Clontarf, Queensland (Toowoomba Region)
Clontarf is a rural locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Clontarf had a population of 25 people.[1]
| Clontarf Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Clontarf | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 27.9666°S 151.2333°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 25 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 0.403/km2 (1.044/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4357 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 62.0 km2 (23.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Toowoomba Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Southern Downs | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Maranoa | ||||||||||||||
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History
The locality takes its name from Clontarf in Ireland, the birthplace of local pioneer John McLoughlin.[2]
Geography
Clontarf is predominantly used for farming. In the north-east of the locality is a small part of the Commodore Mine extending over from neighbouring Domville.[3] The Millmerran Inglewood Road (State Route 82) passes through the locality from north to south-west.
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Clontarf (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- "Clontarf – locality in Toowoomba Region (entry 47914)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 15 November 2015.
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