Morganville, Queensland
Morganville is a rural locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census Morganville had a population of 112 people.[1]
| Morganville Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Morganville | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 25.1830°S 151.9594°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 112 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1.640/km2 (4.247/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4671 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 68.3 km2 (26.4 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
The locality takes its name from the railway station, which was the terminus of the branch line from Goondoon. The name was assigned by the Queensland Railways Department on 14 March 1929 (although the line didn't open until 5 October 1931). It was named after politician Godfrey Morgan who was Secretary for Railways from 1929 to 1932.[2]
In the 2016 census Morganville had a population of 112 people.[1]
Amenities
The Goodnight Scrub Hall is at 333 Goodnight Scrub Road (25.21156°S 151.96907°E).[3]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Morganville (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- "Morganville – locality in Bundaberg Region (entry 44751)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- "Venues for hire". Bundaberg Regional Council. Archived from the original on 26 November 2020. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
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