Eureka, Queensland

Eureka
Eureka
Coordinates: 25°16′39″S 152°10′09″E / 25.2775°S 152.1691°E / -25.2775; 152.1691 (Eureka (centre of locality))
CountryAustralia
StateQueensland
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
100.6 km2 (38.8 sq mi)
Population
 • Total223 (2021 census)[2]
 • Density2.217/km2 (5.741/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+10:00 (AEST)
Postcode
4660
Suburbs 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.[3] In the 2021 census, Eureka had a population of 223 people.[2]

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.[4]

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Eureka had a population of 170 people.[5]

In the 2021 census, Eureka had a population of 223 people.[2]

Education

There are no schools in Eureka. The nearest government primary schools are Childers State School in Childers, Booyal State School in Booyal, Cordalba State School in Cordalba, and Dallarnil State School in Dallarnil. The nearest government secondary school is Isis District State High School, also in Childers.[6]

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Eureka (Qld) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  2. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Eureka (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Eureka – locality in Bundaberg Region (entry 47133)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  4. ^ "Proclamations under the New Land Acts". The Brisbane Courier. Queensland, Australia. 2 March 1877. p. 3. Retrieved 20 February 2020 – via Trove.
  5. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Eureka (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  6. ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 22 February 2020.