Dykehead is a rural locality in the North Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census Dykehead had a population of 8 people.[1]
| Dykehead Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Dykehead | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 25°38′54″S 151°04′04″E / 25.6483°S 151.0677°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 8 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 0.0246/km2 (0.064/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4626 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 324.7 km2 (125.4 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | North Burnett Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Callide | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Flynn | ||||||||||||||
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Geography edit
The Auburn River forms most of the eastern and southern boundaries, while the Burnett River forms a small portion of the eastern. The Dykehead and Auburn State Forests are within the locality. In the south is Auburn River National Park extending across the river into neighbouring Hawkwood.[3]
History edit
In the 2016 census Dykehead had a population of 8 people.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Dykehead (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Dykehead – locality in North Burnett Region (entry 45345)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 17 January 2018.
