Walkers Point, Queensland

Walkers Point
Queensland
Walkers Point
Coordinates25°29′44″S 152°44′34″E / 25.4955°S 152.7427°E / -25.4955; 152.7427 (Walkers Point (centre of locality))
Population75 (2021 census)
 • Density5.28/km2 (13.68/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4650
Area14.2 km2 (5.5 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s)Fraser Coast Region
State electorate(s)Maryborough
Federal division(s)Wide Bay
Suburbs around Walkers Point:
St Helens
Island Plantation
Dundathu
Island Plantation
Prawle
Maryborough Walkers Point Beaver Rock
Granville Boonooroo Plains Boonooroo Plains

Walkers Point is a rural locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Walkers Point had a population of 75 people.

Geography

The Mary River forms the western, northern, and most of the eastern boundaries.

The land is predominantly crop growing (mostly sugarcane) with some grazing on native vegetation.

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Walkers Point had a population of 98 people.

In the 2021 census, Walkers Point had a population of 75 people.

Education

There are no schools in Walkers Point. The nearest government primary school is Granville State School in neighbouring Granville to the south-west. The nearest government secondary school is Maryborough State High School in Maryborough to the west.

References

  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Walkers Point (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Walkers Point – locality in Fraser Coast Region (entry 46688)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  3. ^ "Walkers Point, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Layers: Locality; Protected areas and forests; Land use; Sugarcane areas". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
  5. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Walkers Point (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  6. ^ "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 December 2024.