Burton, Queensland

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Burton
Queensland
Burton is located in Queensland
Burton
Burton
Coordinates21°35′24″S 148°04′21″E / 21.59°S 148.0725°E / -21.59; 148.0725Coordinates: 21°35′24″S 148°04′21″E / 21.59°S 148.0725°E / -21.59; 148.0725
Population29 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density0.0247/km2 (0.0639/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4742
Area1,175.7 km2 (453.9 sq mi)
LGA(s)Isaac Region
State electorate(s)Burdekin
Federal division(s)Capricornia
Suburbs around Burton:
Eaglefield Glenden Elphinstone
Moranbah Burton Kemmis
Moranbah Moranbah Coppabella

Burton is a locality in the Isaac Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Burton had a population of 29 people.[1]

Geography[]

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),[3] 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]

History[]

The locality was named and bounded on 12 March 1999.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Burton (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ a b "Burton – locality in Isaac Region (entry 49383)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
  3. ^ "Burton Coal Mine". Thiess Pty Ltd. Archived from the original on 29 December 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
  4. ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
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