Gregory River, Queensland (Bundaberg Region)
Gregory River is a rural locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Gregory River had a population of 65 people.
Geography
The Gregory River forms the south western boundary of the locality.
History
A provisional school named either Gregory Provisional School or Gregory River Provisional School opened on 9 July 1900. In 1905, it was renamed Walluma Provisional School. On 1 January 1909, it became Walluma State School. It closed circa 1914.
Demographics
In the 2016 census, Gregory River had a population of 65 people.
In the 2021 census, Gregory River had a population of 65 people.
Education
There are no schools in Gregory River. The nearest government primary school is Cordalba State School in neighbouring Cordalba to the south. The nearest government secondary school is Isis District State High School in Childers to the south-east.
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Gregory River (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Gregory River – locality in Bundaberg Region (entry 44726)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Gregory River (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
