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Racecourse, Queensland

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Population
  
242 (2011 census)

LGA(s)
  
Mackay Region

Racecourse
  
West Mackay

Federal division
  
Division of Capricornia

Postcode(s)
  
4740

State electorate(s)
  
Mirani

Postal code
  
4740

Racecourse, Queensland

Racecourse is a suburb of Mackay in Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia. At the 2011 Australian Census the locality recorded a population of 242.

Contents

Map of Racecourse QLD 4740, Australia

Geography

The northern boundary follows a small section of the Pioneer River while most the eastern boundary is aligned with the North Coast railway line.

Most of the land in Racecourse is used for the cultivation of sugar cane. The cane is transport by rail and refined at the local Racecourse Sugar Mill.

Heritage listings

Racecourse has a number of heritage-listed places, including:

  • Cowleys Road: Selwyn House
  • References

    Racecourse, Queensland Wikipedia