Ilbilbie, Queensland facts for kids
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 Ilbilbie
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 349 (2016 census locality) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1.5043/km2 (3.896/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4738 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 232.0 km2 (89.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Isaac Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mirani | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Capricornia | ||||||||||||||
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Ilbilbie is a small country town located by the coast in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Isaac Region. In 2016, about 349 people lived in the Ilbilbie area.
Another coastal town called Greenhill is also in this area. It is located right on the eastern coast of Ilbilbie.
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Where is Ilbilbie Located?
The town of Ilbilbie is found in the middle of its local area. However, the slightly bigger town of Greenhill is right on the coast.
Roads and Railways
The Bruce Highway, a major road, runs through Ilbilbie from south to north. The North Coast railway line also passes through the area. It runs very close to the highway.
Ilbilbie used to have its own railway station. There was also a station called Koota to the south, but it is no longer used.
Land Use and Nature
The land east of the highway and railway is flat and close to the ocean. This area is mostly used for growing sugarcane. There is even a special railway line, called a tramway, just for sugarcane.
To the west of the highway and railway, the land becomes more mountainous. It rises up to 430 metres at a place called Bulls Head Bluff. The West Hill State Forest is located in the far western part of the area.
A Look Back: Ilbilbie's History
The name "Ilbilbie" comes from a large farm property named in 1909. It is an Aboriginal word that means "plain land, clear of timber." Before that, the area was known as Basin Creek.
School Days in Ilbilbie
Ilbilbie Provisional School first opened its doors on February 14, 1922. However, it closed just 11 days later because there were not enough students.
The school reopened on May 6, 1930, as Ilbilbie State School. It finally closed for good on March 14, 1960.
What Ilbilbie Does: Economy
A big business in Ilbilbie is the Australian Prawn Farm. This farm can produce 600 tonnes of black prawns every year. These prawns are a type called Penaeus monodon.
