Walkers Point, Queensland

Walkers Point
Walkers Point
Coordinates: 25°29′44″S 152°44′34″E / 25.4955°S 152.7427°E / -25.4955; 152.7427 (Walkers Point (centre of locality))
CountryAustralia
StateQueensland
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
14.2 km2 (5.5 sq mi)
Population
 • Total75 (2021 census)[2]
 • Density5.28/km2 (13.68/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+10:00 (AEST)
Postcode
4650
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.[3] In the 2021 census, Walkers Point had a population of 75 people.[2]

Geography

The Mary River forms the western, northern, and most of the eastern boundaries.[4]

The land is predominantly crop growing (mostly sugarcane) with some grazing on native vegetation.[5]

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Walkers Point had a population of 98 people.[6]

In the 2021 census, Walkers Point had a population of 75 people.[2]

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.[7]

References

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