What LGA is Bowen?
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What LGA is Bowen?
Whitsunday Region
Bowen is a coastal town and locality in the Whitsunday Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, the locality of Bowen had a population of 10,377 people….Bowen, Queensland.
| Bowen Queensland | |
|---|---|
| Area | 1,651.8 km2 (637.8 sq mi) |
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) |
| LGA(s) | Whitsunday Region |
| State electorate(s) | Burdekin |
What’s the population of Bowen?
In the 2016 Census, there were 10,377 people in Bowen.
What Shire is Bowen QLD in?
The Shire of Bowen was a local government area in the North Queensland region of Queensland, Australia….Shire of Bowen.
| Shire of Bowen Queensland | |
|---|---|
| Location within Queensland | |
| Population | 12,377 (2006 census) |
| • Density | 0.584251/km2 (1.51320/sq mi) |
| Established | 1879 |
What is it like to live in Bowen QLD?
It is quiet and peaceful and ideal for walking and for beachcombing. Queens Beach – is 5 km long and suitably quiet. It is ideal for walking and for sunbaking. There is a pleasant walking trail which runs from Horseshoe Bay via a lookout to Murray Bay (870 m away) and Rose Bay (2.5 km).
Is Bowen a nice place to live?
Bowen is a lovely, walm climated place set in the hot whitsundays. Bowen has many good tourist destinations such as: The Big Mangoe, The Beaches, Look Outs and Its People. Bowen is home to many lovely people and cheerful familys. It is a lovely small town for the kids to grow up in.
Are there crocodiles in Bowen?
Bowen is well within known crocodile country. DES strongly reminds residents and visitors that no matter how many crocodiles have been removed, no waterway in croc country can ever be considered to be free of crocodiles.
Does it flood in Bowen?
Serious flooding occurs in the Queens Beach and Bowen delta areas and dwellings are at risk.
Who are the traditional owners of Bowen?
Bowen is a large town located on the north coast of Queensland in the Whitsunday region. Several Aboriginal groups identify strongly with the region: Birri, Jangga, Juru, Gia, and Ngaro peoples.
Is Bowen a safe town?
It is a lovely small town for the kids to grow up in. You can feel safe letting your children / child running around outside or going to the beach with friends. There are many different places to live in Bowen: Queens Beach, Merinda, Rose Bay, Horseshoe Bay, Delta or Bowen Central.
Is there crocodiles in Bowen?
Can you swim at Bowen beaches?
A quick google search shows that the most common question asked about Bowen beaches is “Can you swim at Bowen beaches?” The answer is yes. During the warmer months (between November and May) it is a good idea to bring a stinger suit as there can be jellyfish in the waters.
Is Bowen a safe place to live?
The safest spot to live in in Bowen would be Queens Beach because there is mainly families living there and there are plice watch houses and heaps of nice, friendly, social people live there. There are parks, skate bowls and convienence stores a school and nice residential areas for families.
What Aboriginal land is Bowen on?
Are there crocodiles in Bowen beaches?
