Eureka, Queensland
Suburb of Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia
25°16′39″S 152°10′09″E / 25.2775°S 152.1691°E / -25.2775; 152.1691Suburbs around Eureka: | ||
Booyal | Isis Central | Apple Tree Creek |
Booyal | Eureka | Kullogum |
Golden Fleece | Golden Fleece | Kullogum |
Eureka is a rural locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Eureka had a population of 223 people.[1]
History
In 1887, 20,480 acres (8,290 ha) of land were resumed from the Eureka (Toomolongyore) pastoral run. The land was offered for selection for the establishment of small farms on 17 April 1887.[3]
Demographics
In the 2016 census, Eureka had a population of 170 people.[4]
In the 2021 census, Eureka had a population of 223 people.[1]
Education
There are no schools in Eureka. The nearest primary schools are in Childers, Booyal, Cordalba and Dallarnil. The nearest secondary schools is in Childers (Isis District State High School).[5]
References
- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Eureka (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Eureka – locality in Bundaberg Region (entry 47133)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
- ^ "Proclamations under the New Land Acts". The Brisbane Courier. Queensland, Australia. 2 March 1877. p. 3. Retrieved 20 February 2020 – via Trove.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Eureka (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
External links
- "Map of the parish of Eureka". Queensland Government. 1976.
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Towns, suburbs and localities in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland
- Ashfield
- Avenell Heights
- Avoca
- Bargara
- Branyan
- Bundaberg
- Bundaberg Central
- Bundaberg East
- Bundaberg North
- Bundaberg South
- Bundaberg West
- Coral Cove
- Elliott
- Elliott Heads
- Gooburrum
- Kalkie
- Kensington
- Kepnock
- Millbank
- Mon Repos
- Norville
- Oakwood
- Qunaba
- Rubyanna
- Sharon
- Svensson Heights
- Thabeban
- Walkervale
- Woongarra
- Abbotsford
- Abington
- Alloway
- Apple Tree Creek
- Avondale
- Boolboonda
- Booyal
- Bucca
- Bullyard
- Bungadoo
- Burnett Heads
- Buxton
- Calavos
- Childers
- Coonarr
- Cordalba
- Dalga
- Dalysford
- Damascus
- Delan
- Doolbi
- Doughboy
- Drinan
- Duingal
- Electra
- Elliott
- Eureka
- Fairymead
- Farnsfield
- Gaeta
- Gin Gin
- Givelda
- Good Night
- Goodwood
- Gregory River
- Horse Camp
- Horton
- Innes Park
- Isis Central
- Isis River
- Kalpowar
- Kinkuna
- Kolonga
- Kullogum
- Lake Monduran
- Maroondan
- McIlwraith
- Meadowvale
- Miara
- Molangul
- Monduran
- Moolboolaman
- Moore Park
- Moore Park Beach
- Moorland
- Morganville
- Mullett Creek
- Nearum
- New Moonta
- Nielson Park
- North Gregory
- North Isis
- Pine Creek
- Promisedland
- Redhill Farms
- Redridge
- Rosedale
- Skyring Reserve
- South Bingera
- South Isis
- South Kolan
- St Agnes
- St Kilda
- Takilberan
- Tirroan
- Walkers Point
- Wallaville
- Watalgan
- Waterloo
- Welcome Creek
- Windermere
- Winfield
- Wonbah
- Wonbah Forest
- Woodgate
- Woodgate Beach
- Yandaran
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