Dunrobin, Queensland

Dunrobin is a former rural locality in the Barcaldine Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Dunrobin had a population of 14 people.[1]

Dunrobin
Queensland
Dunrobin
Coordinates22.7711°S 146.0994°E / -22.7711; 146.0994
Population14 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density0.00382/km2 (0.0099/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4728
Area3,669.2 km2 (1,416.7 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s)Barcaldine Region
State electorate(s)Gregory
Federal Division(s)Maranoa
Suburbs around Dunrobin:
Galilee Laglan Laglan
Upland Dunrobin Surbiton
Pelican Creek Garfield Hobartville

On 22 November 2019 the Queensland Government decided to amalgamate the localities in the Barcaldine Region, resulting in five expanded localities based on the larger towns: Alpha, Aramac, Barcaldine, Jericho and Muttaburra. Dunrobin was mostly incorporated into Jericho, except for the south-east corner which was incorporated into Alpha and the south-west corner which was incorporated into Aramac.[3][4][5]

Geography

The Great Dividing Range passes through the locality from north to south-east, creating a watershed. To the west of the range, the Alice River rises in the south-east of the locality and flows to the south (Garfield) while Clara Creek rises in the south and flows to the west (Upland), eventually becoming a tributary of the Thomson River. Both of these watercourses are within the Lake Eyre drainage basin. In contrast, Dunda Creek also rises in the south-east of the locality but to the east of range. Dunda Creek flows north through the locality exiting to the north-east (Laglan), eventually contributing to the Burdekin River in the North East Coast drainage basin.[6]

In the south-east of the locality are two protected areas, the Cudmore National Park and the Cudmore Resources Reserve.[6]

Apart from the protected areas, the principal land use is grazing on native vegetation.[6]

Education

There are no schools in Dunrobin. The nearest primary schools are in Aramac 121 kilometres (75 mi), Jericho 109 kilometres (68 mi) and Mistake Creek 115 kilometres (71 mi). The nearest secondary school is in Aramac but only offers secondary schooling to Year 10. For Years 11 and 12, the nearest schools are in Barcaldine 180 kilometres (110 mi) and Clermont 222 kilometres (138 mi).[6] However, the long driving times on the poor roads in this area make it unlikely that children could feasibly attend any of these schools. Boarding schools and distance education would be the alternatives.

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References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Dunrobin (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Dunrobin - locality in Barcaldine Region (entry 47077)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  3. "Recent place name decisions". Queensland Government. 22 November 2019. Archived from the original on 22 October 2019. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  4. "Proposed Locality Boundaries and Names: Barcaldine Regional: Alpha, Aramac, Barcaldine, Jericho and Muttaburra" (PDF). Queensland Government. 17 May 2019. Archived (PDF) from the original on 15 January 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  5. "Locality Boundaries and Names: Barcaldine Regional Council: Alpha, Aramac, Barcaldine, Jericho and Muttaburra" (PDF). Queensland Government. 17 May 2019. Archived (PDF) from the original on 15 January 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  6. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 13 August 2019.


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