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| name = Gogango
| name = Gogango
| state = qld
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| image = Gogango2018a.jpg
| caption = Buildings in Wills Street, Gogango: rural fire brigade shed (left) and community hall (right)
| caption = Fitzroy River near Gogango
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| pop = 111
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'''Gogango''' is a rural town and [[Suburbs and localities (Australia)|locality]] in the [[Rockhampton Region]], [[Queensland]], Australia.<ref name=qpnt>{{cite QPN|14122|Gogango|town in Rockhampton Region|accessdate=28 December 2020}}</ref><ref name=qpnl>{{cite QPN|48657|Gogango|locality in Rockhampton Region|accessdate=28 December 2020}}</ref> In the {{CensusAU|2016}} the locality of Gogango had a population of 111 people.<ref name=Census2016/>
'''Gogango''' is a rural town and [[Suburbs and localities (Australia)|locality]] in the [[Rockhampton Region]], [[Queensland]], Australia.<ref name=qpnt>{{cite QPN|14122|Gogango|town in Rockhampton Region|accessdate=28 December 2020}}</ref><ref name=qpnl>{{cite QPN|48657|Gogango|locality in Rockhampton Region|accessdate=28 December 2020}}</ref> In the {{CensusAU|2021}}, the locality of Gogango had a population of 184 people.<ref name=Census2021/>


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
Gogango is in [[Central Queensland]]. The [[Capricorn Highway]] traverses the south of the locality passing through the town. The [[Central Western railway line, Queensland|Central Western railway line]] also traverses the south of the locality mostly parallel and to the immediate north of the highway.<ref name=":0">{{Queensland Globe|access-date=11 February 2021}}</ref> The town is serviced by Gogango railway station ({{coord|-23.6653|150.0404|type:railwaystation_region:AU-QLD|name=Gogango railway station}}), while Grantleigh railway station ({{coord|-23.7013|149.9951|type:railwaystation_region:AU-QLD|name=Grantleigh railway station}}) serves the south-west of the locality.<ref name="railwaystations">{{Cite web|date=2 October 2020|title=Railway stations and sidings - Queensland|url=https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/transport-features-queensland-series/resource/84fff9a0-e315-4844-9c4d-63934562a9bd|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005070354/https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/transport-features-queensland-series/resource/84fff9a0-e315-4844-9c4d-63934562a9bd|archive-date=5 October 2020|access-date=5 October 2020|website=Queensland Open Data|publisher=[[Queensland Government]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite QPN|14123|Gogango|railway station in the Rockhampton Region|access-date=15 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite QPN|14612|Grantleigh|railway station in the Rockhampton Region|access-date=11 February 2021}}</ref>
Gogango is in [[Central Queensland]]. The [[Capricorn Highway]] traverses the south of the locality passing through the town which is situated in the south-east corner of the locality. The [[Central Western railway line, Queensland|Central Western railway line]] also traverses the south of the locality mostly parallel and to the immediate north of the highway.<ref name=":0">{{Queensland Globe|access-date=11 February 2021}}</ref> The town is serviced by Gogango railway station ({{coord|-23.6653|150.0404|type:railwaystation_region:AU-QLD|name=Gogango railway station}}), while Grantleigh railway station ({{coord|-23.7013|149.9951|type:railwaystation_region:AU-QLD|name=Grantleigh railway station}}) serves the south-west of the locality.<ref name="railwaystations">{{Cite web|date=2 October 2020|title=Railway stations and sidings - Queensland|url=https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/transport-features-queensland-series/resource/84fff9a0-e315-4844-9c4d-63934562a9bd|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005070354/https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/transport-features-queensland-series/resource/84fff9a0-e315-4844-9c4d-63934562a9bd|archive-date=5 October 2020|access-date=5 October 2020|website=Queensland Open Data|publisher=[[Queensland Government]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite QPN|14123|Gogango|railway station in the Rockhampton Region|access-date=15 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite QPN|14612|Grantleigh|railway station in the Rockhampton Region|access-date=11 February 2021}}</ref>


The [[Fitzroy River (Queensland)|Fitzroy River]] flows from west to east through the centre of the locality. Gogango Creek flows from south to north through the town and is a tributary of the Fitzroy River.<ref name=":0" />
The [[Fitzroy River (Queensland)|Fitzroy River]] flows from west to east through the centre of the locality. Gogango Creek flows from south to north through the town and is a tributary of the Fitzroy River.<ref name=":0" />
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The principal land use is farming, mostly grazing cattle.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://gogangoss.eq.edu.au/Supportandresources/Formsanddocuments/Annual%20reports/annual-report-2016.pdf|title=2016 Annual Report|website=Gogango State School|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115072851/https://gogangoss.eq.edu.au/Supportandresources/Formsanddocuments/Annual%20reports/annual-report-2016.pdf|archive-date=15 November 2017|url-status=live|access-date=15 November 2017}}</ref>
The principal land use is farming, mostly grazing cattle.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://gogangoss.eq.edu.au/Supportandresources/Formsanddocuments/Annual%20reports/annual-report-2016.pdf|title=2016 Annual Report|website=Gogango State School|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115072851/https://gogangoss.eq.edu.au/Supportandresources/Formsanddocuments/Annual%20reports/annual-report-2016.pdf|archive-date=15 November 2017|url-status=live|access-date=15 November 2017}}</ref>


==History==
== History ==
Goganjo Provisional School opened in 1874 but closed circa 1878. In 1888 it renamed under the name Gogango Provisional School (note change of spelling) becoming Gogango State School on 1 January 1909.<ref>{{Citation|title=Queensland schools past and present|publication-date=2010|author1=Queensland Family History Society|edition=Version 1.01|publisher=[[Queensland Family History Society]]|isbn=978-1-921171-26-0}}</ref>
[[File:Gogango2018d.jpg|thumb|Gogango Hall, 2018]]Goganjo Provisional School opened in 1874 but closed circa 1878. In 1888 it renamed under the name Gogango Provisional School (note change of spelling) becoming Gogango State School on 1 January 1909.<ref>{{Citation|title=Queensland schools past and present|publication-date=2010|author1=Queensland Family History Society|edition=Version 1.01|publisher=[[Queensland Family History Society]]|isbn=978-1-921171-26-0}}</ref>


On 29 November 1950, the Gogango hall held an Ambulance Ball. People from [[Westwood, Queensland|Westwood]], [[Mount Morgan, Queensland|Mt Morgan]] and [[Rockhampton]] attended.
On 29 November 1950, the Gogango Hall held an Ambulance Ball. People from [[Westwood, Queensland|Westwood]], [[Mount Morgan, Queensland|Mt Morgan]] and [[Rockhampton]] attended.


In the [[2010-11 Queensland floods]] the [[Fitzroy River (Queensland)|Fitzroy River]] which passes through the area of Gogango rose to 28 meters. Gogango Creek also flooded, stopping traffic on the [[Capricorn Highway]].{{Cn|date=February 2021}}
In the [[2010-11 Queensland floods]] the [[Fitzroy River (Queensland)|Fitzroy River]] which passes through the area of Gogango rose to 28 metres. Gogango Creek also flooded, stopping traffic on the [[Capricorn Highway]].{{Cn|date=February 2021}}


The Capricorn Highway was also flooded for more than 12 hours in January 2013. {{Cn|date=February 2021}}
At the 2011 [[Census in Australia|census]], Gogango and the surrounding area had a population of 310.<ref name="ABS">{{Census 2011 AUS|id=SSC30671|name=Gogango (State Suburb)|accessdate=19 November 2014|quick=on}}</ref>


The Capricorn highway was also flooded for more than 12 hours in January 2013. {{Cn|date=February 2021}}
In February 2015, [[Cyclone Marcia]] caused heavy rainfall which led to Gogango Creek rising over the highway.{{Cn|date=February 2021}}


== Demographics ==
In February 2015, [[Cyclone Marcia]] caused heavy rainfall which led to Gogango creek rising over the highway.{{Cn|date=February 2021}}
In the {{CensusAU|2011}},the locality of Gogango and the surrounding areas had a population of 310 people.<ref name=Census2011>{{Census 2011 AUS|id=SSC30671|name=Gogango (State Suburb)|accessdate=19 November 2014|quick=on}}</ref>


In the {{CensusAU|2016}} the locality of Gogango had a population of 111 people.<ref name=Census2016>{{Census 2016 AUS|id=SSC31189|name=Gogango (SSC)|accessdate=20 October 2018|quick=on}}</ref>
In the {{CensusAU|2016}}, the locality of Gogango had a population of 111 people.<ref name=Census2016>{{Census 2016 AUS|id=SSC31189|name=Gogango (SSC)|accessdate=20 October 2018|quick=on}}</ref>


In the {{CensusAU|2021}}, the locality of Gogango had a population of 184 people.<ref name=Census2021>{{Census 2021 AUS|id=SAL31178|name=Gogango (SAL)|access-date=28 February 2023|quick=on}}</ref>
==Infrastructure==

The site for the proposed Rookwood weir is located on the [[Fitzroy River (Queensland)|Fitzroy River]] in the Gogango area, about 15&nbsp;km from the township. When completed the $72 million weir will hold over 100 thousand megalitres. The Weir will be built over 2 stages, The first stage will be 17 metres high and the second stage will be 0.5 metre, With a complete height of 17.5 meters, inundating 1,930 hectares.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/resources/publication/cg/statewide-water-progress-report-rookwood-weir-feb-09.pdf|title=Statewide Water Policy: Quarterly Project Progress Report: February 2009|publisher=[[Queensland Government]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171116072454/http://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/resources/publication/cg/statewide-water-progress-report-rookwood-weir-feb-09.pdf|archive-date=16 November 2017|url-status=live|access-date=16 November 2017}}</ref>
== Infrastructure ==
[[Rookwood Weir]] is located on the [[Fitzroy River (Queensland)|Fitzroy River]] in the Gogango area, about {{convert|15|km}} from the township. The weir will hold around 80 thousand megalitres. The Weir will be built over 2 stages, The first stage will be 17 metres high and the second stage will be 0.5 metre, With a complete height of 17.5 meters, inundating 1,930 hectares.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/resources/publication/cg/statewide-water-progress-report-rookwood-weir-feb-09.pdf|title=Statewide Water Policy: Quarterly Project Progress Report: February 2009|publisher=[[Queensland Government]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171116072454/http://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/resources/publication/cg/statewide-water-progress-report-rookwood-weir-feb-09.pdf|archive-date=16 November 2017|url-status=live|access-date=16 November 2017}}</ref>


== Economy ==
== Economy ==
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* Rookwood ({{coord|-23.4618|149.8366|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Rookwood (homestead)}})
* Rookwood ({{coord|-23.4618|149.8366|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Rookwood (homestead)}})
* Separation ({{coord|-23.5873|149.7834|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Separation (homestead)}})
* Separation ({{coord|-23.5873|149.7834|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Separation (homestead)}})
* Weir Park ({{coord|-23.5375|149.9803|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Weir Park (homestead)}})
* Weir Park ({{coord|-23.5386|149.9798|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Weir Park (homestead)}})
* Weir Park ({{coord|-23.5386|149.9798|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Weir Park (homestead)}})
* Yarra ({{coord|-23.5585|149.8846|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Yarra (homestead)}})
* Yarra ({{coord|-23.5585|149.8846|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Yarra (homestead)}})

== Transport ==
There are a number of airstrips in the locality, all of them associated with the homesteads:

* Rookwood airstrip ({{coord|-23.4671|149.8324|type:airport_region:AU-QLD|name=Rookwood airstrip|display=}})<ref name="LandingGrounds" />
*Separation airstrip ({{coord|-23.5934|149.7813|type:airport_region:AU-QLD|name=Separation airstrip|display=}})<ref name="LandingGrounds" />
*Weir Park airstrip ({{coord|-23.5406|149.9808|type:airport_region:AU-QLD|name=Weir Park airstrip}})<ref name="LandingGrounds">{{Cite web|date=22 October 2020|title=Heliports and landing grounds - Queensland|url=https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/transport-features-queensland-series/resource/1646c12e-0c31-42d3-a156-9891b01e938a|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116140611/https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/transport-features-queensland-series/resource/1646c12e-0c31-42d3-a156-9891b01e938a|archive-date=16 November 2020|access-date=3 November 2020|website=Queensland Open Data|publisher=[[Queensland Government]]}}</ref>
* Yarra airstrip ({{coord|-23.5614|149.8839|type:airport_region:AU-QLD|name=Yarra airstrip|display=}})<ref name="LandingGrounds" />


== Education ==
== Education ==
Gogango State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 10 Wills Street ({{coord|-23.6647|150.0444|type:edu_region:AU-QLD|name=Gogango State School}}).<ref name="SchoolList2018">{{cite web|date=9 July 2018|title=State and non-state school details|url=https://data.qld.gov.au/dataset/state-and-non-state-school-details/resource/5b39065c-df32-415c-994c-5ff12f8de997|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181121065959/https://data.qld.gov.au/dataset/state-and-non-state-school-details/resource/5b39065c-df32-415c-994c-5ff12f8de997|archivedate=21 November 2018|accessdate=21 November 2018|publisher=[[Queensland Government]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Gogango State School|url=https://gogangoss.eq.edu.au/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|accessdate=11 February 2021|website=}}</ref> In 2016, the school had an enrolment of 9 students with 3 teachers (1 full-time equivalent) and 4 non-teaching staff (2 full-time equivalent).<ref name=":1" /> In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 7 students with 4 teachers (2 full-time equivalent) and 4 non-teaching staff (1 full-time equivalent).<ref name="ACARA2018">{{cite web|title=ACARA School Profile 2018|url=https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-profile-2018.xlsx|accessdate=28 January 2020|publisher=[[Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority]]}}</ref>
[[File:Gogango2018i.jpg|thumb|Gogango State School, 2018]]Gogango State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 10 Wills Street ({{coord|-23.6647|150.0444|type:edu_region:AU-QLD|name=Gogango State School}}).<ref name="SchoolList2018">{{cite web|date=9 July 2018|title=State and non-state school details|url=https://data.qld.gov.au/dataset/state-and-non-state-school-details/resource/5b39065c-df32-415c-994c-5ff12f8de997|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181121065959/https://data.qld.gov.au/dataset/state-and-non-state-school-details/resource/5b39065c-df32-415c-994c-5ff12f8de997|archivedate=21 November 2018|accessdate=21 November 2018|publisher=[[Queensland Government]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Gogango State School|url=https://gogangoss.eq.edu.au/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224233711/https://gogangoss.eq.edu.au/|archive-date=24 February 2021|accessdate=11 February 2021|website=}}</ref> In 2016, the school had an enrolment of 9 students with 3 teachers (1 full-time equivalent) and 4 non-teaching staff (2 full-time equivalent).<ref name=":1" /> In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 7 students with 4 teachers (2 full-time equivalent) and 4 non-teaching staff (1 full-time equivalent).<ref name="ACARA2018">{{cite web|title=ACARA School Profile 2018|url=https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-profile-2018.xlsx|accessdate=28 January 2020|publisher=[[Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority]]|archive-date=27 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827085246/https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-profile-2018.xlsx|url-status=live}}</ref>


There is no secondary school in Gogango. The nearest secondary school is [[Rockhampton State High School]] in [[Wandal, Queensland|Wandal]] in [[Rockhampton]] to the north-east. A school bus service is available.<ref name=":1" />
There is no secondary school in Gogango. The nearest state secondary school is [[Rockhampton State High School]] in [[Wandal, Queensland|Wandal]] in [[Rockhampton]] to the north-east. A school bus service is available.<ref name=":1" />


==Facilities==
== Facilities ==
Dunphy Park is at the corner of Third Street and Wills Street ({{Coord|-23.6665|150.0412|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|display=|name=Dunphy Park}}). It has picnic tables and shade areas.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Dunphy Park|url=https://www.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au/FacilitiesRecreation/Parks-Gardens-and-Recreation/Find-a-park-near-you/Dunphy-Park|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-02-11|website=[[Rockhampton Regional Council]]|language=en-AU}}</ref>
Dunphy Park is at the corner of Third Street and Wills Street ({{Coord|-23.6665|150.0412|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|display=|name=Dunphy Park}}). It has picnic tables and shade areas.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Dunphy Park|url=https://www.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au/FacilitiesRecreation/Parks-Gardens-and-Recreation/Find-a-park-near-you/Dunphy-Park|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210211083616/https://www.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au/FacilitiesRecreation/Parks-Gardens-and-Recreation/Find-a-park-near-you/Dunphy-Park|archive-date=11 February 2021|access-date=2021-02-11|website=[[Rockhampton Regional Council]]|language=en-AU}}</ref>


There is a community hall where the Gogango Honour Roll is displayed.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Gogango Honour Board {{!}} Monument Australia|url=https://monumentaustralia.org.au/themes/conflict/ww1/display/91483-gogango-honour-board|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423210743/https://monumentaustralia.org.au/themes/conflict/ww1/display/91483-gogango-honour-board|archive-date=23 April 2022|access-date=2021-02-11|website=Monument Australia}}</ref>
==Notable people==

There is a volunteer rural fire brigade.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Forty years of service: the legend of Wombat|url=https://newsroom.psba.qld.gov.au/Content/Home/02-Home/Article/Forty-years-of-service-the-legend-of-Wombat/-2/-2/5385|access-date=2021-02-11|website=Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Newsroom|language=en-us|archive-date=10 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150310182409/https://newsroom.psba.qld.gov.au/Content/Home/02-Home/Article/Forty-years-of-service-the-legend-of-Wombat/-2/-2/5385|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Notable people ==
* [[Barry O'Sullivan]], Australian Senator, was born in Gogango
* [[Barry O'Sullivan]], Australian Senator, was born in Gogango


==References==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
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== Further reading ==
* {{cite book |url=https://onesearch.slq.qld.gov.au/permalink/61SLQ_INST/tqqf2h/alma997097974702061 |title=Gogango State School centenary, 1878-1978 |date=1978 |via=[[State Library of Queensland]]}} — includes Edungalba State School


== External links ==
== External links ==
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Gogango
Queensland
Buildings in Wills Street, Gogango: rural fire brigade shed (left) and community hall (right)
Gogango is located in Queensland
Gogango
Gogango
Coordinates23°40′00″S 150°02′32″E / 23.6666°S 150.0422°E / -23.6666; 150.0422 (Gogango (town centre))
Population184 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density0.2324/km2 (0.6018/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4702
Area791.9 km2 (305.8 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Standort
LGA(s)Rockhampton Region
State electorate(s)Mirani
Federal division(s)Flynn
Localities around Gogango:
Balcomba Glenroy Morinish South
Duaringa Gogango Wycarbah
Boolburra Gainsford
Pheasant Creek
Westwood

Gogango is a rural town and locality in the Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia.[2][3] In the 2021 census, the locality of Gogango had a population of 184 people.[1]

Geography

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Gogango is in Central Queensland. The Capricorn Highway traverses the south of the locality passing through the town which is situated in the south-east corner of the locality. The Central Western railway line also traverses the south of the locality mostly parallel and to the immediate north of the highway.[4] The town is serviced by Gogango railway station (23°39′55″S 150°02′25″E / 23.6653°S 150.0404°E / -23.6653; 150.0404 (Gogango railway station)), while Grantleigh railway station (23°42′05″S 149°59′42″E / 23.7013°S 149.9951°E / -23.7013; 149.9951 (Grantleigh railway station)) serves the south-west of the locality.[5][6][7]

The Fitzroy River flows from west to east through the centre of the locality. Gogango Creek flows from south to north through the town and is a tributary of the Fitzroy River.[4]

The principal land use is farming, mostly grazing cattle.[8]

History

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Gogango Hall, 2018

Goganjo Provisional School opened in 1874 but closed circa 1878. In 1888 it renamed under the name Gogango Provisional School (note change of spelling) becoming Gogango State School on 1 January 1909.[9]

On 29 November 1950, the Gogango Hall held an Ambulance Ball. People from Westwood, Mt Morgan and Rockhampton attended.

In the 2010-11 Queensland floods the Fitzroy River which passes through the area of Gogango rose to 28 metres. Gogango Creek also flooded, stopping traffic on the Capricorn Highway.[citation needed]

The Capricorn Highway was also flooded for more than 12 hours in January 2013. [citation needed]

In February 2015, Cyclone Marcia caused heavy rainfall which led to Gogango Creek rising over the highway.[citation needed]

Demographics

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In the 2011 census,the locality of Gogango and the surrounding areas had a population of 310 people.[10]

In the 2016 census, the locality of Gogango had a population of 111 people.[11]

In the 2021 census, the locality of Gogango had a population of 184 people.[1]

Infrastructure

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Rookwood Weir is located on the Fitzroy River in the Gogango area, about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from the township. The weir will hold around 80 thousand megalitres. The Weir will be built over 2 stages, The first stage will be 17 metres high and the second stage will be 0.5 metre, With a complete height of 17.5 meters, inundating 1,930 hectares.[12]

Economy

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There are a number of homesteads in the locality, including:[13]

Transport

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There are a number of airstrips in the locality, all of them associated with the homesteads:

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Gogango State School, 2018

Gogango State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 10 Wills Street (23°39′53″S 150°02′40″E / 23.6647°S 150.0444°E / -23.6647; 150.0444 (Gogango State School)).[15][16] In 2016, the school had an enrolment of 9 students with 3 teachers (1 full-time equivalent) and 4 non-teaching staff (2 full-time equivalent).[8] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 7 students with 4 teachers (2 full-time equivalent) and 4 non-teaching staff (1 full-time equivalent).[17]

There is no secondary school in Gogango. The nearest state secondary school is Rockhampton State High School in Wandal in Rockhampton to the north-east. A school bus service is available.[8]

Facilities

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Dunphy Park is at the corner of Third Street and Wills Street (23°39′59″S 150°02′28″E / 23.6665°S 150.0412°E / -23.6665; 150.0412 (Dunphy Park)). It has picnic tables and shade areas.[18]

There is a community hall where the Gogango Honour Roll is displayed.[19]

There is a volunteer rural fire brigade.[20]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Gogango (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Gogango – town in Rockhampton Region (entry 14122)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Gogango – locality in Rockhampton Region (entry 48657)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  5. ^ "Railway stations and sidings - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 2 October 2020. Archived from the original on 5 October 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  6. ^ "Gogango – railway station in the Rockhampton Region (entry 14123)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  7. ^ "Grantleigh – railway station in the Rockhampton Region (entry 14612)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  8. ^ a b c "2016 Annual Report" (PDF). Gogango State School. Archived (PDF) from the original on 15 November 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  9. ^ Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
  10. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Gogango (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 19 November 2014. Edit this at Wikidata
  11. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Gogango (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  12. ^ "Statewide Water Policy: Quarterly Project Progress Report: February 2009" (PDF). Queensland Government. Archived (PDF) from the original on 16 November 2017. Retrieved 16 November 2017.
  13. ^ "Homesteads - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 18 November 2020. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  14. ^ a b c d "Heliports and landing grounds - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 22 October 2020. Archived from the original on 16 November 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
  15. ^ "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  16. ^ "Gogango State School". Archived from the original on 24 February 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  17. ^ "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  18. ^ "Dunphy Park". Rockhampton Regional Council. Archived from the original on 11 February 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  19. ^ "Gogango Honour Board | Monument Australia". Monument Australia. Archived from the original on 23 April 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  20. ^ "Forty years of service: the legend of Wombat". Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Newsroom. Archived from the original on 10 March 2015. Retrieved 11 February 2021.

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