Great Sandy Strait facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Great Sandy StraitQueensland |
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Population | 4 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 0.0065/km2 (0.017/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4655 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 613.2 km2 (236.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Fraser Coast Region | ||||||||||||||
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Official name: Great Sandy Strait | |
Designated: | 14 June 1999 |
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Reference #: | 992 |
The Great Sandy Strait is a strait in the Australian state of Queensland of 70 kilometres (43 mi) length which separates mainland Queensland from Fraser Island. It is also a locality in the Fraser Coast Region local government area. In the 2016 census, Great Sandy Strait had a population of 4 people.
Description
The strait extends north from Tin Can Bay to Hervey Bay. The Mary River enters the strait at River Heads. It covers an area of 932 km2. Tourism and commercial fishing are the two main industries that are active within the Strait. Boating and fishing are also pursued for recreation. Each year in June the Bay to Bay yacht race is sailed on the Great Sandy Strait.
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