Coral Cove, Queensland

Coral Cove is a coastal locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] It has been used as a diving point by tourists and contains the Coral Cove Golf course.

Coral Cove
Bundaberg, Queensland
Coral Cove
Coordinates24.8819°S 152.4783°E / -24.8819; 152.4783
Population1,127 (2011 census)[1]
 • Density451/km2 (1,168/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4670
Area2.5 km2 (1.0 sq mi)
LGA(s)Bundaberg Region
State electorate(s)Burnett
Federal Division(s)Hinkler
Suburbs around Coral Cove:
Innes Park Innes Park Coral Sea
Elliott Heads Coral Cove Coral Sea
Elliott Heads Elliott Heads Elliott Heads

Geography

Coral Cove is located at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, just 20 minutes from Bundaberg and a short drive from Bargara.[3]

History

In the 2011 census, Bundaberg had a population of 1,127 people.[1]

During the 2013 Cyclone Oswald, portions of the town were damaged by excessive flooding and wind damage as it passed through. No casualties have been reported in this event.

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Coral Cove". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
  2. "Coral Cove (entry 44703)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
  3. Queensland information website



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