Glenorchy is a rural locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Glenorchy had a population of 83 people.[1]
Glenorchy Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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![]() ![]() Glenorchy | |||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 25.6233°S 152.64°E / -25.6233; 152.64 | ||||||||||||||
Population | 83 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 6.80/km2 (17.62/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4650 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 12.2 km2 (4.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Fraser Coast Region | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Maryborough | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Wide Bay | ||||||||||||||
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The Bruce Highway passes through the locality from north (Tinana South) to south (Owanyilla).[3]
The locality's south-western boundary is the Mary River. A number of small creeks have their source in the locality; all of which are tributaries directly or indirectly of the Mary River.[3]
The principal land use is irrigated cropping, principally sugarcane. There is also grazing on native vegetation.[3]
There are no schools in Glenorchy. The nearest primary school is in Tinana South and the nearest secondary schools are in Maryborough.[3]
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