Redgate, Queensland

Last updated

Redgate
Queensland
Australia Queensland location map.svg
Red pog.svg
Redgate
Coordinates 26°16′20″S152°02′38″E / 26.2722°S 152.0438°E / -26.2722; 152.0438 (Redgate (centre of locality))
Population94 (2021 census) [1]
 • Density2.582/km2 (6.69/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4605
Area36.4 km2 (14.1 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s) South Burnett Region
State electorate(s) Nanango
Federal division(s) Wide Bay
Suburbs around Redgate:
Murgon Moondooner Goomeri
Moffatdale Redgate Barambah
Moffatdale Moffatdale Barambah

Redgate is a rural locality in the South Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia. [2] In the 2021 census, Redgate had a population of 94 people. [1]

Contents

Geography

Barambah Creek forms the southern boundary of the locality. [3]

History

Redgate was formerly known as North Barambah. [2]

Redgate Provisional School opened on 15 October 1908. On 1 January 1909, it became Redgate State School. The school was on the eastern side of Finnemores Road (approx 26°15′00″S152°00′24″E / 26.25006°S 152.00660°E / -26.25006; 152.00660 (Redgate State School (1908-1934)) ). [4] [5] In 1934, the school was relocated to 19 Goschnicks Road ( 26°16′15″S152°01′08″E / 26.27097°S 152.01876°E / -26.27097; 152.01876 (Redgate State School (1934-1973)) ). [6] [7] [8] [9] It closed on 31 December 1973. [10]

A community hall existed in Redgate for many years, although it has since been removed on an unknown date. The hall was mentioned in the Brisbane Courier newspaper on 23 August 1924 when it was reported – "A meeting of the committee of the Redgate Hall was held last week, when the following committee was elected: Messrs. E. Horton. G.Young, A. Sippel, W. Goschnick. W. Notts, and C. Bischioff." [11]

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Redgate had a population of 71 people. [12]

In the 2021 census, Redgate had a population of 94 people. [1]

Education

There are no schools in Redgate. The nearest government primary schools are Moffatdale State School in neighbouring Moffatdale to the south and Murgon State School in neighbouring Murgon to the north-west. The nearest government secondary schools are Murgon State High School (to Year 12) in Murgon and Goomeri State School (to Year 10) in neighbouring Goomeri to the north-east. [13]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Burnett Highway</span> Highway in Queensland, Australia

The Burnett Highway is an inland rural highway located in Queensland, Australia. The highway runs from its junction with the Bruce Highway at Gracemere, just south of Rockhampton, to the D'Aguilar Highway in Nanango. Its length is approximately 542 kilometres. The highway takes its name from the Burnett River, which it crosses in Gayndah. The Burnett Highway provides the most direct link between the northern end of the New England Highway and Rockhampton. It is designated as a State Strategic Road by the Queensland Government.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Murgon</span> Town in Queensland, Australia

Murgon is a rural town and locality in the South Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Murgon had a population of 2,220 people.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Booubyjan, Queensland</span> Suburb of Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia

Booubyjan is a rural locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Booubyjan had a population of 98 people.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Goomeri</span> Town in Queensland, Australia

Goomeri is a rural town and locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Goomeri had a population of 677 people.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Barambah, Queensland</span> Suburb of Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia

Barambah is a rural locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Barambah had a population of 39 people.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Elgin Vale, Queensland</span> Suburb of Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia

Elgin Vale is a rural locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Elgin Vale had "no people or a very low population".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Moffatdale, Queensland</span> Suburb of South Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia

Moffatdale is a rural locality in the South Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Moffatdale had a population of 257 people.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Boonara, Queensland</span> Suburb of Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia

Boonara is a rural locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Boonara had a population of 60 people.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cinnabar, Queensland</span> Suburb of Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia

Cinnabar is a rural locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Cinnabar had a population of 83 people.

Johnstown is a rural locality split between the South Burnett Region and the Gympie Region, both in Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Johnstown had a population of 46 people.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kinbombi</span> Town in Queensland, Australia

Kinbombi is a rural town and locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Kinbombi had a population of 34 people.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Manumbar</span> Suburb of Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia

Manumbar is a rural locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Manumbar had a population of 38 people.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Manyung</span> Town in Queensland, Australia

Manyung is a rural town in the Gympie Region with the locality split between the Gympie Region and the South Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Manyung had a population of 83 people.

Sandy Ridges is a rural locality in the South Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Sandy Ridges had a population of 111 people.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Stonelands</span> Suburb of South Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia

Stonelands is a rural locality in the South Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Stonelands had a population of 34 people.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tansey, Queensland</span> Town in Queensland, Australia

Tansey is a rural town and locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Tansey had a population of 154 people.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wooroonden</span> Suburb of South Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia

Wooroonden is a rural locality in the South Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Wooroonden had a population of 54 people.

Tablelands is a rural locality in the South Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Tablelands had a population of 116 people.

Goomeribong is a rural locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Goomeribong had a population of 49 people.

Moondooner is a rural locality in the South Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Moondooner had a population of 45 people.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Redgate (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. 1 2 "Redgate – locality in South Burnett Region (entry 46258)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  3. "Layers: Locality; Mountains and ranges; Contours; Watercourses". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
  4. "Parish of Murgon" (Map). Queensland Government. 1911. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  5. "County of Fitzroy" (Map). Queensland Government. 1921. Archived from the original on 24 August 2024. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  6. "MURGON". Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser . No. 19, 938. Queensland, Australia. 21 June 1934. p. 3. Retrieved 25 December 2024 via National Library of Australia.
  7. "Manumbar" (Map). Queensland Government. 1943. Archived from the original on 28 October 2023. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  8. "Queensland Two Mile series sheet 2m79" (Map). Queensland Government. 1963. Archived from the original on 6 October 2024. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  9. "Layers: Locality; Road and rail; Watercourse; Land parcel". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
  10. Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN   978-1-921171-26-0
  11. "MURGON". Brisbane Courier. 23 August 1924. Archived from the original on 1 January 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
  12. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Redgate (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  13. "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 25 December 2024.