Daveson is a rural locality in the Cassowary Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Daveson had a population of 33 people.[1]

Daveson
Queensland
Daveson is located in Queensland
Daveson
Daveson
Coordinates17°46′51″S 146°02′15″E / 17.7808°S 146.0375°E / -17.7808; 146.0375
Population33 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density2.08/km2 (5.38/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4855
Area15.9 km2 (6.1 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)Cassowary Coast Region
State electorate(s)Hill
Federal division(s)Kennedy
Suburbs around Daveson:
Silkwood Silkwood Kurrimine Beach
Jaffa Daveson Kurrimine Beach
El Arish Maria Creeks Midgeree Bar


Daveson is a prominent farming area that grows large fields of sugar cane. Daveson is also home to many cattle farms. The town name is derived from the Daveson family.

Demographics

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In the 2016 census, Daveson had a population of 23 people.[3]

In the 2021 census, Daveson had a population of 33 people.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Daveson (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.  
  2. ^ "Daveson – locality in Cassowary Coast Region (entry 45664)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
  3. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Daveson (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.