Clive County is a cadastral county in northern New South Wales, bordering Queensland, one of 141 divisions still used in land titles. It covers Tenterfield and a string of small villages along the border.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Northern Tablelands, Queensland border |
| Named after | Origin unknown |
| Principal town | Tenterfield |
| Local government areas today | Tenterfield Shire, Glen Innes Severn Council |
Parishes in Clive County
- Addison
- Angoperran
- Annandale
- Bajimba
- Ballandean
- Barney Downs
- Bates
- Binghi
- Binny
- Blain
- Bloxsome
- Bluff Land
- Bolivia
- Booroo
- Butterleaf
- Capoompeta
- Cavendish
- Clifton
- Cowper
- Dickson
- Donaldson
- Dumaresq
- Eastern Water
- Farnell
- Forest Land
- Frazer
- Garrett
- Gibraltar
- Glen Elgin
- Glen Lyon
- Goolamanger
- Graham
- Harden
- Hillcrest
- Irby
- Jeffrey
- Jondol
- Lawson
- Lewis
- Limestone
- Maclean
- Mingoola
- Moogem
- Morven
- Perth
- Rock Vale
- Romney
- Silent Grove
- Strathearn
- Tarban
- Tenterfield
- Timbarra
- Woodside
- Wunglebong
Towns and Localities Today
Tenterfield is the county’s main town, on the New England Highway near the Queensland border. Jennings, Bolivia, Woodside, Mingoola and Silent Grove are small villages within its parishes.
| Town | LGA | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Tenterfield | Tenterfield Shire | 2,826 (2021) |
Geography
Clive County borders Buller County and Drake County to the south and Gough County to the west. Its northern edge adjoins Clive and Bentinck counties in Queensland.
History
The origin of the name Clive is not confirmed on record.
FAQ
Where is Clive County?
It lies on the New England tablelands of New South Wales, on the Queensland border, around Tenterfield.
What towns are in Clive County?
Tenterfield is the principal town, with Jennings, Bolivia and Woodside as smaller villages.
Is Clive County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Clive County remain in land titles and property descriptions but have no government function today.