Coral Cove, Queensland

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Coral Cove
Bundaberg,  Queensland
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House in Coral Cove, 2014
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Coral Cove
Coordinates 24°52′55″S152°28′42″E / 24.8819°S 152.4783°E / -24.8819; 152.4783 (Coral Cove (centre of locality)) Coordinates: 24°52′55″S152°28′42″E / 24.8819°S 152.4783°E / -24.8819; 152.4783 (Coral Cove (centre of locality))
Population1,268 (2016 census) [1]
 • Density551/km2 (1,428/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4670
Area2.3 km2 (0.9 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s) Bundaberg Region
State electorate(s) Burnett
Federal Division(s) Hinkler
Suburbs around Coral Cove:
Innes Park Innes Park Coral Sea
Elliott Heads Coral Cove Coral Sea
Elliott Heads Elliott Heads Elliott Heads

Coral Cove is a coastal locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. [2] In the 2016 census, Coral Cove had a population of 1,268 people. [1] It has been used as a diving point by tourists and contains the Coral Cove Golf course.

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Geography

The locality of Coral Cove is bounded to the east by the Coral Sea and to the north-west by Palmer Creek which enters the Coral Sea at 24°52′16″S152°28′59″E / 24.871°S 152.483°E / -24.871; 152.483 (Palmer Creek (mouth)) . [3] [4]

Barolin Rock is a rocky headland jutting into the Coral Sea ( 24°52′57″S152°29′22″E / 24.8826°S 152.4894°E / -24.8826; 152.4894 (Barolin Rock) ) on the locality's east coast. [4] [5]

The land use is predominantly residential interspersed with sections of the Coral Cove Golf Course. The Coral Cove Environment Reserve is in the north-east of the locality near the creek mouth. The western remnant of the locality is currently undeveloped. [4]

The coastline of the locality is part of the Woongarra Coast section of the Great Sandy Marine Park. The Woongarra Coast has a rocky coastline which extends into the ocean with rocky outcrops that encourage the development of coral reefs. The coral reefs around Barolin Rock are some of the most significant examples of these southernmost coral reefs. [6]

History

In the 2011 census, Bundaberg had a population of 1,127 people. [7]

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An evening near the Coral Cove diving site

During the 2013 Cyclone Oswald, parts of the town were damaged by excessive flooding and wind damage. No casualties were reported, civilian volunteers assisted with the clean up.

In the 2016 census, Coral Cove had a population of 1,268 people. [1]

Education

There are no schools in Coral Cove. The nearest primary school is Elliott Heads State School in neighbouring Elliott Heads to the south-west. The nearest secondary school is Kepnock State High School in Kepnock in Bundaberg to the west. [4]

Attractions

Being so close to the shore, Barolin Rock is a popular dive site, featuring both coral formations and a wide variety of turtles, rays, reef fish and other marine fauna. [8]

Coral Cove Golf Course is an 18-hole championship golf courses. Its longest hole is 635 metres (2,083 ft) and is the longest in Australia, and one of only two par 6 holes in Australia. The course is available to members and the public. Regular competitions are held on five days each week. The associated resort provides accommodation, bars, restaurants, conference/function rooms and swimming pools. [9]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Coral Cove (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. ↑ "Coral Cove – locality in Bundaberg Region (entry 44703)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  3. ↑ "Palmer Creek – watercourse in the Bundaberg Region (entry 25898)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland . Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  5. ↑ "Barolin Rock – rock in Bundaberg Regional (entry 1696)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  6. ↑ "Great Sandy Marine Park Regional Profile: Woongarra Coast". Department of Environment and Science. Queensland Government. 19 December 2018. Archived from the original on 6 October 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  7. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Coral Cove". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 17 January 2016. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  8. ↑ "Barolin Rocks Dive Site". Tourism & Events Queensland. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 6 October 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  9. ↑ "Australia's Best Championship Golf Course". Coral Cove Golf Club & Resort. Archived from the original on 6 October 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2020.


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