Nebine, Queensland

Nebine Queensland
Nebine Library, 1990
Nebine
Coordinates	28°03′52″S146°48′51″E / 28.0645°S 146.8142°E / -28.0645; 146.8142 (Nebine (centre of locality))
Population	29 (2021 census) [1]
• Density	0.00634/km2 (0.01643/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4488
Area	4,571.1 km2 (1,764.9 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	65.4 km (41 mi) W of Bollon 114 km (71 mi) E of Cunnamulla 179 km (111 mi) W of St George 564 km (350 mi) W of Toowoomba 678 km (421 mi) W of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Shire of Paroo
State electorate(s)	Warrego
Federal division(s)	Maranoa
Suburbs around Nebine: Wyandra Boatman Bindebango Linden Nebine Bollon Widgeegoara Jobs Gate Bollon

Nebine is a rural locality in the Shire of Paroo, Queensland, Australia. ^[2] In the 2021 census, Nebine had a population of 29 people. ^[1]

Geography

Nebine Creek enters the locality from the north (Boatman) and flows south through the locality, exiting to the south (Jobs Gate). ^[3]

Nebine has the following mountains: ^[3]

• Mount Lookout (also called Mount Annie, 27°58′06″S146°55′46″E / 27.9683°S 146.9294°E / -27.9683; 146.9294 (Mount Lookout) ), rising to 240 metres (790 ft) above sea level ^[4]

• Mount Vernon ( 27°58′00″S146°58′00″E / 27.9666°S 146.9666°E / -27.9666; 146.9666 (Mount Vernon) ), rising to 190 metres (620 ft) ^[5]

The Balonne Highway enters the locality from the east (Bollon), passes through the centre of the locality, and exits to west (Linden). There is a junction with the Bollon Charleville Road which exits the locality to the north (Boatman). ^[6]

The land use is predominantly grazing on native vegetation. ^[7]

History

The Nebine Community Centre opened circa 1953. ^[8]

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Nebine had a population of 19 people. ^[9]

In the 2021 census, Nebine had a population of 29 people. ^[1]

Education

There are no schools in Nebine. The nearest government primary school is Bollon State School in neighbouring Bollon to the east; however, most students in Nebine would be too distant for a daily commute. There are no nearby secondary schools. The alternatives are distance education and boarding school. ^[10]

Amenities

Despite the name, the Nebine Community Centre is on Nebine Community Centre Road in neighbouring Boatman to the north. Run by a community group, it has three tennis courts, a cricket pitch, a library and a playground. ^[11]

References

1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Nebine (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
2. "Nebine – locality in Shire of Paroo (entry 42659)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 28 December 2020.
3. "Layers: Locality; Mountains and ranges; Contours; Watercourses". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government . Retrieved 6 May 2025.
4. "Mount Lookout – mountain in Shire of Paroo (entry 20067)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 21 May 2024.
5. "Mount Vernon – mountain in Shire of Paroo (entry 35986)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 21 May 2024.
6. "Layers: Locality; Road and rail; Railways; Railway stations". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government . Retrieved 6 May 2025.
7. "Layers: Locality; Protected areas and forests; Land use; Sugarcane areas". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government . Retrieved 6 May 2025.
8. "NEBINE COMMUNITY CENTRE". The Charleville Times . Queensland, Australia. 15 October 1953. p. 9. Retrieved 7 May 2025– via National Library of Australia.
9. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Nebine (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
10. "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government . Retrieved 7 May 2025.
11. "Nebine community comes together to bat for Frontier Services". Frontier Services. 12 October 2011. Retrieved 7 May 2025.

External links

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