Gregory River, Queensland (Bundaberg Region)

Gregory River is a rural locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Gregory River had a population of 65 people.[1]

Gregory River
Queensland
Gregory River is located in Queensland
Gregory River
Gregory River
Coordinates25°06′09″S 152°12′49″E / 25.1025°S 152.2136°E / -25.1025; 152.2136 (Gregory River (centre of locality))
Population65 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density1.771/km2 (4.59/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4660
Area36.7 km2 (14.2 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s)Bundaberg Region
State electorate(s)Burnett
Federal division(s)Hinkler
Suburbs around Gregory River:
Pine Creek Elliott North Gregory
Promisedland Gregory River Farnsfield
Promisedland Cordalba North Isis

History edit

A provisional school named either Gregory Provisional School or Gregory River Provisional School opened on 9 July 1900. In 1905, it was renamed Walluma Provisional School. On 1 January 1909, it became Walluma State School. It closed circa 1914.[citation needed]

In the 2016 census, Gregory River had a population of 65 people.[1]

Education edit

There are no schools in Gregory River. The nearest government primary school is Cordalba State School in neighbouring Cordalba to the south. The nearest government secondary school is Isis District State High School in Childers to the south-east.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Gregory River (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.  
  2. ^ "Gregory River – locality in Bundaberg Region (entry 44726)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  3. ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 14 July 2022.