May Downs, Queensland

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May Downs
Queensland
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May Downs
Coordinates 22°37′23″S148°55′34″E / 22.6230°S 148.9261°E / -22.6230; 148.9261 Coordinates: 22°37′23″S148°55′34″E / 22.6230°S 148.9261°E / -22.6230; 148.9261
Population96 (2016 census) [1]
 • Density0.05719/km2 (0.1481/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4746
Area1,678.6 km2 (648.1 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s) Isaac Region
State electorate(s)
Federal Division(s) Capricornia
Suburbs around May Downs:
Dysart Valkyrie Lotus Creek
Dysart May Downs Clarke Creek
Middlemount Mackenzie River Mackenzie River

May Downs is a locality in the Isaac Region, Queensland, Australia. [2] In the 2016 census, May Downs had a population of 96 people. [1]

Suburbs and localities are the names of geographic subdivisions in Australia, used mainly for address purposes. The term locality is used in rural areas, while the term suburb is used in urban areas. Australian postcodes closely align with the boundaries of localities and suburbs.

Isaac Region Local government area in Queensland, Australia

The Isaac Region is a local government area located in Central Queensland, Queensland, Australia created in March 2008 as a result of the report of the Local Government Reform Commission released in July 2007.

Queensland North-east state of Australia

Queensland is the second-largest and third-most populous state in the Commonwealth of Australia. Situated in the north-east of the country, it is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean. To its north is the Torres Strait, with Papua New Guinea located less than 200 km across it from the mainland. The state is the world's sixth-largest sub-national entity, with an area of 1,852,642 square kilometres (715,309 sq mi).

Geography

The Fitzroy Developmental Road forms the western boundary of the locality while the eastern boundary loosely follows the Isaac River. The land is predominantly used for cattle grazing. [3]

Fitzroy Developmental Road

The Fitzroy Developmental Road is a designated road in the Central Highlands Region of Queensland consisting of three separate segments. The general direction is from south to north.

Isaac River river in Australia

The Isaac River is a river and anabranch located in Central Queensland, Australia.

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References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "May Downs (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. ↑ "May Downs - locality in Isaac Region (entry 47026)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  3. ↑ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland . Retrieved 20 October 2018.


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