Okeden, Queensland

Okeden is a rural locality in the South Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Okeden had a population of 53 people.

Geography

The Boondooma Dam and its associated lake is on north-western boundary between Okeden and Boondooma.

History

The locality shares its name with the parish, which in turn was named after pastoralist and public servant David Parry-Okeden who managed the Burrandowan pastoral run in the 1850s.

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Okeden had a population of 26 people.

In the 2021 census, Okeden had a population of 53 people.

Amenities

There is a boat ramp and pontoon at the eastern side of dam on Boondooma Dam Road (26.1020°S 151.4500°E / -26.1020; 151.4500 (Boondooma Dam boat ramp)). It is managed by the South Burnett Regional Council.

Education

There are no schools in Okeden. The nearest school, Proston State School in neighbouring Proston to the east, provides primary education and secondary education to Year 10. For secondary education to Year 12, the nearest school is Murgon State High School in Murgon to the east.

References

1. Mundubbera–Durong Road
2. William Parry-Okeden
3. Queensland Police Service
4. Australian native police
5. Hammond Island (Queensland)
6. Margate, Queensland
7. Yirrganydji
8. Booie, Queensland
9. Warrego Highway state-controlled roads
10. Bruce Highway
11. Cairns road network
12. Coolabunia
13. History of the Queensland Police
14. Kingaroy
15. Haly Creek, Queensland
16. Proston
17. Wengenville
18. Durong, Queensland
19. Glan Devon, Queensland
20. Boondooma