Dykehead is a rural locality in the North Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Dykehead had "no people or a very low population".[1]

Dykehead
Queensland
Dykehead is located in Queensland
Dykehead
Dykehead
Coordinates25°38′54″S 151°04′04″E / 25.6483°S 151.0677°E / -25.6483; 151.0677 (Dykehead (centre of locality))
Population0 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density0.0000/km2 (0.000/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4626
Area324.7 km2 (125.4 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)North Burnett Region
State electorate(s)Callide
Federal division(s)Flynn
Suburbs around Dykehead:
Eidsvold West Coonambula Riverleigh
Cheltenham Dykehead Derri Derra
Hawkwood Brovinia Derri Derra

Geography

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The Auburn River forms most of the eastern and southern boundaries, while the Burnett River forms a small portion of the eastern. The Dykehead and Auburn State Forests are within the locality. In the south is Auburn River National Park extending across the river into neighbouring Hawkwood.[3]

Demographics

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In the 2016 census Dykehead had a population of 8 people.[4]

In the 2021 census, Dykehead had "no people or a very low population".[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Dykehead (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.  
  2. ^ "Dykehead – locality in North Burnett Region (entry 45345)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 17 January 2018.
  4. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Dykehead (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.