Glenorchy, Queensland

Glenorchy Queensland
Glenorchy
Coordinates	25.6233°S 152.64°E / -25.6233; 152.64
Population	84 (2021 census)[1]
• Density	6.89/km^2 (17.83/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4650
Area	12.2 km^2 (4.7 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)	Fraser Coast Region
State electorate(s)	Maryborough
Federal division(s)	Wide Bay
Suburbs around Glenorchy: Tinana South Tinana South Tinana South Ferney Glenorchy Teddington Antigua Owanyilla Teddington

Glenorchy is a rural locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.^[2] In the 2021 census, Glenorchy had a population of 84 people.^[1]

Geography

The Bruce Highway passes through the locality from north (Tinana South) to south (Owanyilla).^[3]

The locality's south-western boundary is the Mary River. A number of small creeks have their source in the locality; all of which are tributaries directly or indirectly of the Mary River.^[3]

The principal land use is irrigated cropping, principally sugarcane. There is also grazing on native vegetation.^[3]

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Glenorchy had a population of 83 people.^[4]

In the 2021 census, Glenorchy had a population of 84 people.^[1]

Education

There are no schools in Glenorchy. The nearest primary school is in Tinana South and the nearest secondary schools are in Maryborough.^[3]

References

1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Glenorchy (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
2. "Glenorchy – locality in Fraser Coast Region (entry 46738)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
3. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
4. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Glenorchy (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.