River Ranch, Queensland

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River Ranch
Queensland
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River Ranch
Coordinates 23°58′33″S151°09′27″E / 23.9758°S 151.1575°E / -23.9758; 151.1575 Coordinates: 23°58′33″S151°09′27″E / 23.9758°S 151.1575°E / -23.9758; 151.1575
Postcode(s) 4680
Area11.8 km2 (4.6 sq mi)
LGA(s) Gladstone Region
State electorate(s)
Federal Division(s) Flynn
Suburbs around River Ranch:
West Stowe West Stowe Burua
West Stowe River Ranch Calliope
Calliope Calliope Calliope

River Ranch is a locality in the Gladstone Region, Queensland, Australia. [1]

Contents

Geography

The Bruce Highway passes through the locality as does the Calliope River.

History

In the 2011 census, River Ranch had a population of 313 people. [2]

Attractions

The Calliope River Historical Village is located on the Old Bruce Highway (adjacent to the current Bruce Highway) where it crosses the Calliope River. [3]

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References

  1. "River Ranch - locality in Gladstone Region (entry 46619)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 5 August 2017.
  2. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "River Ranch (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 8 July 2014. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  3. "Calliope River Historical Village". Port Curtis Historical Society. Retrieved 8 July 2014.