Promisedland, Queensland

Promisedland is a rural locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census Promisedland had a population of 29 people.[1]

Promisedland
Queensland
Promisedland
Coordinates25.1025°S 152.1622°E / -25.1025; 152.1622 (Promisedland (centre of locality))
Population29 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density0.413/km2 (1.068/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4660
Area70.3 km2 (27.1 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)Bundaberg Region
State electorate(s)Burnett
Federal Division(s)Hinkler
Suburbs around Promisedland:
Bungadoo
Electra
Pine Creek Elliott
Duingal Promisedland Gregory River
Duingal Booyal Cordalba

Geography

The Burnett River forms the north-western boundary of the locality.[3] The Ned Churchward Weir (originally called the Walla Weir) was built in 1998 across the river between Promisedland and Bungadoo to provide water for irrigation.[4]

History

In the 2016 census Promisedland had a population of 29 people.[1]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Promisedland (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Promisedland – locality in Bundaberg Region (entry 47143)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  3. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
  4. "Bundaberg Irrigation Scheme" (PDF). Bundaberg Canegrowers Ltd. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 December 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
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