The Gemfields
| The Gemfields Queensland | |
|---|---|
  The Gemfields | |
| Coordinates | 23°31′S 147°47′E / 23.517°S 147.783°ECoordinates: 23°31′S 147°47′E / 23.517°S 147.783°E |
| Population | 1,630 (2011 census)[1] |
| Gazetted | 13/08/2010 |
| Postcode(s) | 4702 |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Central Highlands Region |
| State electorate(s) | Gregory |
| Federal Division(s) | Flynn |
Rubyvale
The Gemfields is a locality in Central Queensland in Australia, near the town of Emerald. As the name suggests, the main industry in The Gemfields is sapphire mining, supported by tourism.
At the 2011 census, the The Gemfields had a population of 1630.[1]
The locality contains three small towns: Anakie, Rubyvale, and Sapphire.
GemFest is an annual festival in the region, attracting large numbers of visitors.[2]
See also
References
- 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "The Gemfields: Code SSC31613 (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- ↑ http://www.gemfest.com.au/
External links
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