Population 351 (2011 census) State electorate(s) Hinchinbrook Postal code 4850 Lga Shire of Hinchinbrook | Postcode(s) 4850 Taylors Beach Coral Sea Local time Tuesday 3:19 AM Federal division Division of Kennedy | |
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Location 18 km (11 mi) E of Ingham
87 km (54 mi) NW of Townsville
1,200 km (746 mi) NW of Brisbane Weather 28°C, Wind SW at 27 km/h, 77% Humidity | ||
Taylors Beach is a coastal town, locality and beach in the Hinchinbrook Shire, Queensland, Australia. In the 2011 census, Taylors Beach had a population of 351 people.
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Map of Taylors Beach QLD 4850, Australia
Geography
Taylors Beach is located 18 kilometres (11 mi) east of Ingham. It is bounded by the Coral Sea on the east where there are long sandy beaches. It is divided into a northern and southern section by the estuary where Victoria Creek flows into the Coral Sea; the southern section having a long northern spit providing shelter to the beaches of the northern part. The residential development is adjacent to the beaches of the northern part. Apart from some farming in the northern part, most of the locality is undeveloped.
History
The town was formerly known as Cassady after Francis Andrew O'Connor Cassady who was mayor of the City of Townsville in 1894, 1901 and 1905. However, it was renamed Taylors Beach on 1 October 1969. The name Cassady is preserved in Cassady Beach, a small beachside community within neighbouring Forrest Beach (18°43′48″S 146°17′37″E).
Education
There are no schools in Taylors Beach. The nearest primary school is in Halifax and the nearest secondary school is in Ingham.
Recreation
The town is a popular area for boating and fishing. There is a two-lane boat ramp into the estuary of Victoria Creek (18.624532°S 146.330192°E / -18.624532; 146.330192 (Taylors Beach boat ramp)).