Gungaloon, Queensland
Suburbs around Gungaloon: | ||
Doongul | Duckinwilla | Duckinwilla |
Doongul | Gungaloon | Dunmora |
Aramara | Thinoomba | Thinoomba |
Gungaloon is a locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Gungaloon had a population of 27 people.[1]
Geography
Doongul Creek, a tributary of the Burrum River, forms most of the northern boundary.[3]
The Maryborough–Biggenden Road (State Route 86) runs along the southern boundary.
History
It is unclear precisely when Doogal Lower Provisional School opened or closed. Subscriptions were called for in 1893 to build the school.[4] The school was still operating in 1896 when a teacher was transferred there.[5] In 1915, the school building was sold for removal.[6] It was at approx 25°30′26″S 152°26′36″E / 25.50716°S 152.44329°E / -25.50716; 152.44329.[7]
Demographics
In the 2016 census, Gungaloon had a population of 33 people.[8]
In the 2021 census, Gungaloon had a population of 27 people.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Gungaloon (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Gungaloon – locality in Fraser Coast Region (entry 46654)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
- ^ "Gungaloon, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Google. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- ^ "Advertising". Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay And Burnett Advertiser. No. 6, 301. Queensland, Australia. 5 April 1893. p. 3. Retrieved 15 March 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Education Department Changes". The Queenslander. Vol. L, no. 1086. Queensland, Australia. 15 August 1896. p. 325. Retrieved 15 March 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Advertising". Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay And Burnett Advertiser. No. 13, 147. Queensland, Australia. 12 July 1915. p. 7. Retrieved 15 March 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "County of Lennox sheet 1" (Map). Queensland Government. 1921. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Gungaloon (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
Further reading
- Gauld, Gail; Dombrow, Alice (2004). Brooweena State School Centenary 1904-2004. Brooweena State School Centenary Committee. ISBN 0646430947. —includes information on other schools: Braemar, Woocoo, Teebar East, Teebar West, Boompa, Idahlia, Dunmora, Musket Flat, Bowling Green, Aramara North, Aramara, and Gungaloon.
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