Cherwell, Queensland

Cherwell
Cherwell
Interactive map of Cherwell
Coordinates: 25°16′44″S 152°29′14″E / 25.2788°S 152.4872°E / -25.2788; 152.4872 (Cherwell (centre of locality))
CountryAustralia
StateQueensland
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorates
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
145.5 km2 (56.2 sq mi)
Population
 • Total10 (2021 census)[2]
 • Density0.07/km2 (0.18/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+10:00 (AEST)
Postcode
4660
Suburbs around Cherwell
Isis River Buxton Burrum Heads
Burrum River
Isis River Cherwell Pacific Haven
Isis River Duckinwilla Howard

Cherwell is a rural locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.[3] In the 2021 census, Cherwell had a population of 10 people.[2]

Geography

The Isis River forms the northern boundary, while the Cherwell River flows through from the south-west to form part of the eastern boundary before its confluence with the Isis River.[4][5][6]

The Bruce Highway enters the locality from the south-east (Howard) and exits to the south-west (the locality of Isis River). The North Coast railway line also enters the locality from the south-east (Howard) north of the highway and exits to the north-west (the localities of Isis River and Buxton).[7] Cherwell is served by the Wokka railway station (25°16′03″S 152°30′07″E / 25.2675°S 152.5020°E / -25.2675; 152.5020 (Wokka railway station)).[8][9]

The land use is predominantly grazing on native vegetation.[10]

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Cherwell had a population of 8 people.[11]

In the 2021 census, Cherwell had a population of 10 people.[2]

Education

There are no schools in Cherwell. The nearest government primary schools are Howard State School in neighbouring Howard to the south-east and Goodwood State School in Goodwood to the north-west. The nearest government secondary school is Isis District State High School in Childers to the west.[12]

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Cherwell (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  2. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Cherwell (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Cherwell – locality in Fraser Coast Region (entry 46641)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  4. ^ "Cherwell, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  5. ^ "Cherwell River – watercourse in Fraser Coast Regional (entry 7016)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Layers: Locality; Mountains and ranges; Contours; Watercourses". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  7. ^ "Layers: Locality; Road and rail; Railways; Railway stations". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  8. ^ "Railway stations and sidings - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 2 October 2020. Archived from the original on 5 October 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  9. ^ "Wokka – railway station in the Fraser Coast Region (entry 39351)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  10. ^ "Layers: Locality; Protected areas and forests; Land use; Sugarcane areas". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  11. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Cherwell (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  12. ^ "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 10 June 2025.