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Eureka, Queensland

Coordinates: 25°16′39″S 152°10′09″E / 25.2775°S 152.1691°E / -25.2775; 152.1691
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Eureka
Queensland
Eureka is located in Queensland
Eureka
Eureka
Coordinates25°16′39″S 152°10′09″E / 25.2775°S 152.1691°E / -25.2775; 152.1691
Population223 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density2.217/km2 (5.741/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4660
Area100.6 km2 (38.8 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)Bundaberg Region
State electorate(s)Burnett
Federal division(s)Hinkler
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.[2] In the 2021 census, Eureka had a population of 223 people.[1]

History

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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.[3]

Demographics

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In the 2016 census, Eureka had a population of 170 people.[4]

In the 2021 census, Eureka had a population of 223 people.[1]

Education

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There are no schools in Eureka. The nearest primary schools are in Childers, Booyal, Cordalba and Dallarnil. The nearest secondary schools is in Childers (Isis District State High School).[5]

References

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