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Wolfang is a rural locality in the Isaac Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Wolfang had a population of 84 people.[1]

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Woolshed at Wolfang Station
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Wolfang is located in Queensland
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Coordinates: 22.6541°S 147.8083°E / -22.6541; 147.8083 (Wolfang (centre of locality))
CountryAustralia
StateQueensland
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
823.3 km2 (317.9 sq mi)
Population
 • Total84 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density0.1020/km2 (0.2643/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+10:00 (AEST)
Postcode
4721
Suburbs around Wolfang
Kilcummin Gemini Mountains Dysart
Clermont Wolfang Dysart
Clermont Cheeseborough Cheeseborough
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Geography

Wolfang Peak

History

The name Wolfang is derived from the Wolfang pastoral station, which was named for the local mountain (now known as Wolfang Peak) by pastoralist Claudius A. Ker in the 1850s, because of its resemblance to a canine tooth ("wolf fang").[14][15][16]

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Wolfang had a population of 89 people.[17]

In the 2021 census, Wolfang had a population of 84 people.[1]

Education

There are no schools in Wolfang. The nearest government primary schools are Clermont State School in neighbouring Clermont to the south-west and Dysart State School in neighbouring Dysart to the east. The nearest government secondary schools are Clermont State High School in Clermont and Dysart State High School in Dysart. There is also a Catholic primary school in Clermont.[18]

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