Thornton Beach, Queensland
| Thornton Beach Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Thornton Beach | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 16°10′20″S 145°26′26″E / 16.1723°S 145.4405°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 5 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 0.35/km2 (0.91/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4873 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 14.2 km2 (5.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Shire of Douglas | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Cook | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Leichhardt | ||||||||||||||
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Thornton Beach is a coastal town and locality in the Shire of Douglas, Queensland, Australia.[2][3] In the 2016 census, Thornton Beach had a population of 5 people.[1]
Geography
Thornton Beach is bounded to the south by the Cape Tribuation Road and to the east by the Coral Sea. The wide, flat beach has a tide which, at its highest point, almost reached the trees.[4] Most of the southern and western parts of the locality are within the Daintree National Park. Cape Tribulation Road connects from Diwan to the south through to Cape Tribulation to the north and passes through the town.[5]
History
Thornton Beach was named as a town on 1 February 1972.[2]
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Thornton Beach (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ a b "Thornton Beach – town in Shire of Douglas (entry 34324)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
- ^ "Thornton Beach – locality in Shire of Douglas (entry 48900)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
- ^ "Thornton - Beach in Thornton Beach Cairns QLD". SLS Beachsafe. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
- ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
