Tinnanbar, Queensland
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Tinnanbar is a coastal town and a locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.[2][3] In the 2021 census, the locality of Tinnanbar had a population of 64 people.[1]
Geography
Tinnanbar is bounded by the Great Sandy Strait on the north and east and by Kauri Creek to the south. The town is located on the north coast, while the east coastal strip is protected as the Great Sandy Conservation Park.[4] The marine areas and tidal flats of the conservation park has populations of dolphins, turtles and dugongs. It is an important roosting area for migratory wading birds and a nesting area for the false water rat.[5]
The only access road to the town is Tinninbar Road, which connects to the Maryborough-Cooloola Road.[4]
Demographics
In the 2016 census, the locality of Tinnanbar had a population of 123 people.[6]
In the 2021 census, the locality of Tinnanbar had a population of 64 people.[1]
Amenities
The town has a white sandy beach at both high and low tide. Fishing and sailing are popular activities.[7] There is a 2-lane boat ramp at the end of Boat Ramp Drive.[8]
References
- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Tinnanbar (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Tinnanbar – town in Fraser Coast Region (entry 34651)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
- ^ "Tinnanbar – locality in Fraser Coast Region (entry 46681)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
- ^ a b "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ "Great Sandy Conservation Park" (PDF). Department of National Parks, Sport, and Racing. Queensland Government. 2000. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Tinnanbar (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Great Sandy Strait - Tinnanbar". Great Sandy Strait - Fraser Island's Playground. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ "Boating facilities in Queensland listed by district and local government area" (PDF). Queensland Government. p. 13. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
External links
- Town map of Tinnanbar, 1977
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