Ballogie | |||||||||||||
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| Coordinates: 26°20′14″S 151°32′19″E / 26.3372°S 151.5386°E / -26.3372; 151.5386 (Ballogie (centre of locality)) | |||||||||||||
| Country | Australia | ||||||||||||
| State | Queensland | ||||||||||||
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| Area | |||||||||||||
• Total | 130.9 km2 (50.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Population | |||||||||||||
| • Total | 276 (2021 census)[3] | ||||||||||||
| • Density | 2.108/km2 (5.461/sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Time zone | UTC+10:00 (AEST) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode | 4610 | ||||||||||||
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Ballogie is a rural locality in the South Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia.[4] In the 2021 census, Ballogie had a population of 276 people.[3]
Geography
The Chinchilla Wondai Road passes east to west through the locality.[5]
The land is undulating ranging from 370 to 450 metres (1,210 to 1,480 ft). The valleys have creeks running through them and are partially cleared while the higher areas are less developed.[6]
The predominant land use is grazing on native vegetation.[7]
History
In September 2012 , a 2.9 magnitude earthquake occurred near Ballogie. No damage was reported.[8]
Demographics
In the 2016 census, Ballogie had a population of 276 people.[9]
In the 2021 census, Ballogie had a population of 276 people.[3]
Education
There are no schools in Ballogie. The nearest government primary schools are Durong South State School in neighbouring Durong to the west, Proston State School in Proston to the enorth-east, and Tingoora State School in Tingoora to the east. The nearest government secondary schools are Proston State School (to Year 10), Wondai State School (to Year 10) in Wondai to the east, and Kingaroy State High School (to Year 12) in Kingaroy to the south-east.[10]
Amenities
The Ballogie branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meet at Seiler Road.[11][12]
Attractions
In June 2025, the South Burnett Regional Council approved a proposal to construct a motorsport facility in Lewis Duff Road (approx 26°20′03″S 151°27′28″E / 26.3342°S 151.4579°E / -26.3342; 151.4579 (Ballogie speedway (proposed))). The proposal includes two oval speedway tracks and a staight dirt drags track, with provision for spectator parking, caretaker’s accommodation, and a tourist park. The proposal had received both support and criticism from local residents and council staff.[13][14]
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Ballogie (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2016.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Ballogie (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2016 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Ballogie (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Ballogie – locality in South Burnett Region (entry 46187)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Road and rail; Railways; Railway stations". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Mountains and ranges; Contours; Watercourses". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Protected areas and forests; Land use". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ "State Disaster Management Group: 2012-2013 Annual Report" (PDF). Queensland Government. p. 6. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Ballogie (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
- ^ "South Burnett's Online Business Directory". southburnett.com.au. Archived from the original on 22 February 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
- ^ "Councillors Approve Motor Park". southburnett.com.au. 18 June 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ "Councillors Approve Motor Park". southburnett.com.au. 18 June 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ Walker, Mark (14 August 2025). "Another new motorsport complex set for Queensland". V8 Sleuth. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
