Evans Landing, Queensland
Geography
Albatross Bay (8°33′42″S 95°34′42″E / 8.5616°S 95.5783°E) bounds the locality to the south.
Approximately half of the land at Evans Landing is used for industrial purposes while the remainder is undeveloped.
History
The locality is named after geologist Harry Evans, who found the bauxite deposits in the Weipa area for Consolidated Zinc Corporation.
Demographics
In the 2016 census Evans Landing had a population of 62 people.
In the 2021 census, Evans Landing had a population of 56 people.
Facilities
Weipa SES Facility is on Kerr Point Drive (12°39′49″S 141°50′53″E / 12.6635°S 141.8480°E).
Amenities
There is a public boat ramp and pontoon on Landing Drive (12°39′51″S 141°51′00″E / 12.6642°S 141.8499°E). It is managed by the North Queensland Bulk Ports.
There is a park beside the SES Facility on Kerr Point Drive (12°39′49″S 141°50′53″E / 12.6637°S 141.8481°E).
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Evans Landing (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Evans Landing – locality in Weipa Town (entry 12015)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ "Bays - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 12 November 2020. Archived from the original on 25 November 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Evans Landing (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Emergency services facilities - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 18 November 2020. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "Recreational Boating Facilities Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 12 November 2020. Archived from the original on 22 November 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
- ^ "Land for public recreation - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 20 November 2020. Archived from the original on 22 November 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
