,325 people.

Heritage listings

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

Education

There are no schools in Wulkuraka. The nearest government primary schools are Blair State School in neighbouring Sadliers Crossing to the east and Leichhardt State School in neighbouring Leichhardt to the south-east. The nearest government secondary schools are Ipswich State High School in neighbouring Brassall to the north and Bremer State High School in Ipswich CBD to the south-east.

Amenities

There are a number of parks in the area:

Transport

Wulkuraka railway station provides Queensland Rail City network services to Rosewood, Ipswich and Brisbane via Ipswich.

Attractions

Wulkuraka is one of the two end points for the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. Although the trail does not commence at the Wulkuraka railway station, there is a connecting bike path from the railway station to the commencement of the trail.