Bauhinia, Queensland

Bauhinia is a rural town in the Central Highlands Region and a rural locality split between the Central Highlands Region and the Aboriginal Shire of Woorabinda, both in Queensland, Australia.[2][3][4] In the 2016 census, Bauhinia had a population of 47 people.[1]

Bauhinia
Queensland
Bauhinia
Coordinates24.5683°S 149.2930°E / -24.5683; 149.2930 (Bauhinia (town centre))
Population47 (2016 census locality)[1]
 • Density0.2085/km2 (0.540/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4718
Area225.4 km2 (87.0 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)
State electorate(s)Gregory
Federal Division(s)Flynn
Suburbs around Bauhinia:
Goomally Goomally Oombabeer
Dromedary Bauhinia Oombabeer
Mungabunda Mungabunda Rhydding

Geography

The town is located near the junction of the Dawson Highway and the Fitzroy Developmental Road. The bulk of the locality is within Central Highlands Region, but the south-east of the locality is part of the Aboriginal Shire of Woorabinda.[5]

History

Bauhinia State School opened on 20 March 1967.[6] In 2017 the school celebrated its 50th anniversary.[7]

In the 2016 census, Bauhinia had a population of 47 people.[1]

Education

Bauhinia State School is a government co-educational primary (P-7) school located at 11559 Fitzroy Development Road. In 2013, the school had 15 students and 2 teachers (1 full-time equivalent).[8]

Facilities

The Central Highlands Regional Council operates a library at Eulan Downs, Moura, which is available by appointment only. The library does not offer internet access.[9]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Bauhinia (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Bauhinia – town in Central Highlands Region (entry 1880)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
  3. "Bauhinia – locality in Central Highlands Region (entry 49332)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
  4. "Bauhinia – locality in the Aboriginal Shire of Aboriginal Shire of Woorabinda (entry 49303)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
  5. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
  6. "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 2 July 2014.
  7. "Queensland school anniversaries". Education Queensland. Archived from the original on 1 July 2016. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
  8. "2013 Annual Report" (PDF). Bauhinia State School. Bauhinia State School. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 2 July 2014.
  9. "Library Locations". Central Highlands Regional Council. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
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