Weipa County is one of 322 cadastral counties the Queensland government proclaimed under the Land Act 1897. Its gazetted reference point sits at 12°15′S 142°03′E. The Governor in Council fixed the county’s name and boundary on 8 March 1901.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 12°15′S 142°03′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Cook Shire |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 976 |
FAQ
Where is Weipa County?
Its gazetted reference point is 12°15′S 142°03′E.
Which council covers the centre of Weipa County?
The gazetted point falls within Cook Shire.
When was Weipa County proclaimed?
The Governor in Council named and bounded it on 8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
Is Weipa County still used?
No. Like Queensland’s other 321 counties, it subdivides into parishes and survives only in land titles and property descriptions, with no council or government role of its own.
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