Tinnanbar, Queensland Explained

Type:town
Tinnanbar
State:qld
Coordinates:-25.7586°N 152.9577°W
Pop:64
Postcode:4650
Area:17.7
Lga:Fraser Coast Region
Stategov:Maryborough
Fedgov:Wide Bay
Near-N:Great Sandy Strait
Near-Ne:Great Sandy Strait
Near-E:Great Sandy Strait
Near-Se:Tin Can Bay
Near-S:Tin Can Bay
Near-Sw:Tuan Forest
Near-W:Tuan Forest
Near-Nw:Tuan Forest

Tinnanbar is a coastal town and a locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.[1] [2] In the, the locality of Tinnanbar had a population of 64 people.

Geography

Tinnanbar is bounded by the Great Sandy Strait on the north and east and by Kauri Creek to the south. The town is located on the north coast, while the east coastal strip is protected as the Great Sandy Conservation Park. The marine areas and tidal flats of the conservation park has populations of dolphins, turtles and dugongs. It is an important roosting area for migratory wading birds and a nesting area for the false water rat.[3]

The only access road to the town is Tinninbar Road, which connects to the Maryborough-Cooloola Road.

Demographics

In the, the locality of Tinnanbar had a population of 123 people.

In the, the locality of Tinnanbar had a population of 64 people.

Amenities

The town has a white sandy beach at both high and low tide. Fishing and sailing are popular activities.[4] There is a 2-lane boat ramp at the end of Boat Ramp Drive.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. 29 December 2017.
  2. 29 December 2017.
  3. Web site: Great Sandy Conservation Park. 2000. Department of National Parks, Sport, and Racing. Queensland Government. 15 May 2018.
  4. Web site: Great Sandy Strait - Tinnanbar. Great Sandy Strait - Fraser Island's Playground. 15 May 2018.
  5. Web site: Boating facilities in Queensland listed by district and local government area. Queensland Government. 13. 15 May 2018.