Balnagowan is a rural

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, Australia. In the , Balnagowan had a population of 438 people.

History

Balnagowan State School opened on 6 February 1950. It closed on 24 January 1977. It was one of 11 schools closed in 1977 due to falling student numbers where transport was available to access other local schools. It was on a site at 12 Coxs Road ().

Demographics

In the , Balnagowan had a population of 418 people. In the , Balnagowan had a population of 438 people.

Education

There are no schools in Balnagowan. The nearest government primary schools are: * Walkerston State School in neighbouring Walkerston to the south-east * Coningsby State School in neighbouring Farleigh to the north-east * Hampden State School in neighbouring Hampden to the north-west * Marian State School in neighbouring Marian to the south-west The nearest government secondary schools are: *

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to the east * Mackay State High School in South Mackay to the east * Mirani State High School in Mirani to the south-west

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