Flinders is a cadastral county on Queensland’s southern-central coast, a historic land-title division rather than a place with any government function. Its gazetted centre lies at 24°20′S 151°34′E, within the Gladstone Regional Council area.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 24°20′S 151°34′E |
| Council area at gazetted centre | Gladstone Regional |
| Named | 3 July 1855, by the Governor of New South Wales |
| Type | Cadastral county (land-title division) |
Parishes in Flinders County
- Arthurs Seat
- Baffle
- Bulburin
- Bunker
- Euleilah
- Eurimbula
- Littabella
- Miriam Vale
- Polmaily
- Rodds Bay
- Rosedale
- Taunton
- Thornhill
- Tottenham
- Uxbridge
- Warro
History
Flinders County dates back further than most Queensland counties: it was named by the Governor of New South Wales on 3 July 1855, published in the New South Wales Government Gazette of that date. The county’s boundaries were later confirmed by the Governor in Council on 7 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
FAQ
Where is Flinders County?
Its gazetted centre sits at 24°20′S 151°34′E, in the Gladstone Regional Council area.
When was Flinders County named?
3 July 1855, by the Governor of New South Wales — one of the older county namings in this part of Queensland.
How many parishes make up Flinders County?
Sixteen, from Arthurs Seat to Warro.