Wellington County is one of Queensland’s 322 cadastral counties, land divisions proclaimed under the Land Act 1897 and never a local government area. The Governor in Council named and bounded it on 8 March 1901, gazetting its reference point at 28°10′S 145°02′E.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 28°10′S 145°02′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Paroo Shire |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 969 |
FAQ
Where is Wellington County?
Its gazetted reference point sits at 28°10′S 145°02′E.
Which council covers the centre of Wellington County?
The gazetted point falls within the Shire of Paroo.
When was Wellington County proclaimed?
The Land Act 1897 proclamation dates it to 8 March 1901.
Is Wellington County still used?
Cadastral counties like Wellington carry no council or government function today, though they still subdivide into parishes and remain on record in land titles.
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