Rubyvale, Queensland
| Rubyvale Queensland |
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 Main street of Rubyvale |
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| Population: | 510[1] |
| Postcode: | 4702 |
| Coordinates: | 23°25′S 147°41′E / 23.417°S 147.683°ECoordinates: 23°25′S 147°41′E / 23.417°S 147.683°E |
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| LGA: | Central Highlands Regional Council |
| State District: | Gregory |
| Federal Division: | Flynn |
Rubyvale is a town in the Australian state of Queensland, approximately 61 kilometres (38 mi) west of Emerald. Situated in a region called the Gemfields, sapphires are mined extensively in the area. At the 2006 census, Rubyvale had a population of 510.[1]
Rubyvale is home to a small library, a convenience store/news agents, post office, hotel and take-away bottle shop, as well as a variety of accommodation and fossicking areas. Some popular places to go fossicking are the Bob n John Mine, Bobby Dazzler and Pats Gems. The area can get up to 40'C during summer, and can reach 0°C in winter. The RSL was recently closed due to legal reasons.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Rubyvale (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=UCL349600&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
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