Benaraby, Queensland
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| Benaraby Queensland |
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| Population: | 594(2006)[1] |
| Postcode: | 4680 |
| Coordinates: | 23°59′57″S 151°19′04″E / 23.999181°S 151.31773°ECoordinates: 23°59′57″S 151°19′04″E / 23.999181°S 151.31773°E |
| Location: | 20 km (12 mi) S of Gladstone |
| LGA: | Sunshine Coast Regional Council |
| State electorate: | Gladstone |
| Federal Division: | Flynn |
Benaraby is a town located 20 kilometeres south of Gladstone in Central Queensland, Australia. It is located on the Boyne River and is the access point to Lake Awoonga. The population of Benaraby at the 2006 census was 594. [1]
Benaraby was primarily a rural locality, but in recent times has become more of a residential suburb for the workers in Gladstone, Boyne Island and Tannum Sands.
Currently, Benaraby contains 2 petrol stations, a primary school, a community hall, a nursery and three accommodation providers.
[edit] Benaraby State School
Benaraby State School is a public school located in Benaraby. It was established in 1886 and currently has 127 students from prep to year 7.
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[edit] References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Benaraby (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=UCL304780&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
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