Benarkin North, Queensland

Benarkin North
Queensland
Benarkin North
Coordinates 26°51′19″S 152°08′59″E / 26.8552°S 152.1497°E / -26.8552; 152.1497Coordinates: 26°51′19″S 152°08′59″E / 26.8552°S 152.1497°E / -26.8552; 152.1497
Postcode(s) 4314
Area 13.9 km2 (5.4 sq mi)
LGA(s) South Burnett Region
State electorate(s) Nanango
Federal Division(s)
Suburbs around Benarkin North:
Taromeo Taromeo Taromeo
Taromeo Benarkin North Taromeo
Blackbutt North
Benarkin
Moore Moore

Benarkin North is a locality in the South Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia.[1]

History

The locality name Benarkin takes its name from ''Benarqui'' from the ,Dungibara language which refers to the blackbutt tree (Eucalyptus pilularis) which is common in the district.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Benarkin North - locality in South Burnett Region (entry 46192)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
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