Wrotham is a rural locality in the Shire of Mareeba, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Wrotham had a population of 27 people.[1]
| Wrotham Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Wrotham | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 16°39′29″S 143°54′40″E / 16.6580°S 143.9111°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 27 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 0.01344/km2 (0.0348/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4871 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 2,009.3 km2 (775.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Shire of Mareeba | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Cook | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Kennedy | ||||||||||||||
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Geography edit
The Mitchell River forms the northern boundary. The Walsh River flows through from the south to the north-west corner, where it joins the Mitchell.[3]
Demographics edit
In the 2016 census, Wrotham had "no people or a very low population".[4]
In the 2021 census, Wrotham had a population of 27 people.[1]
Economy edit
Wrotham Park Station is a cattle station owned by Consolidated Pastoral Company.[5]
Transportation edit
The Burke Developmental Road (State Route 27) passes through from south-east to west.
The Wrotham Park Airport lies within the community.[6]
References edit
- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Wrotham (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Wrotham – locality in Shire of Mareeba (entry 48947)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
- ^ Google (14 August 2021). "Wrotham, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Wrotham (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ Wrotham Park Station
- ^ Wrotham Park Airport
