Homebush, Queensland

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

[1] The name Homebush is taken from the name of a pastoral run owned by E. B. Cornish in 1864 and operated by John Walker in 1866.

[8] The opening service for the Homebush Presbyterian Church was held on Sunday 6 October 1912.

[1] 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.

[17] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 48 students with 3 teachers and 7 non-teaching staff (4 full-time equivalent).

Homebush Sugar Mill, circa 1895
Homebush Mission Hall, side view, 2005