Lannercost is a rural locality in the Shire of Hinchinbrook, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Lannercost had a population of 121 people.[1]
Lannercost Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 18.6131°S 145.9722°E / -18.6131; 145.9722 (Lannercost (centre of locality)) | ||||||||||||||
Population | 121 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 0.5059/km2 (1.310/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4850 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 239.2 km2 (92.4 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
Location |
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LGA(s) | Shire of Hinchinbrook | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Hinchinbrook | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Kennedy | ||||||||||||||
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Long Pocket State School opened on 26 July 1915 and closed on 14 February 1994.[3][4] It was at 2062 Abergowrie Road (18.5419°S 146.0194°E / -18.5419; 146.0194 (Long Pocket State School (former))), now in Lannercost.[5][6]
Lannercost State School opened on 24 October 1929 and closed on 10 September 1962.[7] It was on Lannercost Extension Road near the junction with Venables Crossing Road (18.6410°S 146.0299°E / -18.6410; 146.0299 (Lannercost State School (former))).[8][9][10]
In the 2016 census, Lannercost had a population of 121 people.[1]
There are no schools in Lannercost. The nearest primary school is Trebonne State School in neighbouring Trebonne to the south-east. The nearest secondary school is Ingham State High School in Ingham to the south-east.[10]
Towns and communities in the Shire of Hinchinbrook, North Queensland | |
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Main article: Local government areas of Queensland |