Barney Point, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Barney PointGladstone, Queensland |
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Beach at Barney Point Beach, circa 1937
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 Barney Point
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 1,093 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 214.3/km2 (555/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4680 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 5.1 km2 (2.0 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Gladstone Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Gladstone | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Flynn | ||||||||||||||
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Barney Point is a beachside suburb of Gladstone in the Gladstone Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census Barney Point had a population of 1,093 people.
Geography
Barney Point is bounded by the Coral Sea to the north and east and the railway line to the port on the west. The northern part of the suburb is industrial, being port facilities. The southern part of the suburb is residential with a sandy beach and parkland by the sea.
History
The area takes its name from the local headland Barney Point, which in turn was named in honour of George Barney (1792-1862), a soldier and engineer, and Lieutenant Governor of the Colony of North Australia 1846-1847.
A post office was opened on 1 September 1954 and closed on 8 March 1966.
Heritage listings
Barney Point has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- Friend Street: Friend Park
Attractions
The Gladstone Maritime Museum presents maritime history of Port Curtis and the discovery, exploration and settlement of the region. It is located at 1 Francis Ward Drive (23°50′03″S 151°15′38″E / 23.83413°S 151.26055°E).
Amenities
The Yaralla Sports Club at the corner of Bell and Wood Streets (23°51′20″S 151°16′17″E / 23.85560°S 151.27144°E) was first established in 1966 and provides sporting facilities, meals and entertainment. There is an on-site hotel. The club provides training and apprenticeships in tourism and hospitality through the Central Queensland Tourism and Hospitality Academy.
Education
There are no schools in Barney Point, but primary schools are available in the neighbouring suburbs of Gladstone Central and South Gladstone and a secondary school is located in West Gladstone approximately 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) away.
