Rochedale County is a cadastral county in northwest Queensland, proclaimed on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897. Its gazetted centre, 20°45′S 139°10′E, falls within Mount Isa City Council. It is unrelated to the present-day Brisbane suburb of the same name.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 20°45′S 139°10′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Mount Isa City Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 979 |
Parishes in Rochedale County
The following parishes are recorded within Rochedale County.
- Bright
- Burnley
- Chad
- Deardean
- Haslingden
- Hebden
- Heywood
- Holmfirth
- Meltham
- Mitholm
- Norden
- Parkside
- Prestbury
- Prestwich
- Recedam
- Rishworth
- Royds
- Royton
- Sowerby
- Whitworth
FAQ
Where is Rochedale County?
Its gazetted point sits at 20°45′S 139°10′E, within Mount Isa City Council.
How many parishes does Rochedale County have?
Twenty are recorded, from Bright to Whitworth.
Is Rochedale County the same as the Brisbane suburb?
No. The suburb near Brisbane is a separate, present-day locality unrelated to this historic land-title division.
Is Rochedale County still used?
It persists in land titles and property descriptions but has no government function today.
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