Baree, Queensland facts for kids
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 Baree
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 164 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 117/km2 (300/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4714 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1.4 km2 (0.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Rockhampton Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mirani | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Flynn | ||||||||||||||
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Baree is a rural locality in the Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Baree had a population of 164 people.
History
The name Baree is thought to be an Aboriginal word meaning either crooked (winding) creek or timber.
Baree Post Office opened by 1917 (a receiving office had been open from around 1901) and closed in 1975.
Heritage listings
Baree has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- Creek Street: Baree School of Arts
Education
There are no schools in Baree. The nearest government primary and secondary schools are Mount Morgan State School and Mount Morgan State High School, both in neighbouring Mount Morgan to the south-east.
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