Duckinwilla is a rural locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Duckinwilla had a population of 38 people.[1]
| Duckinwilla Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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.jpg) The heritage-listed Allan Slab Hut in Duckinwilla, 2000 | |||||||||||||||
  Duckinwilla | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 25°24′44″S 152°30′54″E / 25.4122°S 152.515°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 38 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 0.1183/km2 (0.306/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4650 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 321.2 km2 (124.0 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Fraser Coast Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Maryborough | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Hinkler | ||||||||||||||
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Geography
editDuckinwilla is mostly forested; much of it is in the Wongi State Forest. There is some cleared land used for farming, but no urban area.[3]
The Bruce Highway passes from south to north through the eastern part of the locality.[3]
In the centre of the locality is Lake Lenthall (25°25′00″S 152°32′00″E / 25.4166°S 152.5333°E), created by damming the Burrum River (25°24′03″S 152°31′54″E / 25.4009°S 152.5317°E).[3][4]
History
editThe earliest European settler in the district was Eli Lenthall, a timbergetter. Lake Lenthall is named after him.[4]
Duckinwilla Creek State School opened on 24 August 1936 and closed in 1953.[5]
Demographics
editIn the 2011 census, Duckinwilla had a population of 10 people.[6]
In the 2016 census, Duckinwilla had a population of 12 people.[7]
In the 2021 census, Duckinwilla had a population of 38 people.[1]
Heritage listings
editDuckinwilla has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- Warrah Road (25°26′43″S 152°32′00″E / 25.4452°S 152.5333°E): Allan Slab Hut[8]
Education
editThere are no schools in Duckinwilla. The nearest primary schools are Howard State School in neighbouring Howard to north-east and Sunbury State School in Maryborough to the south-east. The nearest secondary schools are Isis District State High School in Childers to the north-west and Aldridge State High School in the Maryborough.[3]
Attractions
editLake Lenthall has picnic grounds, camping, and a boat ramp, all at the end of Lenthall Dam Road (25°24′18″S 152°31′58″E / 25.4051°S 152.5328°E). It is managed by the Fraser Coast Regional Council.[9][10]
Wongi Waterholes is a picnic and camping area in the Wongi State Forest, noted for its abundant wildlife.[11] It is accessed from the Kellogum Forestry Road off Warrah Road. There are a number of viewing platforms around the waterholes:
- Wongi Waterhole 1 Viewing Platform (25°26′11″S 152°32′54″E / 25.4364°S 152.5483°E)[12]
- Wongi Waterhole 2 Viewing Platform (25°26′10″S 152°32′52″E / 25.4362°S 152.5479°E)[12]
- Wongi Waterhole 3 Viewing Platform (25°26′16″S 152°32′39″E / 25.4377°S 152.5442°E)[12]
- Wongi Waterhole 4 & 5 Viewing Platform (25°26′17″S 152°32′38″E / 25.4380°S 152.5439°E)[12]
In popular culture
editDuckinwilla is also referenced by songwriter Chad Morgan in the song, Duckinwilla Dance.[13]
References
edit- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Duckinwilla (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Duckinwilla – locality in Fraser Coast Region (entry 46644)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- ^ a b "Lake Lenthall – lake in Fraser Coast Regional (entry 39027)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
- ^ Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Duckinwilla". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Duckinwilla (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Allan Slab Hut (entry 601934)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
- ^ "Lake Lenthall". Fraser Coast Regional Council. Archived from the original on 5 February 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- ^ "Recreational Boating Facilities Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 12 November 2020. Archived from the original on 22 November 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
- ^ "Wongi Waterholes camping area | Wongi State Forest". Parks and forests | Department of Environment and Science, Queensland. Queensland Government. 22 October 2009. Archived from the original on 26 October 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Tourist points - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 18 November 2020. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "Chad Morgan". Discogs. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
External links
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