Tuen is an outback locality in the Shire of Paroo, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Tuen had "no people or a very low population".[1]
| Tuen Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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 Barringun Road approaching the bridge over Tuen Creek | |||||||||||||||
  Tuen | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 28°31′35″S 145°44′06″E / 28.5263°S 145.735°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 0 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 0.0000/km2 (0.0000/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4490 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1,075.1 km2 (415.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Paroo | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Warrego | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Maranoa | ||||||||||||||
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Geography
editThe Warrego River flows from the north of the locality through to the south. The Mitchell Highway (also known as Barringun Road) runs roughly parallel and east of the river. Tuen Creek flows from the south-east of the locality and joins the Warrego River in roughly the centre of the locality; the highway crosses Tuen Creek near the confluence and at that spot is the undeveloped town of Tuen, a grid of 4 x 3 streets (28°33′57″S 145°42′22″E / 28.5659°S 145.70603°E).[3][4]
The terrain is relatively flat at 160 to 180 metres (520 to 590 ft) above sea level.[3]
The land use is predominantly grazing on native vegetation.[5]
History
editThe locality derives its name from Tuen Creek.[2]
In April 1881, 57 town lots were offered for sale in the town of Tuen "at the junction of Warrego River and Tuen Creek" with prices starting from £8 per acre.[6] Some lots were sold as 20 of them were owned by Margaret Heuston at her death in 1910.[7] Her husband Robert Heuston operated the Tuen Hotel beside the Barringun Road until at least 1913, after which it may have been operated by the Gwydir family.[8] In 1925, the hotel was taken over by retired policeman Robert Winterburn until at least 1934.[8][9] There is no evidence the hotel was operating in the 1940s.[8]
Today there is no visual evidence remaining of a town and no town is gazetted at that location.[10]
Demographics
editIn the 2016 census, Tuen had a population of 12 people.[11]
In the 2021 census, Tuen had "no people or a very low population".[1]
Education
editThere are no schools in Tuen. The nearest primary and secondary school is Cunnamulla State School in neighbouring Cunnamulla to the north, but, due to the size of Tuen, it would only be accessible for a daily commute for students living in the north of Tuen. The other options are distance education and boarding school.[12]
References
edit- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Tuen (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Tuen – locality in Shire of Paroo (entry 47845)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
- ^ a b "Layers: Locality; Mountains and ranges; Contours; Watercourses". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Road and rail; Land parcel". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Protected areas and forests; Land Use". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "Official Notifications". The Brisbane Courier. Vol. XXXV, no. 7, 264. Queensland, Australia. 23 April 1881. p. 6. Archived from the original on 16 February 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Advertising". The Brisbane Courier. No. 16, 589. Queensland, Australia. 13 March 1911. p. 11. Archived from the original on 16 February 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ a b c Queensland electoral rolls
- ^ "BUNDANBA SEND-OFF". Queensland Times. Vol. LXVI, no. 12, 286. Queensland, Australia. 28 November 1925. p. 13 (DAILY.). Archived from the original on 16 February 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Tuen (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
External links
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