Bluff, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bluff Queensland
Bluff railway station, 2017
Bluff Location in Queensland
Population	324 (2021 census)
• Density	0.4749/km2 (1.230/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4702
Area	682.3 km2 (263.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	804 km (500 mi) NNW of Brisbane 177 km (110 mi) W of Rockhampton 96 km (60 mi) E of Emerald 23 km (14 mi) E of Blackwater
LGA(s)	Central Highlands Region
State electorate(s)	Gregory
Federal Division(s)	Flynn
Localities around Bluff: Jellinbah Jellinbah Jellinbah Blackwater Bluff Dingo Stewarton Dingo Dingo

Bluff is a small town in the middle of Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Central Highlands Region. In 2021, about 324 people lived there. Bluff is known for its important role in the coal industry.

Where is Bluff?

Bluff is located in Central Queensland. It sits right on the Capricorn Highway. This highway is a major road. The town is about 804 kilometers (500 miles) northwest of Brisbane. Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland.

Bluff is in a special spot. It is between huge coal mines and the port city of Gladstone. Because of this, Bluff has become a busy place for coal trains. Some of these trains can be up to two kilometers long! They carry coal from the mines to the port.

A Look Back in Time

Bluff Hotel, 2017

People have lived in this area for a very long time. Aboriginal people were here for thousands of years. We know this from old tools found nearby. These tools were found in the Blackdown Tableland National Park.

European settlers first came to the area in the 1860s. These were early farmers who raised animals.

The area was first called Duckworth. It was also known as Duckworth Creek. But in 1877, the name changed to Bluff. This was to match the name of the railway station. The name Bluff came from a local hill. This hill was known as Arthur's Bluff.

The Duckworth Post Office opened in 1906. It was renamed Bluff Post Office in 1907.

Education in Bluff

Bluff State School, 2017

A school was started in January 1907. It was called Duckworth Provisional School. But the local people did not like the name Duckworth. A few months later, the school's name changed. It became Bluff Provisional School. On January 1, 1909, it officially became Bluff State School.

Bluff State School is a government primary school. It teaches students from Prep to Year 6. The school is located on Main Street. In 2017, 15 students were enrolled there.

Community and Safety

In 2017, a fire destroyed the Bluff Family Store. This was the town's main general store. After the fire, people had to travel to Blackwater for groceries.

Three years later, a new business opened. It was called the Bluff Servo. This new store sells groceries, toiletries, and fuel. It helps the community get what they need.

Bluff has its own fire brigade. It is called the Bluff Town and Rural Fire Brigade. This group has had active members since 1975. A small shed was built for them in 1980. In 2016, they got money to build a bigger station. A new fire shed was opened in May 2018.

Famous People from Bluff

• Casey Conway is a famous person from Bluff. He played National Rugby League for the Sydney Roosters.