Rubyvale, Queensland
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Main street of Rubyvale
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 Rubyvale
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| Population | 510 (2006 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 4702 |
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| LGA(s) | Central Highlands Regional Council |
| State electorate(s) | Gregory |
| Federal Division(s) | Flynn |
Rubyvale is a town in the Australian state of Queensland, approximately 61 kilometres (38 mi) west of Emerald. Situated in a region called the Gemfields, sapphires are mined extensively in the area. At the 2006 census, Rubyvale had a population of 510.[1]
Rubyvale is home to a small library, a convenience store/news agents, post office, hotel and take-away bottle shop, as well as a variety of accommodation and fossicking areas. Some popular places to go fossicking are the Bob n John Mine, Bobby Dazzler and Pats Gems. The area can get up to 40'C during summer, and can reach 0 °C in winter.
Heritage listings
Rubyvale has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
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