Fielding is a locality in the Shire of Carpentaria, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Fielding had "no people or a very low population".[1]

Fielding
Queensland
Fielding is located in Queensland
Fielding
Fielding
Coordinates18°49′53″S 141°17′23″E / 18.8315°S 141.2897°E / -18.8315; 141.2897
Population0 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density0.00000/km2 (0.0000/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4825
Area3,937.1 km2 (1,520.1 sq mi)
LGA(s)Shire of Carpentaria
State electorate(s)Traeger
Federal division(s)Kennedy
Suburbs around Fielding:
Stokes Claraville Claraville
Stokes Fielding Claraville
Taldora Savannah East Creek

Geography

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Geographically Fielding is part of the Gulf Country. The Norman River flows through the locality from the south-east (Savannah) to the north (Stokes/Claraville).[3]

Demographics

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In the 2016 census, Fielding had a population of 6 people.[4]

In the 2021 census, Fielding had "no people or a very low population".[1]

Education

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There are no schools in Fielding. The nearest schools are in Normanton (P–10) and Croydon (P–6). There is no secondary Years 11 and 12 schooling in the area.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Fielding (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.  
  2. ^ "Fielding – locality in Shire of Carpentaria (entry 42908)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
  4. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Fielding (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.