Rungoo, Queensland

Rungoo is a coastal locality in the Cassowary Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Rungoo had a population of 12 people.[1]

Rungoo
Queensland
Rungoo
Coordinates18.4872°S 146.1599°E / -18.4872; 146.1599
Population12 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density0.135/km2 (0.349/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4849
Area89.0 km2 (34.4 sq mi)
LGA(s)Cassowary Coast Region
State electorate(s)Hinchinbrook
Federal Division(s)Kennedy
Suburbs around Rungoo:
Damper Creek Damper Creek Hinchinbrook Channel
Dalrymple Creek Rungoo Hinchinbrook Channel
Hawkins Creek Bemerside Macknade

History

Rungoo was named after the former Rungoo railway station, which was in turn named on 26 June 1925 by the Queensland Railways Department. It is believe to be an Aboriginal word meaning camping place.[2]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Rungoo (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Rungoo – locality in Cassowary Coast Region (entry 45775)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 24 May 2019.


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