Hay Point is a coastal locality in Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] It contains two towns, Hector on its north coast (21°16′37″S 149°16′12″E / 21.2769°S 149.27°E) and Half Tide on its south coast (21°17′50″S 149°17′31″E / 21.2972°S 149.2919°E).[3][4] In the 2021 census, the locality of Hay Point had a population of 1,306 people.[1]
| Hay Point Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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| Coordinates | 21°18′10″S 149°15′49″E / 21.3027°S 149.2636°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 1,306 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 56.54/km2 (146.4/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4740 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 23.1 km2 (8.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Mackay Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mirani | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Capricornia | ||||||||||||||
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Geography
editHay Point is located approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) south of the city of Mackay.
With a tidal range of 7.4m (the highest on the east coast of Australia),[5] Hay Point has potential for electricity generation via tidal power.[6]
History
editThe town of Hector was first surveyed in 1902.[3]
Demographics
editIn the 2006 census, the locality of Hay Point and the surrounding area had a population of 1,386.[7]
In the 2016 census, the locality of Hay Point had a population of 1,348 people.[8]
In the 2021 census, the locality of Hay Point had a population of 1,306 people.[1]
Coal export terminals
editHay Point has two bulk coal terminals. Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal (DBCT) is owned by the Queensland State Government and leased for 50 years to Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure (formerly Babcock & Brown Infrastructure), who in turn engage Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Pty Ltd to operate, maintain and develop it.[9] Hay Point Services Coal Terminal is owned and operated by BHP Mitsubishi Alliance a joint venture between BHP and Mitsubishi, and operated by Hay Point Services.[10]
In 2003–4, 77 million tonnes of coal was exported through the two terminals. This makes Hay Point one of the largest coal ports in the world. 97 million tonnes was exported in 2021-22.[10]
Education
editThere are no schools in Hay Point. The nearest government primary school is Alligator Creek State School in neighbouring Alligator Creek to the south-west. The nearest government secondary school is Sarina State High School in Sarina to the south-west.[11]
Amenities
editThe Mackay Regional Council operates a mobile library service on a fortnightly schedule at the corner of Valroy and Carey Streets.[12][13]
References
edit- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Hay Point (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Hay Point (entry 46795)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
- ^ a b "Hector – town in Mackay Region (entry 41090)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
- ^ "Half Tide – town in Mackay Region (entry 15205)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
- ^ "King tides". Department of Transport and Main Roads. Queensland Government. 30 April 2018. Archived from the original on 14 May 2018. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
- ^ "UQ helps Qld ports power up with clean energy". www.insidewaste.com.au. Archived from the original on 14 May 2018. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Hay Point (Sarina Shire) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 4 May 2008.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Hay Point (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "OUR DBCT P/L VISION: TO BE THE TERMINAL OPERATOR OF CHOICE". DalrympleBayCoalTerminal. 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ a b "PORT OF HAY POINT". NorthQueenslandBulkPortsCorporation. 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
- ^ "Libraries: Contact/Opening Hours". Mackay Regional Council. Archived from the original on 4 May 2017. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
- ^ "Mobile Library Timetable 2017" (PDF). Mackay Regional Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 March 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
External links
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