Jollys Lookout, Queensland

Jollys Lookout
Queensland
View from Jolly's Lookout, 2022
Jollys Lookout is located in Queensland
Jollys Lookout
Jollys Lookout
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Coordinates27°24′37″S 152°49′37″E / 27.4102°S 152.8269°E / -27.4102; 152.8269 (Jollys Lookout (centre of locality))
Population73 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density20.3/km2 (52.5/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4520
Area3.6 km2 (1.4 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s)City of Moreton Bay
State electorate(s)Pine Rivers
Federal division(s)Ryan
Suburbs around Jollys Lookout:
Highvale Wights Mountain
Camp Mountain		 Camp Mountain
Highvale Jollys Lookout Enoggera Reservoir
Enoggera Reservoir Enoggera Reservoir Enoggera Reservoir

Jollys Lookout is a rural locality in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Jollys Lookout had a population of 73 people.[1]

Geography

The locality is located along Mount Nebo Road between The Gap in Brisbane and Mount Nebo.[3]

The north-western corner of the locality is within the D'Aguilar National Park, which extends into neighbouring Enoggera Reservoir and beyond. Apart from the protected area, the rest of the locality is located on the slopes of the Annand Range and has a mix of rural residential properties and undeveloped land. There is a small area of grazing on native vegetation.[3]

History

View from Jollys Lookout, circa 1935

It is named after the popular lookout of the same name, which was named after Brisbane mayor, William Jolly, who visited the lookout about 1927.[2][4][5]

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Jollys Lookout had a population of 76 people.[6]

In the 2021 census, Jollys Lookout had a population of 73 people.[1]

Education

There are no schools in the locality. The nearest government primary school is Mount Nebo State School in Mount Nebo to the north-west. The nearest government secondary school is The Gap State High School in The Gap to the south-east.[7]

Amenities

There are a number of parks in the area:

Attractions

The lookout is accessed from Mount Nebo Road (27°23′58″S 152°48′24″E / 27.3995°S 152.8067°E / -27.3995; 152.8067 (Jollys Lookout)).[9]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Jollys Lookout (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ a b "Jollys Lookout – locality in Moreton Bay Region (entry 45501)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  4. ^ "JOLLY'S LOOKOUT". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 17 November 1932. p. 16. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
  5. ^ "THE HIGHLANDS". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 13 September 1930. p. 9. Archived from the original on 18 February 2021. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
  6. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Jollys Lookout (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  7. ^ "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
  8. ^ a b "Land for public recreation - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 20 November 2020. Archived from the original on 22 November 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  9. ^ "Tourist points - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 18 November 2020. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.