Carnarvon County is a cadastral county of Queensland, one of 322 such divisions created for land-title registration rather than government. The Queensland Place Names Gazetteer fixes its point at 28°18′S 149°53′E, within Goondiwindi Regional Council’s area, recorded on gazette page 968.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 28°18′S 149°53′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Goondiwindi Regional Council |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 968 |
FAQ
Where is Carnarvon County?
At 28°18′S 149°53′E, within the Goondiwindi Regional Council area.
Which council covers its centre?
Goondiwindi Regional Council.
Is Carnarvon County the same place as Carnarvon Gorge?
No independent source in the gazetteer record links this county to Carnarvon Gorge or Carnarvon National Park, so no connection is asserted here.
Is Carnarvon County still used?
It persists in land titles and property descriptions, with no government function today.
Does Carnarvon County subdivide further?
Yes. Like Queensland’s other counties, it is divided into parishes, the smaller historic units used in land descriptions.
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