Buxton, Queensland
| Buxton Queensland | |
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  Buxton | |
| Coordinates | 25°11′S 152°30′E / 25.183°S 152.500°ECoordinates: 25°11′S 152°30′E / 25.183°S 152.500°E |
| Population | 391 (2006 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 4660 |
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| LGA(s) | Bundaberg Region |
| State electorate(s) | Burnett |
| Federal Division(s) | Hinkler |
Buxton, is a small town in Queensland, Australia, situated on the banks of the Burrum River, about 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the Bruce Highway, and upstream from Burrum Heads and Walkers Point. The town has a general store, a transfer station, a boat ramp and some picnic facilities. There are also a few holiday houses up for rent during the holidays. The community is serviced by the Isis District State High School and is part of the Bundaberg Region local government area. At the 2006 census, Buxton and the surrounding area had a population of 391.[1]
Boat enthusiasts are able to explore four river systems from this area. Flanking the main road into Buxton are a number of rural homesteads. Those on the southern side of the road have river frontage. The area is known as having some of the best fishing, prawn and crabbing waterways in the south east. There have been some sightings of sharks and rays over the past ten or so years.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Buxton (Isis Shire) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2009-07-25.
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