Alton Downs, Queensland

Alton Downs is a locality in the Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia.[1]

Alton Downs
Queensland
Alton Downs
Coordinates23.3158°S 150.3644°E / -23.3158; 150.3644
Postcode(s)4702
Area177.1 km2 (68.4 sq mi)
LGA(s)Rockhampton Region
State electorate(s)Mirani
Federal Division(s)Flynn
Suburbs around Alton Downs:
South Yaamba Etna Creek Glendale
Ridgelands Alton Downs Glenlee
Dalma Nine Mile Pink Lily

History

The locality name was derived from a pastoral property. The name was assigned to a railway station named by the Queensland Railways Department on 18 Aug 1916.[1]

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References

  1. "Alton Downs - locality in Rockhampton Region (entry 49355)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 30 December 2017.


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