Dunnrock, Queensland

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Dunnrock
Queensland
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Dunnrock
Coordinates 21°15′54″S149°10′54″E / 21.265°S 149.1816°E / -21.265; 149.1816 Coordinates: 21°15′54″S149°10′54″E / 21.265°S 149.1816°E / -21.265; 149.1816
Population75 (2016 census) [1]
 • Density6.70/km2 (17.34/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4740
Area11.2 km2 (4.3 sq mi)
LGA(s) Mackay Region
State electorate(s) Mirani
Federal Division(s) Dawson
Suburbs around Dunnrock:
McEwens Beach McEwens Beach McEwens Beach
Chelona Dunnrock McEwens Beach
Balberra Balberra Balberra

Dunnrock is a coastal locality in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia. [2] In the 2016 census, Dunnrock had a population of 75 people. [1]

History

The locality was allegedly named after farmer S. Dunn, who cut a track to the township site. Dunn was the lessee of Portion 8V, Parish of Chelona. The locality was named and bounded by the Minister for Natural Resources 3 September 1999. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Dunnrock (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. 1 2 "Dunnrock – locality in Mackay Region (entry 46778)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 29 May 2019.