Eungella Hinterland, Queensland
| Eungella Hinterland Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Eungella Hinterland | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 20°55′21″S 148°25′21″E / 20.9224°S 148.4225°ECoordinates: 20°55′21″S 148°25′21″E / 20.9224°S 148.4225°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 3 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 0.0021/km2 (0.0055/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4741 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1,405.6 km2 (542.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Mackay Region | ||||||||||||||
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Eungella Hinterland is a rural locality in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Eungella Hinterland had a population of 3 people.[1]
Geography[]
Eungella Hinterland is mountainous undeveloped terrain with individual peaks including Mount William 1,259 metres (4,131 ft), Mount David 1,249 metres (4,098 ft), and Mount Dalrymple 1,260 metres (4,130 ft).[3]
The eastern half of the locality is a protected area, involving the Macartney State Forest, Eungella National Park, Pelion Forest Reserve and Pelion State Forest.[3]
History[]
The locality takes its name from the town and pastoral run name, which in turn was named in July 1876 by explorer Ernest Favenc in July 1876. It is believed to be an Aboriginal word, meaning land of cloud.[2][4]
References[]
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Eungella Hinterland (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ a b "Eungella Hinterland – locality in Mackay Region (entry 46868)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ a b "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
- ^ "Eungella – town in Mackay Region (entry 11952)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- Mackay Region
- Localities in Queensland
- North Queensland geography stubs