What is the population of Thargomindah?
270 people
Thargomindah /ˈθɑːrɡoʊmɪndə/ (frequently shortened to Thargo) is a rural town and locality in the Shire of Bulloo, Queensland, Australia. The town of Thargomindah is the administrative centre for the Shire of Bulloo. In the 2016 census, Thargomindah had a population of 270 people.
Where does the bulloo river flow?
The Bulloo catchment lies to the east of Tibooburra. The Bulloo River flows from Queensland, terminating in an expansive area of floodplain and wetlands known as the Bulloo Overflow south of the Queensland border.
Is Quilpie to Thargomindah Road sealed?
Travelling North to Quilpie from Cunnamulla is a 294km drive on a sealed road and north from Thargomindah to Quilpie is 187km. This road has 35km of unsealed road closer to Thargomindah. Heading South to Quilpie from Windorah is a 246km drive on a sealed road.
Does it flood at Quilpie?
The Bulloo River at Quilpie has well documented history of flooding dating back to 1950 with Thargomindah having records dating back to 1949. The flood of May 1989, 2010 and to a lesser extent the flood of April 1990, caused inundation of many properties in both the Quilpie and Thargomindah districts.
Where does the Bulloo River end?
Bulloo Lake
It consists of the Bulloo River system which terminates in Bulloo Lake; a series of large ephemeral swamps on the Queensland-New South Wales border.
What is the road like between Thargomindah and Quilpie?
The Quilpie – Thargomindah Road is a sealed and an unsealed road in Queensland. It goes from near Thargomindah to near Quilpie. The Quilpie – Thargomindah Road’s highest elevation along its length is 207m (highlight point | zoom to point) and the lowest point is at 136m (highlight point | zoom to point).
What is dirranbandi famous for?
Dirranbandi marks the end of the South West rail line and was the destination of the very last mail train to operate in Australia. On a visit to Railway Park, you’ll find the old waiting room, the original parcels office and the 1913 Station Master’s residence, which is now the Dirranbandi Rural Transaction Centre.
What is the population of St George QLD?
3,048 people
St George is a rural town and locality in the Shire of Balonne, Queensland, Australia. It is the administrative centre for the Shire of Balonne. In the 2016 census, St George had a population of 3,048 people.
What river runs through Quilpie QLD?
Bulloo River Floodplain
To navigate, press the arrow keys….Quilpie (Bulloo River Floodplain) Waterholes DIWA nationally important wetland.
| Name: | Quilpie (Bulloo River Floodplain) Waterholes |
|---|---|
| % total Qld: | 0.0% |
| Towns: | Comongin |
Are there fish in the Finke River?
All 9 native species known from the Finke River System were collected. No exotics are present. Bony bream, Hyrtl’s catfish, desert rainbowfish, Finke hardyhead, western chanda perch, spangled perch, banded grunter, Finke mogurnda, and Finke goby.
