Buller County was gazetted on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897, one of the cadastral counties created to give Queensland’s rural land a fixed title reference.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Gazette reference | No. 5067, page 979 |
| Gazetted | 8 March 1901 |
| Coordinates | 18°17′S 138°49′E |
| Local government area (centre) | Burke Shire Council |
Cadastral Status
No documented naming origin is recorded for Buller County in the Queensland place-names register. As with the hundreds of other counties gazetted in the same 1901 order, its role was administrative only, fixing a boundary that surveyors and land offices could reference for title descriptions. Buller County has never had a council, budget or elected member of its own; local government for the Gulf Country district around its gazetted centre is provided by Burke Shire Council. The name still appears today wherever a land title or survey plan cites it.
FAQ
Where is Buller County?
At approximately 18°17′S 138°49′E, within the Burke Shire Council area of Queensland.
Does Buller County have a council?
No; local government is provided by Burke Shire Council.