The Limits, Queensland

The Limits is a locality in the North Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, The Limits had "no people or a very low population".[1]

The Limits
Queensland
The Limits is located in Queensland
The Limits
The Limits
Coordinates25°40′29″S 151°40′04″E / 25.6747°S 151.6677°E / -25.6747; 151.6677 (The Limits (centre of locality))
Population0 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density0.000/km2 (0.00/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4625
Area26.6 km2 (10.3 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s)North Burnett Region
State electorate(s)Callide
Federal division(s)Flynn
Suburbs around The Limits:
Gayndah Gayndah Campbell Creek
Woodmillar The Limits Campbell Creek
Barlyne Penwhaupell Campbell Creek

Geography

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The locality is loosely bounded to the west by Oaky Creek.[3]

Most of The Limits is mountainous terrain ranging from 120 to 420 metres (390 to 1,380 ft) above sea level with the lower flatter areas in the north-east of the locality.[3]

The land use is predominantly grazing on native vegetation.[3]

History

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The origin of the name is unclear but the Von Cronholm family were fruit growers at "The Limit" (singular) from at least 1936.[4][5]

Demographics

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In the 2016 census, The Limits had a population of 4 people.[6]

In the 2021 census, The Limits had "no people or a very low population".[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "The Limits (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.  
  2. ^ "The Limits – locality in North Burnett Region (entry 45418)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  3. ^ a b c "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  4. ^ Commonwealth electoral roll (Queensland) 1941 (Version 1.01 with QFHSdatasearch - 1.11 ed.), Queensland Family History Society Inc, 2010, ISBN 978-1-921171-27-7
  5. ^ "Waldock—Von Cronholm". Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser. No. 20, 279. Queensland, Australia. 8 July 1936. p. 10. Archived from the original on 4 February 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
  6. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "The Limits (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.