Population 461 (2011 census) State electorate(s) Pumicestone Postal code 4510 Lga Moreton Bay Region | Postcode(s) 4510 Donnybrook Pumicestone Passage Local time Friday 8:50 PM Federal division Division of Longman | |
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Location 62 km (39 mi) N of Brisbane central business district
20 km (12 mi) NE of Caboolture Weather 24°C, Wind E at 13 km/h, 70% Humidity | ||
Donnybrook is a small town and locality of the Moreton Bay Region, Queensland, Australia. It is 60 kilometres (37 mi) north of Brisbane, the state capital. At the 2011 census, its population was 461. The closest major population centre is Caboolture, 20 kilometres (12 mi) to the west.
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Map of Donnybrook QLD 4510, Australia
History
The town name was approved by the Queensland Place Names Board on 1 October 1975. The name appears to be derived from a corroboree site, or because of fights amongst oyster gatherers at weekend camps. The town started out as a small fishing community but has since developed into a minor tourist destination. Pumicestone Post Office opened on 1 August 1958. It was renamed Donnybrook in 1976.
In 1985, an unsealed road running along the waterfront was named Grant Lane after Robert Grant (1895 – 15 November 1991) for his 90th birthday, a popular local who everyone knew as "Pop". A few years later the road was sealed after he had complained for years of the dust produced by all the passers-by.
Sand mining and sewerage works have recently been proposed for the area.
Demographics
In the 2011 census, Donnybrook recorded a population of 461 people, 48.6% female and 51.4% male. The median age of the Donnybrook population was 53 years, compared to the national median age of 37. 87.3% of people living in Donnybrook were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were New Zealand 4.8%, Germany 1.1%, Netherlands 1.1%, Papua New Guinea 1.1%, Wales 0.9%. 93.7% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 1.1% Greek, 0% Welsh, 0% Celtic, nec, 0% Irish, 0% Gaelic (Scotland).
Activities
There are a number of activities available at Donnybrook. Although commercial fishing many years ago has reduced the quantity and quality of catches, fishing is the most popular, due to its proximity to Pumicestone Passage which opens up in Moreton Bay to the south, and Caloundra to the north. The passage separates Bribie Island from the mainland. It is frequented by dolphins, dugongs and turtles and parts of it have been declared a Marine Park. Mud crabs were once sizeable and in abundance.
Camping and caravan sites are available. Water sports such as sailing and wind surfing are available along the passage, but normally require travelling to Bribie Island.