Highbury is a rural locality in the Shire of Mareeba, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Highbury had a population of 9 people.[1]

Highbury
Queensland
Highbury is located in Queensland
Highbury
Highbury
Coordinates16°19′21″S 142°53′15″E / 16.3225°S 142.8875°E / -16.3225; 142.8875
Population9 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density0.00415/km2 (0.0107/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4871
Area2,168.5 km2 (837.3 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)Shire of Mareeba
State electorate(s)Cook
Federal division(s)
Suburbs around Highbury:
Maramie Palmer Palmer
Maramie Highbury Gamboola
Maramie Staaten Staaten

Geography

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It is located north of the Staaten River National Park. The Mitchell River forms a small part of the eastern boundary before flowing through to the west.[3]

The Burke Developmental Road (State Route 27) runs through from east to west.[3]

Demographics

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In the 2016 census, Highbury had "no people or a very low population".[4]

In the 2021 census, Highbury had a population of 9 people.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Highbury (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.  
  2. ^ "Highbury – locality in Shire of Mareeba (entry 48670)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Highbury, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
  4. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Highbury (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.