Pinnacle is a rural town and locality in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia.[2][3] In the 2016 census the locality of Pinnacle had a population of 214 people.[1]
Pinnacle Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 21.1472°S 148.7133°E / -21.1472; 148.7133 (Pinnacle (town centre)) | ||||||||||||||
Population | 214 (2016 census locality)[1] | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 1.338/km2 (3.466/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4741 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 159.9 km2 (61.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Mackay Region | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Mirani | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Capricornia | ||||||||||||||
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The locality is situated in the Pioneer Valley approximately 64 kilometres (39 mi) west of Mackay and close to the watersports and fishing area Teemburra Dam.[4]
In 1907, the Daily Mercury reported that a petition had been raised for a school to be established in the Pinnacle district. It was noted that the only available school was in Septimus which was difficult for children to access, particularly in poor weather.[5] Pinnacle Provisional School opened on 4 June 1908. In 1908 it became Pinnacle State School.[6]
Beatrice Creek State School opened on 2 November 1936 and closed on 30 April 1971.[6]
In the 2016 census the locality of Pinnacle had a population of 214 people.[1]
Towns, suburbs and localities in the Mackay Region, Queensland | |
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