Fleurbaix, Queensland

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Fleurbaix
Queensland
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Fleurbaix
Coordinates 28°31′40″S151°54′49″E / 28.5277°S 151.9136°E / -28.5277; 151.9136 Coordinates: 28°31′40″S151°54′49″E / 28.5277°S 151.9136°E / -28.5277; 151.9136
Population39 (2016 census) [1]
 • Density5.20/km2 (13.47/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4375
Area7.5 km2 (2.9 sq mi)
LGA(s) Southern Downs Region
State electorate(s) Southern Downs
Federal Division(s) Maranoa
Suburbs around Fleurbaix:
Dalveen Dalveen Cottonvale
Pozieres Fleurbaix Cottonvale
Pozieres Thulimbah Thulimbah

Fleurbaix is a locality in the Southern Downs Region, Queensland, Australia. [2] In the 2016 census, Fleurbaix had a population of 39 people. [1]

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Geography

The north of the locality is hilly and undeveloped; it is part of the Herries Range. The south of the locality is also hilly. The area in-between is flatter and is used for farming. A number of creeks flow through this area. [3]

History

The locality was established as a soldier settlement area which was named after the railway station. The name was proposed by surveyor George Grant and refers to the site of French World War I Battle of Fleurbaix which involved the 5th Australian Division on 19 July 1916. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Fleurbaix (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. 1 2 "Fleurbaix - locality in Southern Downs Region (entry 45928)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 25 November 2018.
  3. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland . Retrieved 25 November 2018.