Currajong State School opened on 28 June 1954. In about 1888 Hunt planted currajong trees in the grounds. Currajong had a population of 2,628 in . While practicing companion animal medicine and surgery in Townsville, he purchased Currajong veterinary hospital. One crewman died, when the "Currajong" sank in the main shipping channel. In the , Currajong had a population of 2,548 people. Currajong is a suburb in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. In 1961, Currajong replaced the RAAF who withdrew due to a struggle for numbers.