Proclaimed on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897, Toorak County is a cadastral division of Queensland used to describe land titles, not a place to visit or govern. The gazetted coordinates for the county are 21°14′S 141°32′E, a point that falls within the Shire of McKinlay.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 21°14′S 141°32′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Shire of McKinlay |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 980 |
FAQ
Where is Toorak County?
Its gazetted reference point is 21°14′S 141°32′E, in Queensland.
Which council area covers Toorak County’s centre?
The Shire of McKinlay covers the area around the county’s gazetted point. The county itself may extend beyond one council area.
When was Toorak County proclaimed?
It was proclaimed on 8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
Is the county still used for anything today?
It has no council or government function. It persists only in land titles and property descriptions, as one of Queensland’s 322 cadastral counties.