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{{Infobox Australian place |
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| type = town |
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| name = Hay Point |
| name = Hay Point |
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| state = qld |
| state = qld |
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| image = Hays Point 1.jpg |
| image = Hays Point 1.jpg |
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| caption = Coal loaders at Hay Point |
| caption = Coal loaders at Hay Point |
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| coordinates = {{coord|-21.3027|149.2636|type:city_region:AU-QLD|display=inline,title}} |
| coordinates = {{coord|-21.3027|149.2636|type:city_region:AU-QLD|display=inline,title|name=Hay Point (centre of locality)}} |
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| pop = 1306 |
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| pop_year = {{CensusAU|2021}} |
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| pop_year = {{CensusAU|2016}} |
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| postcode = 4740 |
| postcode = 4740 |
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| area = 23.1 |
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| timezone = [[AEST]] |
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| dist1 = 20.7 <!-- road distances as per template instructions --> |
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| location1 = [[Sarina]] |
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| location2= [[Mackay, Queensland|Mackay]] |
| location2 = [[Mackay, Queensland|Mackay]] |
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| location3= [[Sarina, Queensland|Sarina]] |
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| location3 = [[Rockhampton]] |
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| lga = Mackay Region |
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| near-n = ''[[Coral Sea]]'' |
| near-n = ''[[Coral Sea]]'' |
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| near-ne = ''[[Coral Sea]]'' |
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| near-w = [[Alligator Creek, Queensland (Mackay)|Alligator Creek]] |
| near-w = [[Alligator Creek, Queensland (Mackay)|Alligator Creek]] |
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| near-nw = [[Alligator Creek, Queensland (Mackay)|Alligator Creek]] |
| near-nw = [[Alligator Creek, Queensland (Mackay)|Alligator Creek]] |
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'''Hay Point''' is a coastal [[suburbs and localities (Australia)|locality]] in [[Mackay Region]], [[Queensland]], Australia.<ref name=qpn>{{cite QPN|46795|Hay Point| |
'''Hay Point''' is a coastal [[suburbs and localities (Australia)|locality]] in [[Mackay Region]], [[Queensland]], Australia.<ref name=qpn>{{cite QPN|46795|Hay Point|access-date=23 April 2017}}</ref> It contains two towns, '''Hector''' on its north coast ({{coord|-21.2769|149.27|type:city_region:AU-QLD|name=Hector, Queensland}}) and '''Half Tide''' on its south coast ({{coord|-21.2972|149.2919|type:city_region:AU-QLD|name=Half Tide}}).<ref name=qpnt1>{{cite QPN|41090|Hector|town in Mackay Region|access-date=29 May 2019}}</ref><ref name=qpnt2>{{cite QPN|15205|Half Tide|town in Mackay Region|access-date=29 May 2019}}</ref> In the {{CensusAU|2021}}, the locality of Hay Point had a population of 1,306 people.<ref name=Census2021/> |
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== Geography == |
== Geography == |
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Hay Point is located approximately {{convert|40|km|mi}} south of the city of [[Mackay, Queensland|Mackay |
Hay Point is located approximately {{convert|40|km|mi}} south of the city of [[Mackay, Queensland|Mackay]]. |
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⚫ | With a tidal range of 7.4m (the highest on the east coast of Australia),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Tides/King-tides|title=King tides|date=30 April 2018|website=Department of Transport and Main Roads|publisher=[[Queensland Government]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180514041555/https://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Tides/King-tides|archive-date=14 May 2018|url-status=live|access-date=14 May 2018|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Hay Point has potential for electricity generation via [[tidal power]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.insidewaste.com.au/general/news/1012858/uq-helps-qld-ports-power-clean-energy|title=UQ helps Qld ports power up with clean energy|work=www.insidewaste.com.au|access-date=14 May 2018|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180514041554/https://www.insidewaste.com.au/general/news/1012858/uq-helps-qld-ports-power-clean-energy|archive-date=14 May 2018|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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The town of Hector was first surveyed in 1902.<ref name="qpnt1" /> |
The town of Hector was first surveyed in 1902.<ref name="qpnt1" /> |
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== Demographics == |
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In the {{CensusAU|2006}}, the locality of Hay Point and the surrounding area had a population of 1,386.<ref name="Census2006">{{Census 2006 AUS|id=SSC36225|name=Hay Point (Sarina Shire) (State Suburb)|accessdate=4 May 2008|quick=on}}</ref> |
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In the {{CensusAU|2016}}, the locality of Hay Point had a population of 1,348 people.<ref name=Census2016>{{Census 2016 AUS|id=SSC31318|name=Hay Point (SSC)|access-date=20 October 2018|quick=on}}</ref> |
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== Economy == |
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In the {{CensusAU|2021}}, the locality of Hay Point had a population of 1,306 people.<ref name=Census2021>{{Census 2021 AUS|id=SAL31306|name=Hay Point (SAL)|access-date=28 February 2023|quick=on}}</ref> |
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⚫ | With a tidal range of 7.4m (the highest on the east coast of Australia),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Tides/King-tides|title=King tides|date=30 April 2018|website=Department of Transport and Main Roads|publisher=[[Queensland Government]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180514041555/https://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Tides/King-tides|archive-date=14 May 2018|url-status=live|access-date=14 May 2018|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Hay Point has potential for electricity generation via [[tidal power]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.insidewaste.com.au/general/news/1012858/uq-helps-qld-ports-power-clean-energy|title=UQ helps Qld ports power up with clean energy|work=www.insidewaste.com.au|access-date=14 May 2018|language=en|url-status=live| |
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== Coal export terminals == |
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Hay Point has two bulk [[coal]] terminals. Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal (DBCT) is owned by |
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the [[Queensland Government|Queensland State Government]] and leased for 50 years to Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure (formerly [[Babcock & Brown]] Infrastructure), who in turn engage Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Pty Ltd to operate, maintain and develop it.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dbct.com.au/about-us |title=OUR DBCT P/L VISION: TO BE THE TERMINAL OPERATOR OF CHOICE |website=DalrympleBayCoalTerminal |date=19 December 2022 |access-date=19 December 2022}}</ref> Hay Point Services Coal Terminal is owned and operated by [[BHP Mitsubishi Alliance]] a joint venture between [[BHP]] and [[Mitsubishi Corporation|Mitsubishi]], and operated by Hay Point Services.<ref name=hay1>{{cite web |url= https://nqbp.com.au/our-ports/hay-point |title=PORT OF HAY POINT |website=NorthQueenslandBulkPortsCorporation |date=19 December 2022 |access-date=19 December 2022}}</ref> |
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== Education == |
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There are no schools in Hay Point. The nearest government primary school is Alligator Creek State School in neighbouring [[Alligator Creek, Queensland (Mackay)|Alligator Creek]] to the south-west. The nearest government secondary school is [[Sarina State High School]] in [[Sarina, Queensland|Sarina]] to the south-west.<ref name="globe">{{Queensland Globe|access-date=26 August 2022}}</ref> |
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== Amenities == |
== Amenities == |
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The [[Mackay Regional Council]] operates a mobile library service on a fortnightly schedule at the corner of Valroy and Carey Streets.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/libraries/official_stuff/contact_us|title=Libraries: Contact/Opening Hours|publisher=Mackay Regional Council|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170504143946/http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/libraries/official_stuff/contact_us|archive-date=4 May 2017|url-status=dead|access-date=28 April 2017|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/194576/ML_Timetable_2017_Final.pdf|title=Mobile Library Timetable 2017|publisher=Mackay Regional Council|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170301173944/http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/194576/ML_Timetable_2017_Final.pdf|archive-date=1 March 2017|url-status=dead|access-date=8 May 2017|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
The [[Mackay Regional Council]] operates a mobile library service on a fortnightly schedule at the corner of Valroy and Carey Streets.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/libraries/official_stuff/contact_us|title=Libraries: Contact/Opening Hours|publisher=Mackay Regional Council|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170504143946/http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/libraries/official_stuff/contact_us|archive-date=4 May 2017|url-status=dead|access-date=28 April 2017|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/194576/ML_Timetable_2017_Final.pdf|title=Mobile Library Timetable 2017|publisher=Mackay Regional Council|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170301173944/http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/194576/ML_Timetable_2017_Final.pdf|archive-date=1 March 2017|url-status=dead|access-date=8 May 2017|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* [http://queenslandplaces.com.au/hay-point University of Queensland: Queensland Places: Hay Point] |
* [http://queenslandplaces.com.au/hay-point University of Queensland: Queensland Places: Hay Point] |
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[[Category:Coal terminals]] |
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[[Category:Ports and harbours of Queensland]] |
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[[Category:Towns in Queensland]] |
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[[Category:North Queensland]] |
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[[Category:Mackay Region]] |
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[[Category:Localities in Queensland]] |
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Coordinates | 21°18′10″S 149°15′49″E / 21.3027°S 149.2636°E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 1,306 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 56.54/km2 (146.4/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4740 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 23.1 km2 (8.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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LGA(s) | Mackay Region | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Mirani | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Capricornia | ||||||||||||||
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Hay Point is a coastal locality in Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] It contains two towns, Hector on its north coast (21°16′37″S 149°16′12″E / 21.2769°S 149.27°E) and Half Tide on its south coast (21°17′50″S 149°17′31″E / 21.2972°S 149.2919°E).[3][4] In the 2021 census, the locality of Hay Point had a population of 1,306 people.[1]
Geography
[edit]Hay Point is located approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) south of the city of Mackay.
With a tidal range of 7.4m (the highest on the east coast of Australia),[5] Hay Point has potential for electricity generation via tidal power.[6]
History
[edit]The town of Hector was first surveyed in 1902.[3]
Demographics
[edit]In the 2006 census, the locality of Hay Point and the surrounding area had a population of 1,386.[7]
In the 2016 census, the locality of Hay Point had a population of 1,348 people.[8]
In the 2021 census, the locality of Hay Point had a population of 1,306 people.[1]
Coal export terminals
[edit]Hay Point has two bulk coal terminals. Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal (DBCT) is owned by the Queensland State Government and leased for 50 years to Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure (formerly Babcock & Brown Infrastructure), who in turn engage Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Pty Ltd to operate, maintain and develop it.[9] Hay Point Services Coal Terminal is owned and operated by BHP Mitsubishi Alliance a joint venture between BHP and Mitsubishi, and operated by Hay Point Services.[10]
In 2003–4, 77 million tonnes of coal was exported through the two terminals. This makes Hay Point one of the largest coal ports in the world. 97 million tonnes was exported in 2021-22.[10]
Bildung
[edit]There are no schools in Hay Point. The nearest government primary school is Alligator Creek State School in neighbouring Alligator Creek to the south-west. The nearest government secondary school is Sarina State High School in Sarina to the south-west.[11]
Amenities
[edit]The Mackay Regional Council operates a mobile library service on a fortnightly schedule at the corner of Valroy and Carey Streets.[12][13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Hay Point (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Hay Point (entry 46795)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
- ^ a b "Hector – town in Mackay Region (entry 41090)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
- ^ "Half Tide – town in Mackay Region (entry 15205)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
- ^ "King tides". Department of Transport and Main Roads. Queensland Government. 30 April 2018. Archived from the original on 14 May 2018. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
- ^ "UQ helps Qld ports power up with clean energy". www.insidewaste.com.au. Archived from the original on 14 May 2018. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Hay Point (Sarina Shire) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 4 May 2008.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Hay Point (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "OUR DBCT P/L VISION: TO BE THE TERMINAL OPERATOR OF CHOICE". DalrympleBayCoalTerminal. 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ a b "PORT OF HAY POINT". NorthQueenslandBulkPortsCorporation. 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
- ^ "Libraries: Contact/Opening Hours". Mackay Regional Council. Archived from the original on 4 May 2017. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
- ^ "Mobile Library Timetable 2017" (PDF). Mackay Regional Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 March 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
External links
[edit] Media related to Hay Point, Queensland at Wikimedia Commons