Burton is a rural locality in the Isaac Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Burton had a population of 7 people.[3]
| Burton Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Burton | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 21°35′24″S 148°04′21″E / 21.59°S 148.0725°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 7 (SAL 2021)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4742 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1,087.4 km2 (419.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | |||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Isaac Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Burdekin | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Capricornia | ||||||||||||||
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Geography edit
The Burton Range is in the centre of the locality with a north-south orientation.[4]
Burton sits on a major coal deposit in the Bowen Basin. There are a number of coal mines operating there (and beyond into adjacent localities), including Burton Coal Mine (including Burton, Broadmeadow, Wallanbah pits),[5] Lancewood, Wards Well, West Burton, New Lenton, Kerlong, Burton, Plumtree, Ironbark No 1, and Talwood. The Goonyella railway line provides transport from the mines to the ports.[4]
Apart from mining, the predominant land use is grazing on native vegetation.[4]
History edit
The locality was named and bounded on 12 March 1999.[2]
Demographics edit
In the 2016 census, Burton had a population of 29 people.[6]
In the 2021 census, Burton had a population of 7 people.[3]
Education edit
There are no schools in Burton. The nearest government primary schools are Glenden State School in neighbouring Glenden to the north, Moranbah State School in neighbouring Moranbah to the south, and Coppabella State School in neighbouring Coppabella to the south-east. The nearest government secondary schools are Glenden State School (to Year 12) and Moranbah State High School (to Year 12) in Moranbah.[4]
Attractions edit
Boveys Lookout is a tourist attraction (21°33′34″S 148°03′42″E / 21.5594°S 148.0617°E) in the north of the Burton Range at an altitude of 538 metres (1,765 ft) above sea level.[7]
References edit
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Burton (Qld) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Burton – locality in Isaac Region (entry 49383)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Burton (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ "Burton Coal Mine". Thiess Pty Ltd. Archived from the original on 29 December 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Burton (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Tourist points - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 18 November 2020. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
