Gigoomgan

Suburb of Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia
25°45′54″S 152°14′49″E / 25.765°S 152.2469°E / -25.765; 152.2469Population34 (2016 census)[1] • Density0.1742/km2 (0.451/sq mi)Postcode(s)4620Area195.2 km2 (75.4 sq mi)Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)LGA(s)Fraser Coast RegionState electorate(s)MaryboroughFederal division(s)Wide Bay
Suburbs around Gigoomgan:
Teebar Brooweena Woocoo
Malarga Gigoomgan Glenbar
Tansey Calgoa Marodian

Gigoomgan is a rural locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Gigoomgan had a population of 34 people.[1]

History

In 1887, 68,480 acres (27,710 ha) of land were resumed from the Gigoomgan consolidated pastoral run for the establishment of small farms. The land was offered for selection on 17 April 1887.[3]

In the 2016 census, Gigoomgan had a population of 34 people.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Gigoomgan (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Gigoomgan – locality in Fraser Coast Region (entry 46737)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  3. ^ "Proclamations under the New Land Acts". The Brisbane Courier. Queensland, Australia. 2 March 1877. p. 3. Retrieved 20 February 2020 – via Trove.
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Towns and localities in Fraser Coast Region