Eurella, Queensland

Eurella is a rural locality in the Maranoa Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Eurella had a population of 11 people.[1]

Eurella
Queensland
Eurella
Coordinates26.6594°S 148.1688°E / -26.6594; 148.1688 (Eurella (centre of locality))
Population11 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density0.0135/km2 (0.0350/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4462
Area813.2 km2 (314.0 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s)Maranoa Region
State electorate(s)Warrego
Federal Division(s)Maranoa
Suburbs around Eurella:
Mitchell Amby
Walhallow
Mount Bindango
Womalilla Eurella Muckadilla
V Gate Dunkeld Mount Abundance

Eurella Postcode: 4462

Geography

Eurella is bounded by the Maranoa River to the west.[3]

The Warrego Highway and the Western railway line pass through the northern part of the locality from east (Muckadilla) to west (Amby) with the locality being served by Eurella railway station (26.5689°S 148.2561°E / -26.5689; 148.2561 (Eurella railway station)).[3][4]

The predominant land use is grazing on native vegetation with some crop growing.[3]

History

The locality takes its name from the creek name, which in turn takes its name from the pastoral operated in 1861 by T.J. Saddler and Edward Eagle Moore in 1861. It is believed to be an Aboriginal word meaning eagle hawk.[2]

In the 2016 census, Eurella had a population of 11 people.[1]

Education

There are no schools in Eurella. The nearest primary schools are Mitchell State School in neighbouring Mitchell to the north-west, Dunkeld State School in neighbouring Dunkeld to the south, and Roma State College in Roma to the east. The nearest secondary schools are Mitchell State School (to Year 10) and Roma State College (to Year 12).[3]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Eurella (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Eurella – locality in Maranoa Region (entry 47422)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  3. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  4. "Eurella – railway station in the Maranoa Region (entry 11977)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
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