Boreen Point is a rural locality in the Shire of Noosa, Queensland, Australia.[2][3] In the 2016 census, Boreen Point had a population of 328 people.[1] The town of Boreen is located within the locality beside the lake (26.2844°S 152.9933°E / -26.2844; 152.9933 (Boreen)),[4] but the town name is rarely used with Boreen Point being the name in common usage.
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Boreen Point Noosa, Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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Main Beach, Boreen Point (Note dark Tannin discolouration of the water) | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 26.2816°S 152.9847°E / -26.2816; 152.9847 | ||||||||||||||
Population | 328 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 61.9/km2 (160.3/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4565 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 5.3 km2 (2.0 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
Location | 26 km (16 mi) NW of Noosa Heads | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Shire of Noosa | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Noosa | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Wide Bay | ||||||||||||||
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Boreen Point is north of Tewantin on the Sunshine Coast.
One of Boreen Point's major attractions is Lake Cootharaba, a very large, shallow lake that is recognised nationally for its fantastic weather for sailing and windsurfing. The lake leads from the Noosa River and also up to national parks.
The name comes from an Aboriginal word from the tribes around Moreton Bay which refers to the pathway that led between two bora rings.[5]
In 1987, the historic inn Apollonian Hotel (built 1860s) was relocated from Gympie, Queensland and rebuilt in Boreen Point. It was named after the Greek God Apollo.[6]
Although currently and historically within the local government area of Shire of Noosa, between 2008 and 2013 Boreen Point was within Sunshine Coast Region following a controversial amalgamation of local government areas that was subsequently reversed following a vote by local people to deamalgamate the Shire of Noosa.[7]
At the 2011 census, Boreen Point recorded a population of 264 people.[8]
In the 2016 census, Boreen Point had a population of 328 people.[1]
The Shire of Noosa operates a mobile library service on a weekly schedule in Orchard Avenue.[9]
Suburbs and towns in the Shire of Noosa, South East Queensland | |
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