Susan River, Queensland
Geography
Susan River (the watercourse) enters the locality from the west and flows through to the east where it enters the Mary River. Stockyard Creek enters from the north and flows south-east to join the Susan. The river mouth is split, surrounding Kangaroo Island and Power Island, both of which are in the locality. Several tidal branches join the river near the mouth.
Maryborough–Hervey Bay Road (State Route 57) runs through from south-west to north-west.
Demographics
In the 2016 census, Susan River had a population of 136 people.
In the 2021 census, Susan River had a population of 115 people.
Education
There are no schools in Susan River. The nearest government primary schools are Yarrilee State School in Urraween, Hervey Bay, to the north and St Helens State School in St Helens, Maryborough, to the south-west. The nearest government secondary schools are Hervey Bay State High School in Pialba, Hervey Bay, to the north and Aldridge State High School in Maryborough to the south-west.
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Susan River (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Susan River – locality in Fraser Coast Region (entry 46673)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
- ^ "Susan River, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Susan River (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
