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Dunnrock is a coastal locality in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Dunnrock had a population of 75 people.[1]

Dunnrock
Queensland
Dunnrock
Coordinates21.265°S 149.1816°E / -21.265; 149.1816
Population75 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density6.70/km2 (17.34/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4740
Area11.2 km2 (4.3 sq mi)
LGA(s)Mackay Region
State electorate(s)Mirani
Federal division(s)Dawson
Suburbs around Dunnrock:
McEwens Beach McEwens Beach McEwens Beach
Chelona Dunnrock McEwens Beach
Balberra Balberra Balberra

History


The locality was allegedly named after farmer S. Dunn, who cut a track to the township site. Dunn was the lessee of Portion 8V, Parish of Chelona. The locality was named and bounded by the Minister for Natural Resources 3 September 1999.[2]


Geography


Sandy Creek forms the southern and south-eastern boundaries.[3]


References


  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Dunnrock (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Dunnrock – locality in Mackay Region (entry 46778)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
  3. Google (20 August 2021). "Dunnrock, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 20 August 2021.


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