Walkers Point Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 25°29′44″S 152°44′34″E / 25.4955°S 152.7427°E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 75 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 5.28/km2 (13.68/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4650 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 14.2 km2 (5.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
Location |
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LGA(s) | Fraser Coast Region | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Maryborough | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Wide Bay | ||||||||||||||
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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
- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Walkers Point (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Walkers Point – locality in Fraser Coast Region (entry 46688)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
- ^ "Walkers Point, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Protected areas and forests; Land use; Sugarcane areas". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Walkers Point (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 December 2024.