Wattlebank
| Wattlebank Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Wattlebank | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 23°07′13″S 150°28′21″E / 23.1202°S 150.4725°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 74 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 2.379/km2 (6.16/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4704 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 31.1 km2 (12.0 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Livingstone Shire | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | |||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Capricornia | ||||||||||||||
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Wattlebank is a rural locality in the Livingstone Shire, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Wattlebank had a population of 74 people.[1]
Geography
[edit]The terrain varies from 20 to 150 metres (66 to 492 ft) above sea level.[3] The land use is grazing on native vegetation.[4]
History
[edit]Barmoya Central State School opened on 28 August 1918.[5] In February 1930, the school was closed because it had only seven students; it was suggested that the school should be moved to a more central location.[6] In October 1931, it was proposed to relocate the school building to Rossmoya Road where 16 students could attend the school,[7][8] but some parents thought it was too distant for their children to travel to and from the school each day.[9][10] In June 1932, it was decided to move the school to Rossmoya Road,[11] but, in March 1933, the government said there were insufficient funds available to move the school at that time.[12] In September 1933, tenders were called to relocate the school.[13] The school was relocated in January 1934.[14] In 1936, it was renamed Wattlebank State School.[15] It closed in December 1959.[16] It was on the western side of Rossmoya Road (approx 23°07′49″S 150°27′34″E / 23.13030°S 150.45931°E).[17][18]
Demographics
[edit]In the 2016 census, Wattlebank had a population of 78 people.[19]
In the 2021 census, Wattlebank had a population of 74 people.[1]
Education
[edit]There are no schools in Wattlebank. The nearest government primary schools are Milman State School in neighbouring Milman to the west and The Caves State School in neighbouring The Caves to the south. The nearest government secondary school is Glenmore State High School in Kawana, Rockhampton, to the south.[20]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Wattlebank (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Wattlebank – locality in Livingstone Shire (entry 49428)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Mountains and ranges; Contours; Watercourses". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Protected areas and forests; Land use". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ "NEW STATE SCHOOL". The Telegraph. No. 14, 261. Queensland, Australia. 9 August 1918. p. 9. Retrieved 25 February 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "THE CAVES". Morning Bulletin. No. 20353. Queensland, Australia. 22 February 1930. p. 10. Retrieved 25 February 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "THE CAVES". Morning Bulletin. No. 20, 366. Queensland, Australia. 24 October 1931. p. 6. Retrieved 25 February 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "NEWS FROM COUNTRY". Morning Bulletin. No. 20, 368. Queensland, Australia. 27 October 1931. p. 11. Retrieved 25 February 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "IRATE PARENTS". Morning Bulletin. No. 20, 449. Queensland, Australia. 30 January 1932. p. 6. Retrieved 25 February 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "PROPOSED REMOVAL OF SCHOOL". Morning Bulletin. No. 20, 535. Queensland, Australia. 11 May 1932. p. 6. Retrieved 25 February 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "COUNTRY NEWS". Morning Bulletin. No. 20, 571. Queensland, Australia. 22 June 1932. p. 3. Retrieved 25 February 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "BARMOYA CENTRAL SCHOOL". The Evening News. No. 3574. Queensland, Australia. 14 March 1933. p. 11. Retrieved 25 February 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS". The Courier-mail. No. 11. Queensland, Australia. 8 September 1933. p. 7. Retrieved 25 February 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "THE CAVES". The Central Queensland Herald. Vol. 6, no. 211. Queensland, Australia. 11 January 1934. p. 41. Retrieved 25 February 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "CHILDREN'S FANCY DRESS BALL". Morning Bulletin. No. 21, 906. Queensland, Australia. 7 October 1936. p. 11. Retrieved 25 February 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Agency ID 5952, Wattlebank State School". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "Queensland Two Mile series sheet 2m237" (Map). Queensland Government. 1952. Archived from the original on 22 September 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Wattlebank (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
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