Wide Bay–Burnett
Region in Queensland, Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Wide Bay–Burnett Queensland | |
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Population | 273,276 (2011 census)[1] |
• Density | 5.623148/km2 (14.56389/sq mi) |
Area | 48,598.4 km2 (18,763.9 sq mi) |
LGA(s) | Bundaberg, Cherbourg, Fraser Coast, Gympie, North Burnett, South Burnett |
State electorate(s) | Bundaberg, Burnett, Callide, Gympie, Maryborough, Nanango |
Federal division(s) | Wide Bay, Hinkler, Maranoa, Flynn |
Wide Bay–Burnett is a region of the Australian state of Queensland, located between 170–400 km (110–250 mi) north of the state capital, Brisbane. The area's population growth has exceeded the state average over the past 20 years, and it is forecast to grow to more than 430,000 by 2031. It is the subject of the Draft Wide Bay–Burnett Regional Plan, which aims to facilitate this growth while protecting over 90% of the region from urban development.[2]
Wide Bay was the name given by the early European explorer James Cook to a coastal indentation as he was sailing past Double Island Point.[3] As the Port of Maryborough developed during the 19th century Wide Bay became well known as ships passed through the area before entering the Great Sandy Strait and the port.[4]