Eukey (/ˈjuːki/ YOO-kee) is a rural locality in the Southern Downs Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] It is on the border with New South Wales.[3] In the 2021 census, Eukey had a population of 140 people.[1]
| Eukey Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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 Eukey Hall, 2015 | |||||||||||||||
  Eukey | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 28°47′16″S 151°58′09″E / 28.7877°S 151.9691°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 140 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 2.15/km2 (5.57/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4380 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 966 m (3,169 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 65.1 km2 (25.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Southern Downs Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Southern Downs | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Maranoa | ||||||||||||||
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Geography
editEukey is predominantly farming land. Doctors Creek flows to the south-west and ultimately is a tributary of the Severn River. McLaughin Creek flows north and merges with the northward-flowing Quart Pot Creek which continues into Storm King Dam before continuing into Stanthorpe.[3]
Eukey Road commences in neighbouring Ballandean to the south-west and passes through Eukey exiting to the north into Storm King towards Stanthorpe.[3]
Occasionally it snows in Eukey.[4]
History
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Eukey was originally called Paddock Swamp. It was renamed Eukey in 1905.[5]
In 1872 tin was found in Eukey by Alexander (Sandy) Ross and tin mining commenced in the district.[6][7] Sandy Ross's land was very wet and so the tin was dredged out by the Paddock Creek Tin Dredging Company.[8]
Eukey State School opened on 25 January 1897 as the Paddock Swamp Provisional School. It became Paddock Swamp State School in 1909 and was renamed Eukey State School in 1916. It closed on 3 April 1964.[9][10] The school was on the eastern side of Eukey Road, just north-east of the public hall (approx 28°46′27″S 151°58′28″E / 28.7743°S 151.9744°E).[11][3]
Eukey Public Hall opened in 1921 and celebrated its centenary on 16 July 2021.[5]
Demographics
editIn the 2011 census, Eukey had a population of 510 people.[12]
In the 2016 census, Eukey had a population of 134 people.[13]
In the 2021 census, Eukey had a population of 140 people.[1]
Education
editThere are no schools in Eukey. The nearest government primary schools are Stanthorpe State School in Stanthorpe to the north, Severnlea State School in Severnlea to the north-west, and Ballandean State School in neighbouring Ballandean to the south-west. The nearest government secondary school is Stanthorpe State High School in Stanthorpe.[3]
Amenities
editEukey Public Hall is at 1212 Eukey Road (corner of Belford Road, 28°46′28″S 151°58′24″E / 28.7745°S 151.9734°E).[11][3]
References
edit- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Eukey (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "Eukey – locality in Southern Downs Region (entry 45926)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ^ "Reports of snow on Granite Belt". ABC Southern Queensland. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 25 June 2013. Archived from the original on 14 December 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
- ^ a b "Eukey, 2 September 2021". Festival of Small Halls. 25 July 2021. Archived from the original on 14 December 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ^ "South – Eukey, Mt Tully & Storm King Dam". Granite Belt Wine Country. Archived from the original on 12 June 2015. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ^ Fox, Matthew J. "The History of Queensland: Its People and Industries" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 12 June 2015. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ^ "PADDOCK SWAMP TIN DREDGING COMPANY". Darling Downs Gazette (Qld. : 1881–1922). Qld.: National Library of Australia. 12 August 1905. p. 5. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ^ "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
- ^ "Agency ID 6248, Eukey State School". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ^ a b "Wallangara" (Map). Queensland Government. 1945. Archived from the original on 14 December 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Eukey". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Eukey (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
