Wonbah, Queensland
Wonbah is a rural locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Wonbah had a population of 98 people.[1]
| Wonbah Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Wonbah | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 25.0691°S 151.6116°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 98 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1.408/km2 (3.647/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4671 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 69.6 km2 (26.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Bundaberg Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Callide | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Flynn | ||||||||||||||
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History
In 1887, 16,500 acres (6,700 ha) of land were resumed from the Wonbah pastoral run. The land was offered for selection for the establishment of small farms on 17 April 1887.[3]
In the 2016 census, Wonbah had a population of 98 people.[1]
Education
There are no schools in Wonbah. The nearest primary school is in Mount Perry. The nearest secondary school is in Gin Gin.[4]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Wonbah (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- "Wonbah – locality in Bundaberg Region (entry 47390)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
- "Proclamations under the New Land Acts". The Brisbane Courier. Queensland, Australia. 2 March 1877. p. 3. Retrieved 20 February 2020 – via Trove.
- "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
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