Walkers Point, Queensland

For the town in Bundaberg Region, see Walkers Point, Queensland (Bundaberg Region).

Walkers Point Queensland
Walkers Point
Coordinates	25.4955°S 152.7427°E / -25.4955; 152.7427 (Walkers Point (centre of locality))
Population	75 (2021 census)[1]
• Density	5.28/km^2 (13.68/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4650
Area	14.2 km^2 (5.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	6.7 km (4 mi) NE of Maryborough 37.6 km (23 mi) S of Hervey Bay 266 km (165 mi) N of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Fraser Coast Region
State electorate(s)	Maryborough
Federal division(s)	Wide Bay
Suburbs around Walkers Point: St Helens Island Plantation Dundathu Island Plantation Prawle Maryborough Walkers Point Beaver Rock Granville Boonooroo Plains Boonooroo Plains

Walkers Point is a rural locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.^[2] In the 2021 census, Walkers Point had a population of 75 people.^[1]

Geography

The Mary River forms the western, northern, and most of the eastern boundaries.^[3]

The land is predominantly crop growing (mostly sugarcane) with some grazing on native vegetation.^[4]

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Walkers Point had a population of 98 people.^[5]

In the 2021 census, Walkers Point had a population of 75 people.^[1]

Education

There are no schools in Walkers Point. The nearest government primary school is Granville State School in neighbouring Granville to the south-west. The nearest government secondary school is Maryborough State High School in Maryborough to the west.^[6]

References

1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Walkers Point (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
2. "Walkers Point – locality in Fraser Coast Region (entry 46688)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
3. "Walkers Point, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
4. "Layers: Locality; Protected areas and forests; Land use; Sugarcane areas". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
5. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Walkers Point (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
6. "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 December 2024.