Miriam Vale, Queensland
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Miriam Vale Queensland |
|
Population: | 381[1] |
Location: | |
LGA: | Gladstone Regional Council |
State District: | Burnett |
Federal Division: | Flynn |
Miriam Vale is a town in the state of Queensland, Australia. The town is situated on the Bruce Highway, 464km north of Brisbane, the state capital, and 170km south of Rockhampton.
Miriam Vale is renowned as a traditional sheep growing area, and also supports timber, beef and dairy cattle. Tourism is an emerging industry within the Shire and the town is a gateway to the tourist resorts of Agnes Water and the Town of 1770.
[edit] References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (9 March 2006). Miriam Vale (L) (Urban Centre/Locality). 2001 Census QuickStats. Retrieved on 2007-06-30.