Walkers Point, Queensland

For the town in Bundaberg Region, see Walkers Point, Queensland (Bundaberg Region).

Walkers Point is a rural locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.^[2] In the 2021 census, Walkers Point had a population of 75 people.^[1]

Walkers Point Queensland
Walkers Point
Coordinates	25.4955°S 152.7427°E / -25.4955; 152.7427 (Walkers Point (centre of locality))
Population	75 (2021 census)[1]
• Density	5.28/km2 (13.68/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4650
Area	14.2 km2 (5.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	6.7 km (4 mi) NE of Maryborough 37.6 km (23 mi) S of Hervey Bay 266 km (165 mi) N of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Fraser Coast Region
State electorate(s)	Maryborough
Federal division(s)	Wide Bay
Suburbs around Walkers Point: St Helens Island Plantation Dundathu Island Plantation Prawle Maryborough Walkers Point Beaver Rock Granville Boonooroo Plains Boonooroo Plains

Geography

The Mary River forms the western, northern, and most of the eastern boundaries.^[3]

The land is predominantly crop growing (mostly sugarcane) with some grazing on native vegetation.^[4]

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Walkers Point had a population of 98 people.^[5]

In the 2021 census, Walkers Point had a population of 75 people.^[1]

Education

There are no schools in Walkers Point. The nearest government primary school is Granville State School in neighbouring Granville to the south-west. The nearest government secondary school is Maryborough State High School in Maryborough to the west.^[6]