Murray, Queensland
| Murray Townsville, Queensland | |
|---|---|
  Murray | |
| Coordinates | 19°20′25″S 146°46′37″E / 19.34028°S 146.77694°E |
| Population | 1,491 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 4814 |
| LGA(s) | City of Townsville |
Murray is a suburb in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia.[2]
History
Murray is situated in the traditional Wulgurukaba Aboriginal country.[3] The origin of the suburb name is from Lieutenant Colonel Henry William Murray VC, with the place named on the 1 April 1969. [4]
See also
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Murray (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ "Murray – suburb in Townsville City (entry 44615)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ "Traditional Landowners - History and Heritage". Archived from the original on 27 March 2020. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ "Queensland place names - Murray". Archived from the original on 6 October 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
