Duckinwilla, Queensland

Duckinwilla is a rural locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census Duckinwilla had a population of 12 people.[1]

Duckinwilla
Queensland
The heritage-listed Allan Slab Hut in Duckinwilla, 2000
Duckinwilla is located in Queensland
Duckinwilla
Duckinwilla
Coordinates25.4122°S 152.515°E / -25.4122; 152.515 (Duckinwilla (centre of locality))
Population12 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density0.0374/km2 (0.097/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4650
Area321.2 km2 (124.0 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s)Fraser Coast Region
State electorate(s)Maryborough
Federal division(s)Hinkler
Suburbs around Duckinwilla:
Isis River Cherwell Howard
Torbanlea
Kullogum Duckinwilla Burgowan
Walliebum
Doongul Gungaloon
Dunmora		 Aldershot

Geography

Duckinwilla is mostly forested; much of it is in the Wongi State Forest. There is some cleared land used for farming, but no urban area.[3]

The Bruce Highway passes from south to north through the eastern part of the locality.[3]

In the centre of the locality is Lake Lenthall (25.4166°S 152.5333°E / -25.4166; 152.5333 (Lake Lenthall)), created by damming the Burrum River (25.4009°S 152.5317°E / -25.4009; 152.5317 (Lenthall Dam)).[3][4]

History

The earliest European settler in the district was Eli Lenthall, a timbergetter. Lake Lenthall is named after him.[4]

Duckinwilla Creek State School opened on 24 August 1936 and closed in 1953.[5]

In the 2011 census, Duckinwilla had a population of 10 people.[6]

In the 2016 census Duckinwilla had a population of 12 people.[1]

Heritage listings

Duckinwilla has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

Education

There are no schools in Duckinwilla. The nearest primary schools are Howard State School in neighbouring Howard to north-east and Sunbury State School in Maryborough to the south-east. The nearest secondary schools are Isis District State High School in Childers to the north-west and Aldridge State High School in the Maryborough.[3]

Attractions

Lake Lenthall has picnic grounds, camping, and a boat ramp, all at the end of Lenthall Dam Road (25.4051°S 152.5328°E / -25.4051; 152.5328 (Lenthalls Dam boat ramp)). It is managed by the Fraser Coast Regional Council.[8][9]

Wongi Waterholes is a picnic and camping area in the Wongi State Forest, noted for its abundant wildlife.[10] It is accessed from the Kellogum Forestry Road off Warrah Road. There are a number of viewing platforms around the waterholes:

Duckinwilla is also referenced by songwriter Chad Morgan in the song, Duckinwilla Dance.[12]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Duckinwilla (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Duckinwilla – locality in Fraser Coast Region (entry 46644)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  3. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  4. "Lake Lenthall – lake in Fraser Coast Regional (entry 39027)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  5. Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
  6. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Duckinwilla". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
  7. "Allan Slab Hut (entry 601934)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  8. "Lake Lenthall". Fraser Coast Regional Council. Archived from the original on 5 February 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  9. "Recreational Boating Facilities Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 12 November 2020. Archived from the original on 22 November 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  10. "Wongi Waterholes camping area | Wongi State Forest". Parks and forests | Department of Environment and Science, Queensland. Queensland Government. 22 October 2009. Archived from the original on 26 October 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  11. "Tourist points - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 18 November 2020. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  12. "Chad Morgan". Discogs. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 3 November 2017.

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