Buckingham County is a cadastral county in Queensland, gazetted on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897. It is a fixed land-title boundary, not a local government area.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Gazette reference | No. 4893, page 976 |
| Gazetted | 8 March 1901 |
| Coordinates | 22°09′S 139°29′E |
| Local government area (centre) | Boulia Shire Council |
Cadastral Status
No documented naming origin survives for Buckingham County. It was gazetted alongside several hundred other counties in a single 1901 order, an exercise that gave Crown land across the colony a fixed title reference rather than marking any settlement or feature. The county has no council, no elected representatives and no budget of its own — it never has had. Local government for the district around its gazetted centre, in Queensland’s remote Channel Country, is the responsibility of Boulia Shire Council.
FAQ
Where is Buckingham County?
At approximately 22°09′S 139°29′E, within the Boulia Shire Council area.
Does Buckingham County have a council?
No; Boulia Shire Council administers the district.