The Limits, Queensland

The Limits
The Limits
Interactive map of The Limits
Coordinates: 25°40′29″S 151°40′04″E / 25.6747°S 151.6677°E / -25.6747; 151.6677 (The Limits (centre of locality))
CountryAustralia
StateQueensland
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
26.6 km2 (10.3 sq mi)
Population
 • Total0 (2021 census)[2]
 • Density0.000/km2 (0.00/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+10:00 (AEST)
Postcode
4625
Suburbs around The Limits
Gayndah Gayndah Campbell Creek
Woodmillar The Limits Campbell Creek
Barlyne Penwhaupell Campbell Creek

The Limits is a rural locality in the North Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia.[3] In the 2021 census, The Limits had "no people or a very low population".[2]

Geography

The locality is loosely bounded to the west by Oaky Creek.[4]

Most of The Limits is mountainous terrain ranging from 120 to 420 metres (390 to 1,380 ft) above sea level with the lower flatter areas in the north-east of the locality.[4]

The land use is predominantly grazing on native vegetation.[4]

History

The origin of the name is unclear but the Von Cronholm family were fruit growers at "The Limit" (singular) from at least 1936.[5][6]

Demographics

In the 2016 census, The Limits had a population of 4 people.[7]

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

Education

There are no schools in The Limits. The nearest government primary school is Gayndah State School in neighbouring Gayndah to the north-west. The nearest government secondary school is Burnett State College, also in Gayndah.[8]

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "The Limits (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  2. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "The Limits (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  3. ^ "The Limits – locality in North Burnett Region (entry 45418)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  4. ^ a b c "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  5. ^ Commonwealth electoral roll (Queensland) 1941 (Version 1.01 with QFHSdatasearch - 1.11 ed.), Queensland Family History Society Inc, 2010, ISBN 978-1-921171-27-7
  6. ^ "Waldock—Von Cronholm". Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser. No. 20, 279. Queensland, Australia. 8 July 1936. p. 10. Archived from the original on 4 February 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
  7. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "The Limits (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  8. ^ "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 16 February 2026.