Talaroo, Queensland

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Talaroo
Queensland
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Talaroo
Coordinates 18°03′28″S143°53′24″E / 18.0579°S 143.8900°E / -18.0579; 143.8900 Coordinates: 18°03′28″S143°53′24″E / 18.0579°S 143.8900°E / -18.0579; 143.8900
Population0 (2016 census) [1]
 • Density0.0000/km2 (0.0000/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4871
Area504.8 km2 (194.9 sq mi)
LGA(s) Shire of Etheridge
State electorate(s) Traeger
Federal Division(s) Kennedy
Suburbs around Talaroo:
Abingdon Downs Abingdon Downs Abingdon Downs
Abingdon Downs Talaroo Mount Surprise
Georgetown Einasleigh Einasleigh

Talaroo is a locality in the Shire of Etheridge, Queensland, Australia. [2] In the 2016 census, Talaroo had no population. [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.

Shire of Etheridge Local government area in Queensland, Australia

The Shire of Etheridge is a local government area in Far North Queensland, Australia in what is known as the Savannah Gulf region. Its economy is based on cattle grazing and mining.

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).

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Geography

The terrain in the north and west of the locality is mountainous with a number of named peaks including Mount Direction 495 metres (1,624 ft), Mount Max 522 metres (1,713 ft), and Mount Noble 446 metres (1,463 ft) all in the north of the locality. [3]

The Einasleigh River flows from the south-west to the north of the locality. [3]

Einasleigh River river in Australia

The Einasleigh River is a river located in Far North Queensland, Australia. When combined with the Gilbert River, the river system is the largest river system in northern Australia.

History

The locality was named and bounded on 23 June 2000. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Talaroo (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. 1 2 "Talaroo - locality in Shire of Etheridge (entry 41667)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 22 December 2018.
  3. 1 2 "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland . Retrieved 22 December 2018.


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