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'''The Gemfields''' is a [[Suburbs and localities (Australia)|locality]] in the [[Central Highlands Region]], [[Queensland]], Australia.<ref name="qpnl">{{cite QPN|46978|The Gemfields|locality in Central Highlands Region|accessdate=23 April 2019}}</ref> In the {{CensusAU|2016}}, The Gemfields had a population of |
'''The Gemfields''' is a [[Suburbs and localities (Australia)|locality]] in the [[Central Highlands Region]], [[Queensland]], Australia.<ref name="qpnl">{{cite QPN|46978|The Gemfields|locality in Central Highlands Region|accessdate=23 April 2019}}</ref> In the {{CensusAU|2016}}, The Gemfields had a population of 1,449 people.<ref name="Census2016Y" /> |
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== Geography == |
== Geography == |
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The nearest major town is [[Emerald, Queensland|Emerald]].<ref name="globe" /> |
The nearest major town is [[Emerald, Queensland|Emerald]].<ref name="globe" /> |
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The [[Western railway line, Queensland|Western railway line]] passes through the locality from east ([[Emerald, Queensland|Emerald]]) to west ([[Willows, Queensland|Willows]]). There are is a railway station at Anakie ({{Coord|-23.5528|147.7453|type:railwaystation_region:AU-QLD|name=Anakie railway station}}) and a railway siding at Taroborah ({{Coord|-23.5414|147.9450|type:railwaystation_region:AU-QLD|name=Taroborah railway siding}}).<ref name="globe2">{{Queensland Globe|accessdate=28 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite QPN|560|Anakie|railway station in Central Highlands|accessdate=28 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite QPN|33101|Taroborah|railway siding in Central Highlands Region|accessdate=28 November 2019}}</ref> |
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As the name suggests, the main industry in The Gemfields is [[sapphire]] [[mining]], supported by [[tourism]]. |
As the name suggests, the main industry in The Gemfields is [[sapphire]] [[mining]], supported by [[tourism]]. |
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| Coordinates | 23°32′33″S 147°48′39″E / 23.5425°S 147.8108°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 1,449 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1.2269/km2 (3.1777/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Gazetted | 13 August 2010 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4702 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1,181 km2 (456.0 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Central Highlands Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Gregory | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Flynn | ||||||||||||||
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The Gemfields is a locality in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, The Gemfields had a population of 1,449 people.[1]
Geography
The locality contains three small towns: Anakie, Rubyvale, and Sapphire.[3]
The nearest major town is Emerald.[3]
The Western railway line passes through the locality from east (Emerald) to west (Willows). There are is a railway station at Anakie (23°33′10″S 147°44′43″E / 23.5528°S 147.7453°E) and a railway siding at Taroborah (23°32′29″S 147°56′42″E / 23.5414°S 147.9450°E).[4][5][6]
As the name suggests, the main industry in The Gemfields is sapphire mining, supported by tourism.
History
Anakie Provisional School opened on 27 July 1885. It became Anakie State School on 1 January 1909. Due to low attendances it opened and closed at times, but continues to operate to the present day.[7]
At the 2011 census, The Gemfields had a population of 1630.[8]
At the 2016 census, The Gemfields had a population of 1,449.[1]
Amenities
The Central Highlands Regional Council operate a public library at 7 Burridge Road, Rubyvale.[9]
Education
Anakie State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Cook Street (23°33′14″S 147°44′45″E / 23.5540°S 147.7458°E).[10][11] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 83 students with 7 teachers (6 full-time equivalent) and 7 non-teaching staff (4 full-time equivalent).[12]
Events
GemFest is an annual festival in the region, attracting large numbers of visitors.[13]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "The Gemfields: Code SSC32819 (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ "The Gemfields – locality in Central Highlands Region (entry 46978)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
- ^ a b "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
- ^ "Anakie – railway station in Central Highlands (entry 560)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
- ^ "Taroborah – railway siding in Central Highlands Region (entry 33101)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
- ^ Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "The Gemfields: Code SSC31613 (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- ^ "Locations". Central Highlands Regional Council. Archived from the original on 31 January 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
- ^ "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "Anakie State School". Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "ACARA School Profile 2017". Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
- ^ http://www.gemfest.com.au/
External links
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