Malwa County is one of Queensland’s cadastral counties — a land-title division, not a place with its own local government. Its gazetted centre, at 23°49′S 140°22′E, lies within the area Diamantina Shire Council administers today.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Type | Cadastral county (land division) |
| Coordinates | 23°49′S 140°22′E |
| Local government area (centre) | Diamantina Shire Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901, Land Act 1897 |
Geography
Queensland does not publish boundary descriptions for its cadastral counties, so Malwa County’s extent relative to its neighbours is not stated here. Its gazetted reference point sits in the Diamantina Shire council area, in the state’s far south-west channel country.
History
The Governor in Council named and bounded Malwa County on 8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897, alongside dozens of other Queensland counties proclaimed in the same gazette.
FAQ
Is Malwa County still used?
Yes. Cadastral counties such as Malwa remain part of Queensland’s land-title system, though they carry no government function.
Is Malwa County a local government area?
No. It is a historic land-title division. Diamantina Shire Council provides local government services around the county’s gazetted centre.
Where is Malwa County’s centre?
Its gazetted reference point at 23°49′S 140°22′E falls within Diamantina Shire.