Dolphin Heads is a coastal town and
suburb of
Mackay Mackay may refer to:
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Mackay Region
The Mackay Region is a local government area located in North Queensland, Queensland, Australia. Established in 2008, it was preceded by three previous local government areas with modern histories extending back as far as 1869.
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In the , the suburb of Dolphin Heads had a population of 388 people.
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Geography
The waters of the '' Coral Sea'' form the eastern boundary and much of the northern boundary.
History
The town was named on 9 October 1982.[ The locality was named and bounded on 3 September 1999.][
In the , the suburb of Dolphin Heads had a population of 388 people.]
Education
There are no schools in Dolphin Heads. The nearest government primary school is Eimeo Road State School in Rural View to the south-west. The nearest government secondary school is Mackay Northern Beaches State High School, also in Rural View.
Amenities
There is a park in Hermitage Drive ().
Hazards
The waters off Dolphin Heads can have strong currents and marine stingers.
References
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Towns in Queensland
Suburbs of Mackay, Queensland
Mackay Region