Cushnie, Queensland

Cushnie is a rural locality in the South Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia.[1]

Cushnie
Queensland
Cushnie
Coordinates26.3413°S 151.7427°E / -26.3413; 151.7427
Postcode(s)4608
Area87.7 km2 (33.9 sq mi)
LGA(s)South Burnett Region
State electorate(s)Nanango
Federal Division(s)Flynn
Suburbs around Cushnie:
Melrose Mp Creek Greenview
Wilkesdale Cushnie Tingoora
Wooroolin Wooroolin Wooroolin

Etymology

Cushnie is a surname of Scottish origin, believed to be derived from the parish of Leochel-Cushnie.[2] The origin of the word "Cushnie" is uncertain.[3]

Geography

The Chinchilla Wondai Road (State Route 82) passes through from west to east.[4]

References

  1. "Cushnie - locality in South Burnett Region (entry 46213)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
  2. "Cushnie Surname Definition". Forebears. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
  3. "Early Origins of the Cushnie family". HouseOfNames.com. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
  4. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 30 August 2019.


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