Bukali is a rural locality in the North Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Bukali had a population of 57 people.[3]
| Bukali Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Bukali | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 24°49′09″S 151°10′14″E / 24.8191°S 151.1705°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 57 (SAL 2021)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4630 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 46.8 km2 (18.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | |||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | North Burnett Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Callide | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Flynn | ||||||||||||||
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Geography edit
The Gladstone - Monto Road enters the locality from the north (Mungungo) and exits to the west (Monto).[4]
Monal Creek also enters the locality from the north and exits to the west, flowing parallel and west of the main road.[4]
The land use is predominantly grazing on native vegetation with some irrigated crop growing close to the creek.[4]
History edit
The district was originally known as Monal Creek. In 1925, Monal Creek Provisional School opened, becoming Monal Creek State School in 1927.[5][6]
The final stage of the Byellee to Monto railway line was completed in 1931 with the district being served by the Bukali railway station (24°48′28″S 151°09′20″E / 24.8079°S 151.1555°E).[7]
The locality takes its present name from the railway station. It is believed to be an Aboriginal word meaning either "cold" or "bad smell".[2] In June 1936, the school was renamed Bukali State School to reflect its proximity to the Bukali railway station. It closed permanently in 1963.[5][6] It was to east of the Bukali railway station and Gladstone-Monto Road (approx 24°48′35″S 151°09′25″E / 24.80963°S 151.15696°E).[8][4]
The railway line closed in 2002.[citation needed]
Demographics edit
In the 2016 census, Bukali had a population of 63 people.[9]
In the 2021 census, Bukali had a population of 57 people.[3]
Education edit
There are no schools in Bukali. The nearest government primary and secondary schools are Monto State School and Monto State High School respectively, both in neighbouring Monto to the south-west.[10]
References edit
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Bukali (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Bukali – locality in North Burnett Region (entry 45324)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Bukali (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Agency ID 6157, Bukali State School". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ a b Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
- ^ "Railway stations and sidings - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 2 October 2020. Archived from the original on 5 October 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- ^ "Queensland Two Mile series sheet 2m158" (Map). 1939. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Bukali (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
Further reading edit
- Pat Bowles, ed. (1979), Bancroft and associated schools 1929-1979 : Bukali, Kolanga, Railway construction camp, Bancroft, Cannindah, Clonmel, Ventnor., Bancroft and District Jubilee Committee