Fleurbaix is a locality in the Southern Downs Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Fleurbaix had a population of 39 people.[1]

Fleurbaix Queensland
Fleurbaix
Coordinates	28.5277°S 151.9136°E / -28.5277; 151.9136
Population	39 (2016 census)[1]
• Density	5.20/km2 (13.47/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4375
Area	7.5 km2 (2.9 sq mi)
LGA(s)	Southern Downs Region
State electorate(s)	Southern Downs
Federal division(s)	Maranoa
Suburbs around Fleurbaix: Dalveen Dalveen Cottonvale Pozieres Fleurbaix Cottonvale Pozieres Thulimbah Thulimbah

Geography

The north of the locality is hilly and undeveloped; it is part of the Herries Range. The south of the locality is also hilly. The area in-between is flatter and is used for farming. A number of creeks flow through this area.[3]

History

The locality was established as a soldier settlement area which was named after the railway station. The name was proposed by surveyor George Grant and refers to the site of French World War I Battle of Fleurbaix which involved the 5th Australian Division on 19 July 1916.[2]

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