Cook County is one of Queensland’s 322 cadastral counties, historic land divisions that carry no governing power today. Its gazetted centre, at 24°52′S 152°21′E, lies within Bundaberg Regional Council. The Governor in Council fixed the county’s boundaries on 7 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 24°52′S 152°21′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Bundaberg Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 7 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette | p. 967 |
Parishes in Cook County
- Barns
- Barolin
- Bingera
- Booyal
- Broomfield
- Bundaberg
- Burrum
- Cherwell
- Childers
- Chowey
- Coringa
- Dallarnil
- Degilbo
- Electra
- Eureka
- Gooburrum
- Gregory
- Hercules
- Isis
- Kalkie
- Kinagin
- Kolbore
- Kullogum
- Marathon
- Mungore
- North Kolan
- Otoo
- South Kolan
- Stanton
- Takalvan
- Tantitha
- Walsh
- Woowoonga
- Yandaran
FAQ
Where is Cook County?
Its gazetted centre sits at 24°52′S 152°21′E, an area covered by Bundaberg Regional Council.
Which council covers Cook County’s gazetted centre?
Bundaberg Regional Council administers the land around the county’s gazetted point.
How many parishes does Cook County have?
The list above names 34 parishes.
Is Cook County still used?
It carries no government function now, but it still appears in land titles and property descriptions.
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