Evans Landing is a rural locality in the

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, Australia. In the , Evans Landing had a population of 56 people.

Geography

Albatross Bay bounds the locality to the south (). Approximately half of the land at Evans Landing is used for industrial purposes while the remainder is undeveloped.

History

The locality is named after geologist Harry Evans, who found the bauxite deposits in the Weipa area for Consolidated Zinc Corporation.

Demographics

In the , Evans Landing had a population of 62 people. In the , Evans Landing had a population of 56 people.

Education

There are no schools in Evans Landing. The nearest government primary and secondary school is Western Cape College (Early Childhood to Year 12) in Rocky Point to the north-east. There is also a Catholic primary school in Rocky Point.

Facilities

Weipa SES Facility is on Kerr Point Drive ().

Amenities

There is a public boat ramp and pontoon on Landing Drive (). It is managed by the North Queensland Bulk Ports. There is a park beside the SES Facility on Kerr Point Drive ().

References

{{Weipa Town Weipa Town Coastline of Queensland Localities in Queensland