Banks County is a cadastral land division on Cape York Peninsula, one of Queensland’s 322 counties proclaimed under the Land Act 1897. Its gazetted centre, 15°23′S 144°52′E, falls within Cook Shire. The county was gazetted on 8 March 1901.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 15°23′S 144°52′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Cook Shire |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 977 |
Parishes in Banks County
The county contains 32 civil parishes; 32 are recorded on this site:
- Annan
- Battle Camp
- Bullhead
- Cahir
- Cook
- Cowton
- Deighton
- Discovery
- Emla
- Endeavour
- Flattery
- Gore
- Green
- Gresley
- Hann
- Hicks
- Lythe
- Macquarie
- McIvor
- Melsonby
- Monkhouse
- Munburra
- Ninda
- Pickersgill
- Pryde
- Ruby
- Saunders
- Solander
- Tayeto
- Tupia
- Welbury
- Yarico
FAQ
Where is Banks County?
Its gazetted point sits at 15°23′S 144°52′E, on Cape York Peninsula.
Which council covers Banks County’s centre?
Cook Shire.
When was Banks County proclaimed?
8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
Is Banks County still used as a governing area?
No. It has no council function today. It survives in land titles, and its 32 civil parishes remain the basis of local property description.
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