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Springlands, Queensland

Coordinates: 20°34′35″S 147°45′45″E / 20.5763°S 147.7625°E / -20.5763; 147.7625 (Springlands (centre of locality))
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Springlands
Queensland
Junction of Coral and Pelican Creeks, 2009
Springlands is located in Queensland
Springlands
Springlands
Coordinates20°34′35″S 147°45′45″E / 20.5763°S 147.7625°E / -20.5763; 147.7625 (Springlands (centre of locality))
Population39 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density0.02084/km2 (0.0540/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4804
Area1,871.8 km2 (722.7 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s)Whitsunday Region
State electorate(s)Burdekin
Federal division(s)Capricornia
Suburbs around Springlands:
Bogie Bogie Bogie
Mount Wyatt Springlands Bogie
Mount Wyatt Newlands Newlands

Springlands is a rural locality in the Whitsunday Region, Queensland, Australia.[2]

In the 2021 census, Springlands had a population of 39 people.[1]

Geography

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The locality completely surrounds the localities of Collinsville and Scottville.[3]

Springlands has the following mountains:

The majority of the southern boundary is aligned with the Bowen River. Sonoma State Forest covers 8,800 hectares in the north-east of Springlands (20°28′44″S 147°53′51″E / 20.4788°S 147.8976°E / -20.4788; 147.8976 (Sonoma State Forest)).[3]

Demographics

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In the 2016 census, Springlands had a population of 45 people.[12]

In the 2021 census, Springlands had a population of 39 people.[1]

Heritage listings

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Strathmore Homestead, 2007

Springlands has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

Economy

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The Collinsville coal mine is located in the locality (20°33′54″S 147°46′03″E / 20.5651°S 147.7676°E / -20.5651; 147.7676 (Collinsville coal mile)) extending into neighbouring Collinsville.[3]

There are four solar farms operated by Edify in Springlands:[3]

Education

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There are no schools in Springlands. The nearest government primary schools are in Collinsville State School in neighbouring Collinsville and Scotville State School in neighbouring Scotville. The nearest government secondary school is Collinsville State High School in Collinsville.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Springlands (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Springlands – locality in Whitsunday Region (entry 46900)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 October 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g "Mountain peaks and capes - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 12 November 2020. Archived from the original on 25 November 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  5. ^ "Mount Bella Vista – mountain in Whitsunday Region (entry 2158)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  6. ^ "Mount Devlin – mountain in Whitsunday Region (entry 9833)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  7. ^ "Mount Jimmy – mountain in Whitsunday Region (entry 17225)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  8. ^ "Mount Toussaint – mountain in Whitsunday Region (entry 35052)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  9. ^ "Mount Vista – mountain in Whitsunday Region (entry 36085)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  10. ^ "Pine Mountain – mountain in Whitsunday Region (entry 26831)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  11. ^ "Sonoma Peak – mountain in Whitsunday Region (entry 31401)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  12. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Springlands (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  13. ^ "Strathmore Homestead (entry 602683)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
  14. ^ "Daydream". Edify Energy. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  15. ^ "Hayman". Edify Energy. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  16. ^ "Whitsunday". Edify Energy. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  17. ^ "Hamilton". Edify Energy. Retrieved 27 December 2022.