Cape Cleveland, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cape ClevelandTownsville, Queensland |
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 Cape Cleveland
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 128 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 0.5714/km2 (1.480/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4810 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 224.0 km2 (86.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Townsville | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Burdekin | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Dawson | ||||||||||||||
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Cape Cleveland is a special place in Queensland, Australia. It's a rural area, meaning it has lots of open space and nature. You can find it in the City of Townsville. In 2021, about 128 people lived here.
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Exploring Cape Cleveland's Geography
Cape Cleveland is surrounded by beautiful water. To the north-west, you'll find Cleveland Bay. The Coral Sea is to the north. To the north-west, there's also Bowling Green Bay.
Bays and Headlands of Cape Cleveland
Cleveland Bay has smaller bays like White Rock Bay and Red Rock Bay. Bowling Green Bay also has its own smaller bays, including Paradise Bay and Chunda Bay.
The area has several important headlands, which are pieces of land sticking out into the sea:
- Red Rock Point is on the north-west coast.
- Cape Cleveland is the northernmost point. It separates Cleveland Bay and Bowling Green Bay.
- Cape Woora is on the north-east coast.
- Cape Ferguson is also on the north-east coast.
Beaches and Mountains of Cape Cleveland
Cape Cleveland has some lovely beaches:
- Launs Beach is on the north-west coast.
- Long Beach is also on the north-west coast.
- Big Beach is on the north-east coast and stretches into the nearby area of Cungulla.
You'll also find several mountains here:
- Mount Cleveland is 558 meters (about 1,831 feet) tall.
- The Cone is 94 meters (about 308 feet) tall.
- Feltham Cone, also called Mount Burrumbush, is 279 meters (about 915 feet) tall.
Roads and Protected Areas
The Bruce Highway and the North Coast railway line run along a small part of Cape Cleveland's border. There used to be a train station called Clevedon here, but it's not used anymore.
A big part of Cape Cleveland is covered by the Bowling Green Bay National Park and the Bowling Green Bay Conservation Park. These parks protect the natural environment. Besides these parks, there are some homes, areas where animals graze, and marshlands.
Near Cape Ferguson, you'll find the Australian Institute of Marine Science. This is a special place where scientists study the ocean and marine life in tropical areas.
The History Behind the Name
The name "Cape Cleveland" comes from the headland itself. It was named by Captain Cook in 1770 during his first trip to the Pacific Ocean. He didn't say why he chose the name, but it might have been to honor John Clevland, who worked for the British Navy a long time ago. Interestingly, Captain Cook first thought of calling it "Iron Head," but he changed his mind later.
Who Lives in Cape Cleveland?
The number of people living in Cape Cleveland has changed a bit over the years:
- In 2011, there were 124 people.
- In 2016, the population grew to 155 people.
- In 2021, the population was 128 people.
Important Places: Heritage Listings
Cape Cleveland has one special place that is listed as a heritage site:
- The Cape Cleveland Lighthouse. This lighthouse is an important part of the area's history.
Learning and Schools
There aren't any schools directly in Cape Cleveland. Kids usually go to primary schools in nearby towns like Giru or Wulguru. For high school, students often attend William Ross State High School in Annandale, Townsville.
Fun Things to Do and See
You can sometimes visit the Australian Institute of Marine Science! They offer tours between March and October. However, tours were paused for a while due to the COVID pandemic.
The Cape Cleveland Lighthouse is privately owned, but you can often arrange a visit. Some basic camping facilities are also available. Getting there is an adventure because there's no road access. You can either take a long walk through the bush, go by ferry, or join an organized tour.
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Tender departing the RV Solander, one of the research vessels at the Australian Institute of Marine Science.jpg
