Eurimbula, Queensland

Eurimbula
Eurimbula
Interactive map of Eurimbula
Coordinates: 24°09′35″S 151°46′30″E / 24.1597°S 151.7749°E / -24.1597; 151.7749 (Eurimbula (centre of locality))
CountryAustralia
StateQueensland
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
507.9 km2 (196.1 sq mi)
Population
 • Total0 (2021 census)[2]
 • Density0.0000/km2 (0.0000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+10:00 (AEST)
Postcode
4677
Suburbs around Eurimbula
Foreshores Coral Sea Coral Sea
Rodds Bay
Turkey Beach
Eurimbula Seventeen Seventy
Agnes Water
Bororen Mount Tom
Captain Creek
Round Hill

Eurimbula is a coastal rural locality in the Gladstone Region, Queensland, Australia.[3] In the 2021 census, Eurimbula had "no people or a very low population".[2] It is home to the Eurimbula National Park. The locality is part of the Gooreng Gooreng Aboriginal people's traditional territory.[4]

Geography

The waters and inlets of the Coral Sea form the north-western, northern, eastern, and south-eastern boundaries. The Bustard Head Light is within the locality.[5]

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Eurimbula had "no people or a very low population".[6]

In the 2021 census, Eurimbula had "no people or a very low population".[2]

Heritage listings

Eurimbula has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

Education

There are no schools in Eurimbula. The nearest government primary schools are Agnes Water State School in neighbouring Agnes Water to the east and Bororen State School in neighbouring Bororen to the south-west. The nearest government secondary schools are Tannum Sands State High School in Tannum Sands to the north-west and Rosedale State School in Rosedale to the south. There are also private primary and secondary schools in Agnes Water.[8]

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Eurimbula (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  2. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Eurimbula (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Eurimbula – locality in Gladstone Region (entry 46606)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  4. ^ Queensland Department of Environment and Science (18 November 2014). "Nature, culture and history | Eurimbula National Park". Parks and forests | Department of Environment and Science, Queensland. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  5. ^ "Eurimbula, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  6. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Eurimbula (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  7. ^ "Bustard Head Lightstation (entry 601260)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 8 July 2013.
  8. ^ "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 10 February 2026.