Bramston Beach, Queensland

Bramston Beach
Queensland

Bramston Beach
Bramston Beach
Coordinates 17°21′S 146°01′E / 17.350°S 146.017°E / -17.350; 146.017Coordinates: 17°21′S 146°01′E / 17.350°S 146.017°E / -17.350; 146.017
Population 176 (2006 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 4871
Location
LGA(s) Cairns
State electorate(s) Mulgrave
Federal Division(s) Kennedy

Bramston Beach is a town and locality in Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia.[2][3] It is located 60 kilometres (37 mi) south of the regional centre of Cairns. It is located 17 kilometres (11 mi) east of the Bruce Highway. At the 2006 census, Bramston Beach had a population of 196.[1]

The Eubenangee Swamp National Park and Queensland's highest mountain, Mount Bartle Frere are nearby.

It is a popular spot with caravaners and is a good fishing location and has a slightly older than average population.

The 1998 film, The Thin Red Line, was partially filmed on Bramston Beach.

References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Bramston Beach (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2008-01-27.
  2. ↑ "Bramston Beach - town (entry 4294)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 25 June 2017.
  3. ↑ "Bramston Beach - locality (entry 48541)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 25 June 2017.
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