Wrotham, Queensland

Suburb of Shire of Mareeba, Queensland, Australia
16°39′29″S 143°54′40″E / 16.6580°S 143.9111°E / -16.6580; 143.9111Population27 (2021 census)[1] • Density0.01344/km2 (0.0348/sq mi)Postcode(s)4871Area2,009.3 km2 (775.8 sq mi)Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)LGA(s)Shire of MareebaState electorate(s)CookFederal division(s)Kennedy
Suburbs around Wrotham:
Gamboola Mount Mulgrave Mount Mulgrave
Gamboola Wrotham Bellevue
Lyndside Arbouin Rookwood

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]


Geography

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

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

Wrotham Park Station is a cattle station owned by Consolidated Pastoral Company.[5]

Transportation

The Burke Developmental Road (State Route 27) passes through from south-east to west.

The Wrotham Park Airport lies within the community.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Wrotham (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Wrotham – locality in Shire of Mareeba (entry 48947)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
  3. ^ Google (14 August 2021). "Wrotham, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
  4. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Wrotham (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  5. ^ Wrotham Park Station
  6. ^ Wrotham Park Airport