Walligan

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Walligan
Queensland
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Farm workers at Walligan railway siding, 1924
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Walligan
Coordinates 25°20′09″S152°46′14″E / 25.3358°S 152.7705°E / -25.3358; 152.7705 (Walligan (centre of locality)) Coordinates: 25°20′09″S152°46′14″E / 25.3358°S 152.7705°E / -25.3358; 152.7705 (Walligan (centre of locality))
Population377 (2016 census) [1]
 • Density15.64/km2 (40.52/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4655
Elevation10 m (33 ft)
Area24.1 km2 (9.3 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s) Fraser Coast Region
State electorate(s) Maryborough
Federal Division(s) Hinkler
Suburbs around Walligan:
Takura Dundowran Nikenbah
Burgowan Walligan Sunshine Acres
Walliebum Susan River Sunshine Acres

Walligan is a rural locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. [2] In the 2016 census Walligan had a population of 377 people. [1]

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Geography

Walligan is relatively flat land approximately 10 metres (33 ft) above sea level. Approximately half of the land is developed freehold land and is used as acreage blocks for semi-rural residences with some agricultural use. The remainder still in government ownership, much of it being part of the Vernon Conservation Park which occupies 684 hectares (6.84 km2; 2.64 sq mi). [3] [4]

History

The Hervey Bay railway line opened in 1896 passing through Walligan where there was a railway station. Passenger services ended in 1973 but the line continue to be used for freight until the line's closure in 1993. It is now used as a mobility corridor for pedestrians, cyclists and mobility scooters. [5]

In the 2016 census Walligan had a population of 377 people. [1]

Sugar cane waiting to be loaded onto the train at Walligan railway siding, c. 1924 Sugar cane at Walligan Siding circa 1924.jpg
Sugar cane waiting to be loaded onto the train at Walligan railway siding, c. 1924

Road infrastructure

Maryborough Hervey Bay Road (State Route 57) runs along most of the eastern boundary. [6]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Walligan (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. ↑ "Walligan – locality in Fraser Coast Region (entry 46690)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  3. ↑ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland . Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  4. ↑ "Vernon Conservation Park – conservation park in Fraser Coast Region (entry 39666)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  5. ↑ Seymour, George (16 January 2018). "Hervey Bay's old railway line is now the mobility corridor". Fraser Coast Chronicle . Archived from the original on 28 February 2018. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  6. ↑ Google (20 August 2021). "Walligan, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps . Google. Retrieved 20 August 2021.

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