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'''Ellis Beach''' is a coastal [[Suburbs and localities (Australia)|locality]] in the [[Cairns Region]], [[Queensland]], Australia.<ref name=qpnl>{{cite QPN|48623|Ellis Beach|locality in Cairns Region|access-date=30 July 2017}}</ref> In the {{CensusAU| |
'''Ellis Beach''' is a coastal [[Suburbs and localities (Australia)|locality]] in the [[Cairns Region]], [[Queensland]], Australia.<ref name=qpnl>{{cite QPN|48623|Ellis Beach|locality in Cairns Region|access-date=30 July 2017}}</ref> In the {{CensusAU|2021}}, Ellis Beach had a population of 5 people.<ref name=Census2021/> |
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==Geography== |
== Geography == |
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| ⚫ | The five-kilometre strip of Ellis Beach is located along the [[Coral Sea]] {{convert|20|km|mi}} north of [[Cairns]] on the [[Captain Cook Highway]] between [[Cairns, Queensland|Cairns]] and [[Port Douglas, Queensland|Port Douglas]], within the [[Cairns Region]] [[local government areas of Queensland|local government area]]. The Ellis Beach locality extends into the Coral Sea and includes the off-shore islands: |
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* [[Double Island, Queensland|Double Island]] ({{coord|-16.7256|145.6835|type:isle_region:AU-QLD|name=Double Island}})<ref name="qpn10404">{{cite QPN|10404|Double Island|island in Cairns Regional|access-date=7 March 2023}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | The five-kilometre strip of Ellis Beach is located |
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* Haycock Island ({{coord|-16.7313|145.6942|type:isle_region:AU-QLD|name=Haycock Island}})<ref name="qpn15554">{{cite QPN|15554|Haycock Island|island in Cairns Regional|access-date=7 March 2023}}</ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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[[File:"Surfs Up" ... Ellis Beach 1965.jpg|left|thumb|Surfers at Ellis Beach, 1965]] |
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Ellis Beach is situated in the [[Djabugay|Djabugay (Tjapukai)]] traditional [[Indigenous Australians|Aboriginal]] country. <ref>{{Cite web|title=First people cultural history|url=https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/community-environment/first-people/culture-history|access-date=23 June 2020|publisher=[[Cairns Regional Council]]}}</ref> |
Ellis Beach is situated in the [[Djabugay|Djabugay (Tjapukai)]] traditional [[Indigenous Australians|Aboriginal]] country. <ref>{{Cite web|title=First people cultural history|url=https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/community-environment/first-people/culture-history|access-date=23 June 2020|publisher=[[Cairns Regional Council]]|archive-date=9 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200409215848/https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/community-environment/first-people/culture-history|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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The Cairns Historical Society's records show that it was named after Dick Ellis, who at the time resided at this beach. He was a shot firer for the Queensland Department of Main Roads – presumably at the time the Cook Highway was constructed in the early 1930s. He lost a hand and the [[Queensland Government]] constructed a house for him at the beach now known as Ellis Beach on the spot where the café now stands. This was about 1940 and Dick Ellis died in 1960. |
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Double Island was developed as a luxury resort but has fallen into disrepair. As the island is leased by the Queensland Government to the resort operator, in 2023 there have been calls to the government to revoke the lease.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sexton-McGrath |first=Kristy |last2=McKillop |first2=Charlie |last3=Richardson |first3=Holly |date=2023-04-04 |title=Government out of patience as abandoned island resort and former celebrity hideout given ultimatum to open |language=en-AU |work=ABC News |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-04/abandoned-resort-double-island-given-ultimatum-to-open/102186436 |access-date=2023-08-08 |archive-date=7 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230807114303/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-04/abandoned-resort-double-island-given-ultimatum-to-open/102186436 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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Before World War II the area was unnamed (in English) and had no houses. It was only during the war years that it became known as Ellis Beach and this fits with all other records. There are a number of mango trees at Ellis Beach, which it is believed were tended by Mr Ellis. After the construction of the Cook Highway through the area the authorities decided to plant many varieties of trees along each side of the roadway. This was done where the terrain permitted. Mangoes were particularly suitable for this purpose and many of the original trees survive along with other flowering trees. Those along the stretch of road at Ellis Beach would no doubt owe their existence to Dick Ellis. In other areas drought and fire have taken their toll but some still exist. |
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== Demographics == |
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In the {{CensusAU|2006}}, Ellis Beach had a population of 30 people.<ref name="Census2006">{{Census 2006 AUS|id=SSC35923|name=Ellis Beach (Cairns City) (State Suburb)|accessdate=10 May 2011|quick=on}}</ref> |
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In the {{CensusAU|2016}}, Ellis Beach had a population of 24 people.<ref name=Census2016>{{Census 2016 AUS|id=SSC30979|name=Ellis Beach (SSC)|access-date=20 October 2018|quick=on}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Ellis Beach is also home to the Ellis Beach Surf Lifesaving Club which regularly hosts competitions and events. From November to May, a stinger net patrolled by the club helps protect swimmers from marine "stingers" (jellyfish species of [[Chironex]] and [[Irukandji jellyfish|Irukandji]]) which inhabit the waters during those months. Ellis Beach features pumice stones along its |
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In the {{CensusAU|2021}}, Ellis Beach had a population of 5 people.<ref name=Census2021>{{Census 2021 AUS|id=SAL30970|name=Ellis Beach (SAL)|access-date=28 February 2023|quick=on}}</ref> |
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There is a camping ground and a bar and grill restaurant. |
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There are no schools in Ellis Beach. The nearest government primary school is Trinity Beach State School in [[Trinity Beach, Queensland|Trinity Beach]] to the south. The nearest government secondary school is [[Smithfield State High School]] in [[Smithfield, Queensland|Smithfield]] to the south.<ref name="globe">{{Queensland Globe|access-date=8 August 2023}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Ellis Beach is also home to the Ellis Beach Surf Lifesaving Club which regularly hosts competitions and events. From November to May, a stinger net patrolled by the club helps protect swimmers from marine "stingers" (jellyfish species of [[Chironex]] and [[Irukandji jellyfish|Irukandji]]) which inhabit the waters during those months. Ellis Beach features [[pumice stones]] along its shores.<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=Ellis Beach Surf Life Saving Club |url=https://www.lifesaving.com.au/clubs-and-beaches/beach/ellis-beach |access-date=30 October 2023 |website=[[Surf Life Saving Queensland]] |archive-date=22 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231022222204/https://www.lifesaving.com.au/clubs-and-beaches/beach/ellis-beach |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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There is a camping ground and a bar and grill restaurant.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ellis Beach Bar & Grill – Oceanfront Restaurant Far North Queensland |url=https://ellisbeachbarandgrill.com.au/ |access-date=2023-10-10 |language=en-US |archive-date=24 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231024143931/https://ellisbeachbarandgrill.com.au/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Unpowered Camp Site – Ellis Beach Oceanfront Holiday Park |url=https://ellisbeach.com/ux_room/unpowered-camp-site/ |access-date=2023-10-10 |language=en-US |archive-date=1 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230601091126/https://ellisbeach.com/ux_room/unpowered-camp-site/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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== Facilities == |
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Buchan Point [[Queensland State Emergency Service|SES]] Facility is on the western side of the Captain Cook Highway ({{coord|-16.7395|145.6619|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Buchan Point SES Facility}}).<ref name="emergencyservices">{{Cite web |date=18 November 2020 |title=Emergency services facilities - Queensland |url=https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/built-features-queensland-series/resource/923a4139-4a79-4744-8955-d73230796bd6 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124224500/https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/built-features-queensland-series/resource/923a4139-4a79-4744-8955-d73230796bd6 |archive-date=24 November 2020 |access-date=24 November 2020 |website=Queensland Open Data |publisher=[[Queensland Government]]}}</ref> |
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== In popular culture == |
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Ellis Beach was featured in the [[The Amazing Race 4|fourth season of ''The Amazing Race'']].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gameshownewsnet.com/prime/archives/ar4_3.html|title=ARCHIVES: The Amazing Race 4|work=Game Show Newsnet|access-date=1 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081010152704/http://www.gameshownewsnet.com/prime/archives/ar4_3.html|archive-date=10 October 2008|url-status=live}}</ref> |
Ellis Beach was featured in the [[The Amazing Race 4|fourth season of ''The Amazing Race'']].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gameshownewsnet.com/prime/archives/ar4_3.html|title=ARCHIVES: The Amazing Race 4|work=Game Show Newsnet|access-date=1 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081010152704/http://www.gameshownewsnet.com/prime/archives/ar4_3.html|archive-date=10 October 2008|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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| Coordinates | 16°43′34″S 145°40′21″E / 16.7261°S 145.6725°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 5 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 0.38/km2 (0.97/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4879 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 13.3 km2 (5.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Cairns Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Barron River | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Leichhardt | ||||||||||||||
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Ellis Beach is a coastal locality in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Ellis Beach had a population of 5 people.[1]
Geography
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The five-kilometre strip of Ellis Beach is located along the Coral Sea 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of Cairns on the Captain Cook Highway between Cairns and Port Douglas, within the Cairns Region local government area. The Ellis Beach locality extends into the Coral Sea and includes the off-shore islands:
- Double Island (16°43′32″S 145°41′01″E / 16.7256°S 145.6835°E)[3]
- Haycock Island (16°43′53″S 145°41′39″E / 16.7313°S 145.6942°E)[4]
History
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Ellis Beach is situated in the Djabugay (Tjapukai) traditional Aboriginal country. [5]
Double Island was developed as a luxury resort but has fallen into disrepair. As the island is leased by the Queensland Government to the resort operator, in 2023 there have been calls to the government to revoke the lease.[6]
Demographics
[edit]In the 2006 census, Ellis Beach had a population of 30 people.[7]
In the 2016 census, Ellis Beach had a population of 24 people.[8]
In the 2021 census, Ellis Beach had a population of 5 people.[1]
Education
[edit]There are no schools in Ellis Beach. The nearest government primary school is Trinity Beach State School in Trinity Beach to the south. The nearest government secondary school is Smithfield State High School in Smithfield to the south.[9]
Amenities
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Ellis Beach is also home to the Ellis Beach Surf Lifesaving Club which regularly hosts competitions and events. From November to May, a stinger net patrolled by the club helps protect swimmers from marine "stingers" (jellyfish species of Chironex and Irukandji) which inhabit the waters during those months. Ellis Beach features pumice stones along its shores.[10]
There is a camping ground and a bar and grill restaurant.[11][12]
Facilities
[edit]Buchan Point SES Facility is on the western side of the Captain Cook Highway (16°44′22″S 145°39′43″E / 16.7395°S 145.6619°E).[13]
In popular culture
[edit]Ellis Beach was featured in the fourth season of The Amazing Race.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Ellis Beach (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Ellis Beach – locality in Cairns Region (entry 48623)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ "Double Island – island in Cairns Regional (entry 10404)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ^ "Haycock Island – island in Cairns Regional (entry 15554)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ^ "First people cultural history". Cairns Regional Council. Archived from the original on 9 April 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ^ Sexton-McGrath, Kristy; McKillop, Charlie; Richardson, Holly (4 April 2023). "Government out of patience as abandoned island resort and former celebrity hideout given ultimatum to open". ABC News. Archived from the original on 7 August 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Ellis Beach (Cairns City) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 10 May 2011.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Ellis Beach (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
- ^ "Ellis Beach Surf Life Saving Club". Surf Life Saving Queensland. Archived from the original on 22 October 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ "Ellis Beach Bar & Grill – Oceanfront Restaurant Far North Queensland". Archived from the original on 24 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ^ "Unpowered Camp Site – Ellis Beach Oceanfront Holiday Park". Archived from the original on 1 June 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ^ "Emergency services facilities - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 18 November 2020. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "ARCHIVES: The Amazing Race 4". Game Show Newsnet. Archived from the original on 10 October 2008. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
External links
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Media related to Ellis Beach, Queensland at Wikimedia Commons