River Ranch, Queensland
River Ranch is a locality in the Gladstone Region, Queensland, Australia.[1]
| River Ranch Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  River Ranch | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 23.9758°S 151.1575°E | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4680 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 11.8 km2 (4.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Gladstone Region | ||||||||||||||
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| Federal Division(s) | Flynn | ||||||||||||||
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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]
References
- "River Ranch - locality in Gladstone Region (entry 46619)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "River Ranch (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
- "Calliope River Historical Village". Port Curtis Historical Society. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
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