Population 594 (2006 census) State electorate(s) Gladstone Local time Friday 7:01 AM Federal division Division of Flynn | Postcode(s) 4680 Postal code 4680 Lga Gladstone Region | |
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Location 20 km (12 mi) S of Gladstone Weather 24°C, Wind S at 5 km/h, 82% Humidity | ||
Benaraby is a town 20 kilometres south of Gladstone in Central Queensland, Australia. It is on the Boyne River and is the access point to Lake Awoonga. The population of Benaraby at the 2006 census was 594.
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Map of Benaraby QLD 4680, Australia
Benaraby was primarily a rural locality, but in recent times has become more of a residential suburb for the workers in Gladstone, Boyne Island and Tannum Sands.
Currently, Benaraby contains 2 petrol stations, a primary school, a community hall, a nursery and three accommodation providers.
History
Benaraby Post Office opened around 1912 (receiving offices known as Boyne Bridge, Boyne River, Annandale and Benaraby had been open from 1890) and closed in 1982.
Benaraby State School
Benaraby State School is a public school located in Benaraby. It was established in 1886 and currently has 113 students from prep to year 7.