Elgin is a rural locality in the Isaac Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Elgin had a population of 52 people.[1]

Elgin
Queensland
Elgin is located in Queensland
Elgin
Elgin
Coordinates22°15′09″S 146°43′13″E / 22.2525°S 146.7202°E / -22.2525; 146.7202 (Elgin (centre of locality))
Population52 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density0.02222/km2 (0.0576/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4721
Area2,339.9 km2 (903.4 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s)Isaac Region
State electorate(s)Burdekin
Federal division(s)Capricornia
Suburbs around Elgin:
Belyando Belyando Frankfield
Belyando Elgin Frankfield
Laglan Laglan Laglan

Geography

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Epping Forest National Park is in the south-east of the locality (22°21′00″S 146°42′09″E / 22.3500°S 146.7025°E / -22.3500; 146.7025 (Epping Forest National Park)).[3][4] Apart from the national park, the land use is almost entirely grazing on native vegetation.[3]

Demographics

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In the 2016 census, Elgin had a population of 41 people.[5]

In the 2021 census, Elgin had a population of 52 people.[1]

Education

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There are no schools in Elgin nor nearby. The options are distance education and boarding school.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Elgin (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.  
  2. ^ "Elgin – locality in Isaac Region (entry 47014)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
  4. ^ "Epping Forest National Park – national park in the Isaac Region (entry 39446)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
  5. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Elgin (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.  
  6. ^ "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 23 June 2024.