Zilzie facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Zilzie Queensland
Looking over the Seaspray estate in Zilzie
Zilzie Location in Queensland
Population	2,846 (2021 census)
• Density	83.71/km2 (216.8/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4710
Area	34.0 km2 (13.1 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	1.8 km (1 mi) S of Emu Park 22.4 km (14 mi) SSE of Yeppoon 46.5 km (29 mi) ENE of Rockhampton 682 km (424 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Shire of Livingstone
State electorate(s)	Keppel
Federal Division(s)	Capricornia
Suburbs around Zilzie: Emu Park Emu Park Emu Park Coorooman Zilzie The Keppels Coorooman Keppel Sands Keppel Sands

Zilzie is a coastal town located in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Livingstone Shire. In 2021, about 2,846 people lived in Zilzie.

Exploring Zilzie's Location

Zilzie is right next to Emu Park. It sits on a beautiful part of the coast known as the Capricorn Coast. The town is about 685 kilometers (426 miles) northwest of Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland. It is also about 32 kilometers (20 miles) east of Rockhampton and 23.3 kilometers (14.5 miles) south of Yeppoon.

Coastal Features of Zilzie

Zilzie has several points of land that stick out into the ocean. These are called headlands. From north to south, they are:

• Rocky Point (23°16′06″S 150°49′43″E / 23.2682°S 150.8285°E / -23.2682; 150.8285 (Rocky Point))
• Arthurs Point (23°16′27″S 150°49′33″E / 23.2743°S 150.8257°E / -23.2743; 150.8257 (Arthurs Point))
• Zilzie Point (23°16′47″S 150°49′28″E / 23.2798°S 150.8245°E / -23.2798; 150.8245 (Zilzie Point))
• Cocoanut Point (23°17′19″S 150°48′48″E / 23.2885°S 150.8134°E / -23.2885; 150.8134 (Cocoanut Point))

The Story Behind Zilzie's Name

Zilzie was named after Zilzie Point. This point is the northern part of the coastal area. The point itself was named after a property in the area. This property was owned by a man named Arthur Bootle Wilbraham. He created the name "Zilzie" by rearranging the letters of his wife's name, Lizzie Jardine. This is called an anagram.

Zilzie's Local Government History

Between 2008 and 2013, Zilzie and the rest of the Livingstone Shire were part of the Rockhampton Region. After 2013, the Livingstone Shire became a separate local government area again.

How Many People Live in Zilzie?

The number of people living in Zilzie has grown over the years.

• In 2006, there were 1,153 people.
• By 2011, the population grew to 1,890 people.
• In 2016, it reached 2,713 people.
• The most recent count in 2021 showed 2,846 people living in Zilzie.

Learning and Schools in Zilzie

There are no schools located directly in Zilzie. Students living in Zilzie attend schools in nearby towns. The closest government primary school is Emu Park State School. It is located in Emu Park, which is just north of Zilzie. For high school, the nearest government secondary school is Yeppoon State High School in Yeppoon.

Things to Do and See in Zilzie

Zilzie has a boat ramp and a floating walkway. These are located on Svendsen Road, on the north bank of Coorooman Creek (23°17′58″S 150°46′09″E / 23.2994°S 150.7692°E / -23.2994; 150.7692 (Svendsen Road boat ramp)). These facilities are managed by the Livingstone Shire Council. They are great for people who enjoy boating and water activities.