The land use is a mixture of grazing on native vegetation and horticulture.[6] It is a prominent banana growing region with some of Australia's largest banana plantations.[3][4]
History
The locality is presumably so named because it is to the east of neighbouring Palmerston, which in turn is believed to be named after explorer and prospector, Christie Palmerston.[7]
About July 1933, the land of East Palmerston was surveyed to enable 10,400 acres be offered for selection in 55 lots.[8] By September 1938, a large population was living in the area with some farms sufficiently established to supply cream to the Millaa Millaa butter factory.[9]
On 25 April (Anzac Day) 2008, a memorial was unveiled at Palmerston East State School at 2068 Palmerston Highway commemorating the Australian servicemen and women who served during wars and other conflicts.[16]
Demographics
In the 2016 census, East Palmerston had a population of 173 people.[17]
In the 2021 census, East Palmerston had a population of 220 people.[1]
Education
There are no schools in East Palmerston. The nearest government primary school is Mundoo State School in Wangan to the north-east. The nearest government secondary school is Innisfail State College in Innisfail Estate to the north-east.[18]
^"Topical Talk". The Australian Worker. Vol. 46, no. 36. New South Wales, Australia. 8 September 1937. p. 3. Archived from the original on 6 April 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
