Racecourse, Queensland

Racecourse is a suburb of Mackay in Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] At the 2011 Australian Census the locality recorded a population of 242.[1]

Racecourse
Mackay, Queensland, Queensland
Racecourse
Coordinates21°9′52″S 149°8′18″E
Population242 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s)4740
LGA(s)Mackay Region
State electorate(s)Mirani
Federal Division(s)Capricornia
Suburbs around Racecourse:
Erakala Foulden Foulden
Te Kowai Racecourse West Mackay
Te Kowai Te Kowai Paget
Ooralea
Bakers Creek

Geography

The northern boundary follows a small section of the Pioneer River while most the eastern boundary is aligned with the North Coast railway line.[3]

Most of the land in Racecourse is used for the cultivation of sugar cane. The cane is transport by rail and refined at the local Racecourse Sugar Mill.[3]

History

At the 2011 census Racecourse had a population of 242 people.[1]

Heritage listings

Racecourse has a number of heritage-listed places, including:

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See also

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Racecourse (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  2. "Racecourse (entry 49127)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
  3. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
  4. "Selwyn House (entry 601080)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 10 July 2013.



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