Burton, Queensland

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

Burton
Queensland
Burton
Coordinates21.59°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

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]

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References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Burton (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "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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