Population 448 (2006 census) State electorate(s) Hinchinbrook Mean min temp Annual rainfall Postal code 4850 Lga Shire of Hinchinbrook | Postcode(s) 4850 Mean max temp Mean min temp Elevation 10 m Local time Wednesday 12:15 AM Federal division Division of Kennedy | |
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Location 1,472 km (915 mi) N of Brisbane
139 km (86 mi) NW of Townsville
28 km (17 mi) NE of Ingham Weather 28°C, Wind NW at 8 km/h, 85% Humidity | ||
Lucinda is a coastal town in the state of Queensland, Australia, located at the southern entrance to Hinchinbrook Channel near the town of Ingham. A sugar-exporting town, Lucinda is noted for its 6 km-long sugar jetty, the world's largest bulk sugar loading facility. At the 2006 census, Lucinda had a population of 448.
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Map of Lucinda QLD 4850, Australia
Lucinda is serviced by a convenience store, the Hinchinbrook Marine Cove Resort on the waterfront on Dungeness Road, the Wanderers Village Resort on Bruce Parade and a hotel on Lucinda Point Road. It is also frequently serviced by Ingham and the nearby town of Halifax. Lucinda is serviced 5 days a week by Australia Post
Lucinda is located in the Hinchinbrook Shire local government area.
Lucinda is also used as a port for a supply barge to Palm Island.
History
Lucinda Post Office opened on 6 October 1896.