Springfield, Queensland (Mareeba Shire)

Springfield is a rural locality in the Shire of Mareeba, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Springfield had a population of 14 people.[1]

Springfield
Queensland
Springfield is located in Queensland
Springfield
Springfield
Coordinates17°55′54″S 144°31′24″E / 17.9316°S 144.5233°E / -17.9316; 144.5233
Population14 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density0.0226/km2 (0.0586/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4871
Area618.5 km2 (238.8 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)Shire of Mareeba
State electorate(s)
Federal division(s)Kennedy
Suburbs around Springfield:
Fossilbrook Amber Barwidgi
Fossilbrook Springfield Forty Mile
Mount Surprise Mount Surprise Forty Mile

Geography

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The Lynd River forms part of the south-eastern boundary before flowing through from south-east to north-west.[3]

Demographics

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

In the 2021 census, Springfield had a population of 14 people.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Springfield (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.  
  2. ^ "Springfield – locality in Shire of Mareeba (entry 48874)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
  3. ^ "Springfield, Queensland (Mareeba Shire)" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
  4. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Springfield (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.