Donnybrook, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids DonnybrookQueensland |
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Population | 617 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 25.29/km2 (65.5/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4510 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 24.4 km2 (9.4 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
Location |
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LGA(s) | Moreton Bay Region | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Pumicestone | ||||||||||||||
Federal Division(s) | Longman | ||||||||||||||
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Donnybrook is a coastal town and locality in the Moreton Bay Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, the locality of Donnybrook had a population of 617 people.
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History
The town name was approved by the Queensland Place Names Board on 1 October 1975. The name appears to be derived from a corroboree site, or because of fights amongst oyster gatherers at weekend camps. The town started out as a small fishing community but has since developed into a minor tourist destination. Pumicestone Post Office opened on 1 August 1958. It was renamed Donnybrook in 1976.
In 1985, an unsealed road running along the waterfront was named Grant Lane after Robert Grant (1895 – 15 November 1991) for his 90th birthday, a popular local who everyone knew as "Pop". A few years later the road was sealed after he had complained for years of the dust produced by all the passers-by.
Sand mining and sewerage works have recently been proposed for the area.
Demographics
In the 2011 census, Donnybrook recorded a population of 461 people, 48.6% female and 51.4% male. The median age of the Donnybrook population was 53 years, compared to the national median age of 37. 87.3% of people living in Donnybrook were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were New Zealand 4.8%, Germany 1.1%, Netherlands 1.1%, Papua New Guinea 1.1%, Wales 0.9%. 93.7% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common language was 1.1% Greek
Activities
There are a number of activities available at Donnybrook. Although commercial fishing many years ago has reduced the quantity and quality of catches, fishing is the most popular, due to its proximity to Pumicestone Passage which opens up in Moreton Bay to the south, and Caloundra to the north. The passage separates Bribie Island from the mainland. It is frequented by dolphins, dugongs and turtles and parts of it have been declared a Marine Park. Mud crabs were once sizeable and in abundance.
Camping and caravan sites are available. Water sports such as sailing and wind surfing are available along the passage, but normally require travelling to Bribie Island.
Education
There are no schools in Donnybrook. The nearest primary schools are Beerburrum State School in neighbouring Beerburrum to the north-west and Pumicestone State School in Caboolture to the south-west. The nearest secondary school is Caboolture State High School in Caboolture to the south-west.