Jubilee Heights, Queensland

Jubilee Heights is a locality in the Cassowary Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Jubilee Heights had a population of 164 people.[1]

Jubilee Heights
Queensland
Jubilee Heights is located in Queensland
Jubilee Heights
Jubilee Heights
Coordinates17°28′34″S 146°02′16″E / 17.4761°S 146.0377°E / -17.4761; 146.0377 (Jubilee Heights (centre of locality))
Population164 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density13.23/km2 (34.25/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4860
Area12.4 km2 (4.8 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s)Cassowary Coast Region
State electorate(s)Hill
Federal division(s)Kennedy
Suburbs around Jubilee Heights:
Garradunga Eubenangee Wanjuru
Daradgee Jubilee Heights Wanjuru
Sundown Eaton Coconuts

Geography

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The locality is bounded to the south-east by the Johnstone River. The land near the river is low-lying and is used for crop-growing with sugarcane and bananas being the main crops. There is also some grazing on native vegetation. The rest of the locality is more mountainous undeveloped land associated with the Seymour Range, rising to heights of 271 metres (889 ft) above sea level.[3][4]

Demographics

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In the 2016 census, Jubilee Heights had a population of 143 people.[5]

In the 2021 census, Jubilee Heights had a population of 164 people.[1]

Education

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There are no schools in Jubilee Heights. The nearest government primary schools are Innisfail State School in Innisfail to the south and Flying Fish Point State School in Flying Fish Point to the south-east. The nearest government secondary school is Innisfail State College in Innisfail Estate to the south.[6]

Attractions

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Geraldton Lookout is a high point on Jubilee Road with vistas in a number of directions (17°29′43″S 146°02′15″E / 17.4954°S 146.0374°E / -17.4954; 146.0374 (Geraldton Lookout)).[7][8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Jubilee Heights (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.  
  2. ^ "Jubilee Heights – locality in Cassowary Coast Region (entry 45715)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
  3. ^ "Layers: Locality; Mountains and ranges; Contours; Watercourses". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Layers: Locality; Protected areas and forests; Land use; Sugarcane areas". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  5. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Jubilee Heights (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.  
  6. ^ "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  7. ^ "Tourist points - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 18 November 2020. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  8. ^ "View from Geraldton Lookout". Google Street View. November 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2024.