Jollys Lookout is a rural locality in the Moreton Bay Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Jollys Lookout had a population of 76 people.[1]

Jollys Lookout Queensland
View from Jollys Lookout in the Mount Nebo area, ~1935
Jollys Lookout
Coordinates	27.4102°S 152.8269°E / -27.4102; 152.8269 (Jollys Lookout (centre of locality))
Population	76 (2016 census)[1]
• Density	21.1/km2 (54.7/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4520
Area	3.6 km2 (1.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	25.7 km (16 mi) NW of Brisbane CBD 36.6 km (23 mi) SW of Strathpine
LGA(s)	Moreton Bay Region
State electorate(s)	Pine Rivers
Federal division(s)	Ryan
Suburbs around Jollys Lookout: Highvale Wights Mountain Camp Mountain Camp Mountain Highvale Jollys Lookout Enoggera Reservoir Enoggera Reservoir Enoggera Reservoir Enoggera Reservoir

Geography

The locality is located along Mount Nebo Road between The Gap in Brisbane and Mount Nebo.[3]

The north-western corner of the locality is within the D'Aguilar National Park, which extends into neighbouring Enoggera Reservoir and beyond. Apart from the protected area, the rest of the locality is located on the slopes of the Annand Range and has a mix of rural residential properties and undeveloped land. There is a small area of grazing on native vegetation.[3]

History

It is named after the popular lookout of the same name, which was named after Brisbane mayor, William Jolly, who visited the lookout about 1927.[2][4][5]

In the 2016 census, Jollys Lookout had a population of 76 people.[1]

Attractions

The lookout is accessed from Mount Nebo Road (27.3995°S 152.8067°E / -27.3995; 152.8067 (Jollys Lookout)).[6]

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