The Gemfields
| The Gemfields Queensland | |
|---|---|
  The Gemfields | |
| Coordinates | 23°31′S 147°47′E / 23.517°S 147.783°E |
| Population | 1,630 (2011 census)[1] |
| Gazetted | 13/08/2010 |
| Postcode(s) | 4702 |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Central Highlands Region |
| State electorate(s) | Gregory |
| Federal division(s) | Flynn |
The Gemfields is a locality in Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia, near the town of Emerald.
Geography
The locality contains three small towns: Anakie, Rubyvale, and Sapphire.
History
As the name suggests, the main industry in The Gemfields is sapphire mining, supported by tourism.
At the 2011 census, The Gemfields had a population of 1630.[1]
Amenities
The Central Highlands Regional Council operate a public library at 7 Burridge Road, Rubyvale.[2]
Events
GemFest is an annual festival in the region, attracting large numbers of visitors.[3]
See also
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "The Gemfields: Code SSC31613 (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- ^ "Locations". Central Highlands Regional Council. Archived from the original on 31 January 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
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