Poole County is a cadastral county in the extreme north-west corner of New South Wales, adjoining Cameron Corner where NSW, Queensland and South Australia meet. It is one of the state’s 141 land-title divisions and takes in part of Sturt National Park. It was named after James Poole, Charles Sturt’s second-in-command on his 1844-46 expedition.
Key Facts
| State | New South Wales |
|---|---|
| Region | Extreme north-west NSW, adjoining Cameron Corner |
| Named after | James Poole (died 1845), Charles Sturt’s second-in-command |
| Local government areas today | Unincorporated far-west area |
Parishes in Poole County
- Blackwood
- Churriga
- Fort Grey
- Lang
- Mount King
- Mount Poole
- Nantomoko
- Patterson
- Pinaroo
- Stewart
- Sturt
- Tindara
- Yarraba
Towns and Localities Today
Poole County has no gazetted towns. It is entirely within Sturt National Park and surrounding pastoral leases, one of the most remote parts of New South Wales. The nearest settlement, Tibooburra, lies a short distance to the south-east in neighbouring county land.
Geography
The county sits at the state’s extreme north-west tip, bordering South Australia and Queensland at Cameron Corner. Sturt National Park covers much of its area. Neighbouring New South Wales counties are Tongowoko, Evelyn and Yantara. The country is stony gibber desert and red sand dunes, with Mount Poole and Mount King among the few high points on an otherwise flat plain.
History
Poole County is one of 141 cadastral divisions used across New South Wales for land-title purposes. Its name honours James Poole, second-in-command of Charles Sturt’s 1844-46 central Australian expedition, who died on the journey before Sturt reached the area now bearing his colleague’s name. Mount Poole, where Sturt’s party built a stone cairn for Poole’s grave marker, still stands in the county that carries his name.
FAQ
Is Poole County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Poole County remain in land titles and property descriptions but have no government function. The area is unincorporated far-west land, not run by a local council.
What is Poole County named after?
It is named after James Poole, second-in-command on Charles Sturt’s 1844-46 expedition into the interior, who died before the expedition ended.
Where is Poole County?
It sits at the extreme north-west tip of New South Wales, at Cameron Corner where the state meets South Australia and Queensland, largely within Sturt National Park.
Are there any towns in Poole County?
No gazetted towns lie inside the county; the nearest, Tibooburra, is just outside its south-eastern boundary.