Benarkin North, Queensland

Benarkin North is a rural locality in the South Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Benarkin North had a population of 316 people.[1]

Benarkin North
Queensland
Benarkin North is located in Queensland
Benarkin North
Benarkin North
Coordinates26.8552°S 152.1497°E / -26.8552; 152.1497
Population316 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density25.69/km2 (66.5/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4314
Area12.3 km2 (4.7 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s)South Burnett Region
State electorate(s)Nanango
Federal division(s)Maranoa
Suburbs around Benarkin North:
Taromeo Taromeo Taromeo
Taromeo Benarkin North Taromeo
Blackbutt North
Benarkin
Moore Moore

Geography

The land use is a mix of rural residential and grazing on native vegetation.[3]

History

The locality name Benarkin takes its name from ''Benarqui'' from the Dungibara language which refers to the blackbutt tree (Eucalyptus pilularis) which is common in the district.[2]

In the 2016 census, Benarkin North had a population of 316 people.[1]

On 1 February 2018, Benarkin North's postcode changed from 4306 to 4314.[4]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Benarkin North (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Benarkin North – locality in South Burnett Region (entry 46192)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  3. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  4. "Blackbutt To Get New Postcode". southburnett.com.au. 17 November 2017. Archived from the original on 17 May 2018. Retrieved 5 July 2021.


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