Nebine is a rural

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in the

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, Australia. In the , Nebine had a population of 29 people.

Geography

Nebine Creek enters the locality from the north ( Boatman) and flows south through the locality, exiting to the south ( Jobs Gate). Nebine has the following mountains: * Mount Lookout (also called Mount Annie, ), rising to above sea level * Mount Vernon (), rising to The

Balonne Highway The Balonne Highway, a state highway of Queensland, is the continuation westward of State Route 49 (Moonie Highway) from the town of St George to its termination at Cunnamulla. There are no large settlements between St George and Cunnamulla. U ...

enters the locality from the east ( Bollon), passes through the centre of the locality, and exits to west ( Linden). There is a junction with the Bollon Charleville Road which exits the locality to the north (Boatman). The land use is predominantly

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on native vegetation.

History

The Nebine Community Centre opened circa 1953.

Demographics

In the , Nebine had a population of 19 people. In the , Nebine had a population of 29 people.

Education

There are no schools in Nebine. The nearest primary school is Bollon State School in neighbouring Bollon to the east; however, most students in Nebine would be too distant for a daily commute. There are no nearby secondary schools. The alternatives are

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and boarding school.

Amenities

Despite the name, the Nebine Community Centre is on Nebine Community Centre Road in neighbouring Boatman to the north. Run by a community group, it has three tennis courts, a cricket pitch, a library and a playground.

References

External links

{{Shire of Paroo Shire of Paroo Localities in Queensland