Beelbee, Queensland
| Beelbee Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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Beelbee | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 27°07′59″S 150°49′17″E / 27.1330°S 150.8213°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 18 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 0.204/km2 (0.529/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4406 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 88.2 km2 (34.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | |||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Western Downs Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Warrego | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Maranoa | ||||||||||||||
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Beelbee is a rural locality in the Western Downs Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Beelbee had a population of 18 people.[1]
Geography
The Dalby Kogan Road forms the northern boundary of the locality. Braemar Creek forms the north-eastern and eastern boundaries, while Braemar Boundary Road forms the south-eastern boundary.[3][4]
The Braemar State Forest is in the south of the locality, extending into neighbouring Weranga and Kumbarilla and beyond. Apart from this protected area, the predominant surface land use is grazing on native vegetation. However, below the surface of the entire locality, coal seam gas is being extracted by QGC.[5]
History
Braeside State School opened in 1915, but closed on 31 October 1923 due to low student numbers. It reopened on 31 January 1928 and closed permanently in 1950. It was on the eastern side of Beelbee Road (approx 27°07′07″S 150°49′59″E / 27.11874°S 150.83298°E).[6][7]
Demographics
In the 2016 census, Beelbee had a population of 25 people.[8]
In the 2021 census, Beelbee had a population of 18 people.[1]
Education
There are no schools in Beelbee. The nearest government primary school is Kogan State School in neighbouring Kogan to the north-west. The nearest government secondary schools are Dalby State High School in Dalby to the east and Tara Shire State College in Tara to the south-west. There are also non-government schools in both Dalby and Tara.[9]
References
- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Beelbee (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Beelbee – locality in Western Downs Region (entry 47664)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Road and rail; Railways; Railway stations". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Mountains and ranges; Contours; Watercourses". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Protected areas and forests; Land use; Petroleum leases". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ^ "County of Derby sheet 1" (Map). Queensland Government. 1921. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Road and rail; Watercourse; Land parcel". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Beelbee (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 4 June 2025.