The Limits, Queensland

The Limits is a locality in the North Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, The Limits had a population of 4 people.[1]

The Limits
Queensland
The Limits
Coordinates25.6747°S 151.6677°E / -25.6747; 151.6677
Population4 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density0.134/km2 (0.35/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4625
Area29.8 km2 (11.5 sq mi)
LGA(s)North Burnett Region
State electorate(s)Callide
Federal Division(s)Flynn
Suburbs around The Limits:
Gayndah Gayndah Campbell Creek
Woodmillar The Limits Campbell Creek
Barlyne Penwhaupell Campbell Creek

Geography

Most of The Limits is mountainous terrain with unnamed peaks rising to 310 metres (1,020 ft); this land is undeveloped. The lower flatter areas (approx 170 metres (560 ft)) in the north of the locality and other areas in the various creek valleys are used for grazing cattle.[3]

History

The origin of the name is unclear but the Von Cronholm family were fruit growers at "The Limit" (singular) from at least 1936.[4][5]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "The Limits (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "The Limits – locality in North Burnett Region (entry 45418)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  3. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
  4. Commonwealth electoral roll (Queensland) 1941 (Version 1.01 with QFHSdatasearch - 1.11 ed.), Queensland Family History Society Inc, 2010, ISBN 978-1-921171-27-7
  5. "Waldock—Von Cronholm". Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay And Burnett Advertiser (20, 279). Queensland, Australia. 8 July 1936. p. 10. Retrieved 30 March 2019 – via National Library of Australia.


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