Tongowoko County is one of New South Wales’ 141 cadastral divisions, in the state’s remote north-west adjacent to the Queensland border. It sits in the Corner Country, one of the most sparsely populated parts of the state, where cadastral surveys mapped pastoral leases rather than towns.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Remote north-west, on the Queensland border |
| Named after | Local Aboriginal word |
| Local government area today | Unincorporated (all parishes) |
Parishes in Tongowoko County
The county holds 23 surveyed parishes.
- Binaroo
- Bolwarry
- Calathunda
- Caryapundy
- Churriga
- Connulpie
- Hermitage
- Koonyaboothie
- Kurawillia
- Mokely
- Mount Stuart
- Mount Wood
- Olive
- Silva
- Tooncurrie
- Tongowoko
- Torrens
- Wanpah
- Warratta
- Warri
- Whittabranah
- Yalpunga
- Yanderra
Towns and Localities Today
Tongowoko County has no townships; its parishes are entirely unincorporated pastoral land in the Corner Country. Since 2009 they have sat within Division A of the Western Livestock Health and Pest District, alongside eight other counties.
Geography
Tongowoko County borders Poole to the west, Delalah to the south-east, and Evelyn and Yantara to the south, with Queensland along its northern edge.
History
The name Tongowoko is believed to derive from a local Aboriginal word. Its parishes were surveyed as pastoral runs in the state’s remote north-west corner during the 19th century. The county’s boundary with Queensland places it among the last areas of New South Wales to be formally subdivided for land title, reflecting how late pastoral leases here converted to freehold.
FAQ
Is Tongowoko County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Tongowoko County remain part of land titles and property descriptions but have no government function today.
Does Tongowoko County have any towns?
No, it is entirely unincorporated pastoral land with no townships.
Which local government area covers Tongowoko County?
None; all of its parishes are unincorporated.