Gilldora, Queensland

Gilldora is a rural locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Gilldora had a population of 39 people.[1]

Gilldora
Queensland
Gilldora
Coordinates26.2999°S 152.6791°E / -26.2999; 152.6791
Population39 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density10.00/km2 (25.9/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4570
Area3.9 km2 (1.5 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)Gympie Region
State electorate(s)Gympie
Federal Division(s)Wide Bay
Suburbs around Gilldora:
Calico Creek Lagoon Pocket Kybong
Calico Creek Gilldora Kybong
Dagun Dagun Kybong

History

The locality takes its name from its former railway station name, which in turn was named on 16 October 1922, reportedly a coined word from local resident Gillman "dorado", which happens to be an Aboriginal word meaning pleasant place.[2]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Gilldora (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Gilldora – locality in Gympie Region (entry 46329)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 11 June 2019.


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