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Dumpy Creek, Queensland

Coordinates: 23°59′22″S 150°02′38″E / 23.9894°S 150.0438°E / -23.9894; 150.0438 (Dumpy Creek (centre of locality))
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Dumpy Creek
Queensland
Dumpy Creek is located in Queensland
Dumpy Creek
Dumpy Creek
Coordinates23°59′22″S 150°02′38″E / 23.9894°S 150.0438°E / -23.9894; 150.0438 (Dumpy Creek (centre of locality))
Population16 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density0.0544/km2 (0.141/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4702
Area293.9 km2 (113.5 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)Shire of Banana
State electorate(s)Callide
Federal division(s)Flynn
Suburbs around Dumpy Creek:
Gainsford Pheasant Creek Wowan
Kokotungo Dumpy Creek Wowan
Kokotungo Kokotungo Goovigen

Dumpy Creek is a rural locality in the Shire of Banana, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Dumpy Creek had a population of 16 people.[1]

Geography

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The Dee River forms the south-eastern boundary.[3]

The Leichhardt Highway runs through the south-east corner.

History

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The locality is presumably named after the creek (23°59′00″S 150°00′00″E / 23.9833°S 150.0000°E / -23.9833; 150.0000 (Dumpy Creek (mouth))).[4]

Demographics

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In the 2016 census Dumpy Creek had a population of 11 people.[5]

In the 2021 census, Dumpy Creek had a population of 16 people.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Dumpy Creek (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Dumpy Creek – locality in Shire of Banana (entry 49549)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Dumpy Creek, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  4. ^ "Dumpy Creek – watercourse in Shire of Banana (entry 10815)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  5. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Dumpy Creek (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. Edit this at Wikidata