Binburie County is a cadastral county in Queensland, gazetted on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897. It is a historic land-title division, not a unit of local government.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Gazette reference | No. 2652, page 975 |
| Gazetted | 8 March 1901 |
| Coordinates | 23°22′S 141°34′E |
| Local government area (centre) | Winton Shire Council |
Cadastral Status
No documented naming origin for Binburie County appears in the Queensland place-names record. Its purpose, like every county gazetted under the same 1901 order, was to give a fixed reference for land titles across the colony — a bureaucratic exercise rather than a settlement pattern. The county has never had a council, a budget or an elected member; local government for the district around its gazetted centre belongs to Winton Shire Council. The name still surfaces today wherever it appears on a property title or survey plan, even though the boundary itself carries no governing weight.
FAQ
Where is Binburie County?
At approximately 23°22′S 141°34′E, within the Winton Shire Council area of central-western Queensland.
Does Binburie County have a council?
No. Local government is provided by Winton Shire Council.