Amaroo County sits in western Queensland at 23°05′S 139°09′E, within the boundary of Boulia Shire at its gazetted point. It is one of the state’s 322 cadastral counties, proclaimed 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897 for land-title purposes only.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 23°05′S 139°09′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Boulia Shire |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 976 |
Name Origin
The name derives from a lake, whose own name comes from the Kogai (?) word “Amu,” indicating water.
FAQ
Where is Amaroo County?
Its gazetted point is 23°05′S 139°09′E.
Which council covers Amaroo County’s centre?
Boulia Shire.
When was Amaroo County proclaimed?
8 March 1901.
Is Amaroo County still active as a division?
It has no government role today. Like the rest of Queensland’s counties, it remains only in land titles, divided into parishes.
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