Duckinwilla, Queensland facts for kids

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The heritage-listed Allan Slab Hut in Duckinwilla, 2000
Duckinwilla Location in Queensland
Population	38 (2021 census)
• Density	0.1183/km2 (0.306/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4650
Area	321.2 km2 (124.0 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	24 km (15 mi) NW of Maryborough 45 km (28 mi) SW of Hervey Bay 275 km (171 mi) N of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Fraser Coast Region
State electorate(s)	Maryborough
Federal Division(s)	Hinkler
Suburbs around Duckinwilla: Isis River Cherwell Howard Torbanlea Kullogum Duckinwilla Burgowan Walliebum Doongul Gungaloon Dunmora Aldershot

Duckinwilla is a rural locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Duckinwilla had a population of 38 people.

Geography

Duckinwilla is mostly forested; much of it is in the Wongi State Forest. There is some cleared land used for farming, but no urban area.

The Bruce Highway passes from south to north through the eastern part of the locality.

In the centre of the locality is Lake Lenthall (25°25′00″S 152°32′00″E / 25.4166°S 152.5333°E / -25.4166; 152.5333 (Lake Lenthall)), created by damming the Burrum River (25°24′03″S 152°31′54″E / 25.4009°S 152.5317°E / -25.4009; 152.5317 (Lenthall Dam)).

History

The earliest European settler in the district was Eli Lenthall, a timbergetter. Lake Lenthall is named after him.

Duckinwilla Creek State School opened on 24 August 1936 and closed in 1953.

Demographics

In the 2011 census, Duckinwilla had a population of 10 people.

In the 2016 census, Duckinwilla had a population of 12 people.

In the 2021 census, Duckinwilla had a population of 38 people.

Heritage listings

Duckinwilla has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

• Warrah Road (25°26′43″S 152°32′00″E / 25.4452°S 152.5333°E / -25.4452; 152.5333 (Allan Slab Hut)): Allan Slab Hut

Education

There are no schools in Duckinwilla. The nearest primary schools are Howard State School in neighbouring Howard to north-east and Sunbury State School in Maryborough to the south-east. The nearest secondary schools are Isis District State High School in Childers to the north-west and Aldridge State High School in the Maryborough.

Attractions

Lake Lenthall has picnic grounds, camping, and a boat ramp, all at the end of Lenthall Dam Road (25°24′18″S 152°31′58″E / 25.4051°S 152.5328°E / -25.4051; 152.5328 (Lenthalls Dam boat ramp)). It is managed by the Fraser Coast Regional Council.

Wongi Waterholes is a picnic and camping area in the Wongi State Forest, noted for its abundant wildlife. It is accessed from the Kellogum Forestry Road off Warrah Road. There are a number of viewing platforms around the waterholes:

• Wongi Waterhole 1 Viewing Platform (25°26′11″S 152°32′54″E / 25.4364°S 152.5483°E / -25.4364; 152.5483 (Wongi Waterhole 1 Viewing Platform))
• Wongi Waterhole 2 Viewing Platform (25°26′10″S 152°32′52″E / 25.4362°S 152.5479°E / -25.4362; 152.5479 (Wongi Waterhole 2 Viewing Platform))
• Wongi Waterhole 3 Viewing Platform (25°26′16″S 152°32′39″E / 25.4377°S 152.5442°E / -25.4377; 152.5442 (Wongi Waterhole 3 Viewing Platform))
• Wongi Waterhole 4 & 5 Viewing Platform (25°26′17″S 152°32′38″E / 25.4380°S 152.5439°E / -25.4380; 152.5439 (Wongi Waterhole 4 & 5Viewing Platform))

In popular culture

Duckinwilla is also referenced by songwriter Chad Morgan in the song, Duckinwilla Dance.