Black Snake is a rural locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Black Snake had a population of 88 people.[1]
| Black Snake Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Black Snake | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 26°11′09″S 152°16′34″E / 26.1858°S 152.2761°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 88 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1.236/km2 (3.201/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4600 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 71.2 km2 (27.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | |||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Gympie Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Nanango | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Wide Bay | ||||||||||||||
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Geography
editThe eastern and western boundaries of the locality follow mountain ridges. Most of the developed land is in the valley between them where Coppermine Creek rises and flows north, eventually becoming a tributary of Wide Bay Creek and ultimately the Mary River. The predominant land use is cattle grazing.[3]
Some of the eastern parts of the locality are within the protected areas of Oakview National Park and Oakview Conservation Park.[3]
The Wide Bay Highway forms part of the north-western boundary of the locality, entering from the north (Kilkivan) and exiting to the west (Cinnabar).[3]
There are a number of mining leases in parts of locality with almost all in the southern part of the locality (approx 26°13′16″S 152°16′19″E / 26.221°S 152.272°E); the minerals in this area are copper, silver, and gold.[3]
History
editTo mark World Environment Day on 5 June 2009, Queensland Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability, Kate Jones, announced the establishment of the Oakview National Park, consisting of 1,000 hectares (2,500 acres) which was formerly part of Oakview State Forest.[4]
Demographics
editIn the 2016 census, Black Snake had a population of 75 people.[5]
In the 2021 census, Black Snake had a population of 88 people.[1]
Education
editThere are no schools in Black Snake. The nearest government primary school is Kilkivan State School in neighbouring Kilkivan to the north. The nearest government secondary schools are Kilkivan State School (to Year 10) and James Nash State High School (to Year 12) in Gympie.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Black Snake (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Black Snake – locality in Gympie Region (entry 46306)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ Jones, Kate (5 June 2009). "Hidden Treasure becomes New National Park for Gympie". Media Statements. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 29 May 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Black Snake (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
