Glenorchy, Queensland

Suburb of Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia
25°37′24″S 152°38′24″E / 25.6233°S 152.64°E / -25.6233; 152.64Population84 (2021 census)[1] • Density6.89/km2 (17.83/sq mi)Postcode(s)4650Area12.2 km2 (4.7 sq mi)Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)LGA(s)Fraser Coast RegionState electorate(s)MaryboroughFederal division(s)Wide Bay
Suburbs around Glenorchy:
Tinana South Tinana South Tinana South
Ferney Glenorchy Teddington
Antigua Owanyilla Teddington

Glenorchy is a rural locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Glenorchy had a population of 84 people.[1]

Geography

The Bruce Highway passes through the locality from north (Tinana South) to south (Owanyilla).[3]

The locality's south-western boundary is the Mary River. A number of small creeks have their source in the locality; all of which are tributaries directly or indirectly of the Mary River.[3]

The principal land use is irrigated cropping, principally sugarcane. There is also grazing on native vegetation.[3]

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Glenorchy had a population of 83 people.[4]

In the 2021 census, Glenorchy had a population of 84 people.[1]

Education

There are no schools in Glenorchy. The nearest primary school is in Tinana South and the nearest secondary schools are in Maryborough.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Glenorchy (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Glenorchy – locality in Fraser Coast Region (entry 46738)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  4. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Glenorchy (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
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Towns and localities in Fraser Coast Region