Palmerston is a rural locality split between the Tablelands Region and the Cassowary Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.[2][3] In the 2021 census, Palmerston had a population of 8 people.[4]
| Palmerston Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Palmerston | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 17°36′35″S 145°44′58″E / 17.6097°S 145.7494°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 8 (SAL 2021)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4860 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 94.8 km2 (36.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| State electorate(s) | Hill | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Kennedy | ||||||||||||||
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Geography edit
Mount Father Clancy is in the north-west of the locality (17°35′16″S 145°38′03″E / 17.5878°S 145.6343°E) rising to 1,087 metres (3,566 ft) above sea level.[5][6][7]
The locality is entirely within the Wooroonooran National Park, part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area .[7][8]
The South Johnstone River rises in the west of the locality, flows south-west, where it forms part of the southern boundary of the locality and then exits to the south-east (Gulngai).[7]
History edit
The locality is believed to be named after explorer Christie Palmerston.[2][3]
Demographics edit
In the 2016 census, Palmerston had a population of 3 people.[9]
In the 2021 census, Palmerston had a population of 8 people.[4]
Attractions edit
The Palmerston section of the national park is known for its dense rainforest with over 500 species of trees with opportunities to see many animals including brightly-coloured butterflies. The park offers a number of facilities for visitors including camping grounds, tracks for walking and cycling, swimming holes, and picnic areas.[10]
References edit
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Palmerston (Qld) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Palmerston – locality in Tablelands Region (entry 48825)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
- ^ a b "Palmerston – locality in Cassowary Coast Region (entry 45748)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Palmerston (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Mountain peaks and capes - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 12 November 2020. Archived from the original on 25 November 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ "Mount Father Clancy – mountain in Tablelands Region (entry 12250)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ a b c "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ "Wet Tropics parks". Parks and Forests. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Palmerston (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Things to do | Palmerston (Doongan), Wooroonooran National Park". Parks and forests. Queensland Government. 20 October 2009. Archived from the original on 4 November 2023. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
