River Ranch, Queensland

River Ranch is a rural locality in the Gladstone Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census River Ranch had a population of 357 people.[1]

River Ranch
Queensland
River Ranch
Coordinates23.9758°S 151.1575°E / -23.9758; 151.1575 (River Ranch (centre of locality))
Population357 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density33.36/km2 (86.4/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4680
Area10.7 km2 (4.1 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)Gladstone Region
State electorate(s)
Federal Division(s)Flynn
Suburbs around River Ranch:
West Stowe West Stowe Burua
West Stowe River Ranch Calliope
Calliope Calliope Calliope

Geography

The Bruce Highway passes through the locality as does the Calliope River.

History

In the 2011 census River Ranch had a population of 313 people.[3]

In the 2016 census River Ranch had a population of 357 people.[1]

Attractions

The Calliope River Historical Village is located on the Old Bruce Highway (adjacent to the current Bruce Highway) where it crosses the Calliope River.[4]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "River Ranch (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "River Ranch – locality in Gladstone Region (entry 46619)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  3. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "River Ranch (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
  4. "Calliope River Historical Village". Port Curtis Historical Society. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
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