Taunton
Queensland
Taunton is located in Queensland
Taunton
Taunton
Coordinates24°25′20″S 151°47′35″E / 24.4222°S 151.7930°E / -24.4222; 151.7930
Population69 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density0.606/km2 (1.570/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4674
Area113.8 km2 (43.9 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)Gladstone Region
State electorate(s)Burnett
Federal division(s)Flynn
Suburbs around Taunton:
Mount Tom Captain Creek Round Hill
Mount Tom Taunton Oyster Creek
Colosseum
Lowmead
Mount Maria Euleilah

Taunton is a rural locality in the Gladstone Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Taunton had a population of 69 people.[1]

History

The locality takes its name from the parish, which in turn was named after an early pastoral station. from the parish name which was derived from an early pastoral run in the district, which is believed to be named after Taunton in England. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Taunton (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Taunton – locality in Gladstone Region (entry 47289)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 October 2019.
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