Bayview Heights, Queensland

Summary

Bayview Heights is a southern suburb of Cairns in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Bayview Heights had a population of 4,238 people.[1]

Bayview Heights
Queensland
Marti Street, Bayview Heights
Bayview Heights is located in Queensland
Bayview Heights
Bayview Heights
Map
Coordinates16°57′47″S 145°43′48″E / 16.963°S 145.730°E / -16.963; 145.730
Population4,238 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density986/km2 (2,553/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4868
Area4.3 km2 (1.7 sq mi)
LGA(s)Cairns Region
State electorate(s)Mulgrave
Federal division(s)Leichhardt
Suburbs around Bayview Heights:
Lamb Range Earlville Woree
Lamb Range Bayview Heights Woree
Lamb Range Mount Sheridan Woree

History edit

Bayview Heights is situated in the Yidinji traditional Aboriginal country. [3] The area was aptly named Bayview in 1947 based on views of the sea. [4] The name Bayview Heights was implemented in April 1970. [5]

In the 2011 census, Bayview Heights had a population of 4,150 people.[6]

In the 2016 census, Bayview Heights had a population of 4,238 people.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Bayview Heights (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 18 April 2018.  
  2. ^ "Bayview Heights – suburb (entry 48518)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 24 June 2017.
  3. ^ "First people cultural history". Cairns Regional Council. Archived from the original on 9 April 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  4. ^ "Cairns Heritage: B Suburbs" (PDF). Cairns Regional Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 April 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  5. ^ "Queensland Place Names". Queensland Government. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  6. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Bayview Heights (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 24 June 2017.  

Further reading edit

External links edit

  • University of Queensland: Queensland Places: Cairns Suburbs