Eungella Hinterland, Queensland

Eungella Hinterland is a rural locality in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Eungella Hinterland had a population of 3 people.[1]

Eungella Hinterland
Queensland
Eungella Hinterland
Coordinates20.9224°S 148.4225°E / -20.9224; 148.4225
Population3 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density0.0021/km2 (0.0055/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4741
Area1,405.6 km2 (542.7 sq mi)
LGA(s)Mackay Region
State electorate(s)
Federal Division(s)
Suburbs around Eungella Hinterland:
Bogie Bogie Bloomsbury
Calen
Newlands Eungella Hinterland Yalboroo
Mount Charlton
Turrawulla
Eungella Dam		 Dalrymple Heights Finch Hatton
Owens Creek
Dows Creek

Geography

Eungella Hinterland is mountainous undeveloped terrain with individual peaks including Mount William 1,259 metres (4,131 ft), Mount David 1,249 metres (4,098 ft), and Mount Dalrymple 1,260 metres (4,130 ft).[3]

The eastern half of the locality is a protected area, involving the Macartney State Forest, Eungella National Park, Pelion Forest Reserve and Pelion State Forest.[3]

History

The locality takes its name from the town and pastoral run name, which in turn was named in July 1876 by explorer Ernest Favenc in July 1876. It is believed to be an Aboriginal word, meaning land of cloud.[2][4]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Eungella Hinterland (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Eungella Hinterland – locality in Mackay Region (entry 46868)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
  3. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
  4. "Eungella – town in Mackay Region (entry 11952)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 25 April 2019.


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