Oakhurst, Queensland

Oakhurst is a locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Oakhurst had a population of 1,444 people.[1]

Oakhurst
Queensland
Oakhurst is located in Queensland
Oakhurst
Oakhurst
Coordinates25.5125°S 152.6263°E / -25.5125; 152.6263
Population1,444 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density53.28/km2 (138.01/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4650
Area27.1 km2 (10.5 sq mi)
LGA(s)Fraser Coast Region
State electorate(s)Maryborough
Federal division(s)Wide Bay
Suburbs around Oakhurst:
Dunmora Dunmora Aldershot
Dunmora Oakhurst Maryborough West
Yengarie Yengarie Tinana

History

Originally Oakhurst was split between the Shire of Woocoo and the City of Maryborough. However, on 2 July 2010, it was regazetted as being solely within the Fraser Coast Region.[2]

Geography

The Mary River forms part of the south-east boundary.[3]

Road infrastructure

The Maryborough–Biggenden Road (State Route 86) runs through from east to west.

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Oakhurst (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Oakhurst – locality in Fraser Coast Region (entry 46731)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
  3. Google (20 August 2021). "Oakhurst, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 20 August 2021.


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