Bohle Plains, Queensland

Bohle Plains
Townsville, Queensland
Population 3,205 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 4817
LGA(s) City of Townsville
State electorate(s)
Federal Division(s) Herbert
Suburbs around Bohle Plains:
Jensen Deeragun Shaw
Rangewood Bohle Plains Kirwan
Alice River Gumlow Condon

Bohle Plains is a locality in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Bohle Plains had a population of approximately 3,200.[1]

History

The name Bohle Plains comes from the nearby Bohle River, which in turn takes its name from Henry Mackinnon Bohle, who brought cattle to the area in 1863.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Bohle Plains (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 17 March 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. 1 2 "Bohle Plains (entry 44576)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 25 April 2014.
  • "Bohle Plains". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.

Coordinates: 19°17′42″S 146°40′27″E / 19.29500°S 146.67417°E / -19.29500; 146.67417

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