Boyne Island, Queensland
| Boyne Island Queensland | |
|---|---|
  Boyne Island | |
| Coordinates | 23°56′S 151°21′E / 23.933°S 151.350°ECoordinates: 23°56′S 151°21′E / 23.933°S 151.350°E |
| Population | 3,687 (2006)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 4680 |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Gladstone Regional Council |
| State electorate(s) | Gladstone |
| Federal Division(s) | Flynn |
Boyne Island is a town in Queensland, Australia, 25 km south of Gladstone. It is part of the local government area of Gladstone Region.[2]
Geography
It is located on the west bank of the Boyne River and is made an island by the adjoining South Trees Inlet meeting the river at the islands southern tip. Tannum Sands is located on the southern side of the mouth of the Boyne River and is often referred to as Boyne Island's twin town.
Demographics
At the 2006 census, Boyne Island has a population of 3,687.[1]
History
The town was named for the Boyne River, which was named by John Oxley in 1823.[2] Originally the island was used for sheep grazing, this was followed by small crops, horticulture, fishing and timber.
Heritage listings
Boyne Island has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- William Wyndhams gravesite and remnant orchard trees[3]
- Sayre Crescent: St Luke's Anglican Church[4]
Present day
Today Boyne Island is primarily a residential centre for the nearby Boyne Island aluminium smelter and Gladstone industries.
Australia's largest aluminium smelter, Boyne Smelters Ltd., is located north of the town separated by a buffer zone.
Boyne Island is home to the Boyne Tannum Hookup, which is a large fishing event held on the Queens Birthday long weekend. The event is held at Bray Park, which is on the river near the skate park. This event is very popular, with more than 3,000 entrants.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Boyne Island (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2008-05-25.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Boyne Island". Place name details. Queensland Government. Retrieved 8 July 2013.
- ↑ "William Wyndhams gravesite and remnant orchard trees (entry 16548)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 2013-07-08.
- ↑ "St Luke's Anglican Church (entry 15160)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 2013-07-08.