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Gigoomgan

Coordinates: 25°45′54″S 152°14′49″E / 25.765°S 152.2469°E / -25.765; 152.2469
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Gigoomgan
Queensland
Gigoomgan is located in Queensland
Gigoomgan
Gigoomgan
Coordinates25°45′54″S 152°14′49″E / 25.765°S 152.2469°E / -25.765; 152.2469
Population46 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density0.2357/km2 (0.610/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4620
Area195.2 km2 (75.4 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)Fraser Coast Region
State electorate(s)Maryborough
Federal division(s)Wide Bay
Suburbs around Gigoomgan:
Teebar Brooweena Woocoo
Malarga Gigoomgan Glenbar
Tansey Calgoa Marodian

Gigoomgan is a rural locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Gigoomgan had a population of 46 people.[1]

History

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In 1887, 68,480 acres (27,710 ha) of land were resumed from the Gigoomgan consolidated pastoral run for the establishment of small farms. The land was offered for selection on 17 April 1887.[3]

Demographics

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In the 2016 census, Gigoomgan had a population of 34 people.[4]

In the 2021 census, Gigoomgan had a population of 46 people.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Gigoomgan (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Gigoomgan – locality in Fraser Coast Region (entry 46737)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  3. ^ "Proclamations under the New Land Acts". The Brisbane Courier. Queensland, Australia. 2 March 1877. p. 3. Retrieved 20 February 2020 – via Trove.
  4. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Gigoomgan (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. Edit this at Wikidata