Linden, Queensland

Linden Queensland
Linden
Coordinates	27.8263°S 146.3880°E / -27.8263; 146.3880 (Linden (centre of locality))
Population	0 (2021 census)[1]
• Density	0.00000/km^2 (0.0000/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4490
Area	3,541.5 km^2 (1,367.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	97.1 km (60 mi) E of Cunnamulla 127 km (79 mi) SW of Wyandra 221 km (137 mi) W of St George 588 km (365 mi) W of Toowoomba 718 km (446 mi) W of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Shire of Paroo
State electorate(s)	Warrego
Federal division(s)	Maranoa
Suburbs around Linden: Wyandra Wyandra Nebine Coongoola Linden Nebine Cunnamulla Nebine Widgeegoara

Linden is a rural locality in the Shire of Paroo, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Linden had "no people or a very low population".[1]

Geography

Linden is in the Channel Country. It is flat land, about 180 to 200 metres above sea level. The Balonne Highway passes from east (Nebine) to west (Cunnamulla) through the southern part of the locality.[3]

The land use is grazing on native vegetation.[3]

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Linden had a population of 20 people.[4]

In the 2021 census, Linden had "no people or a very low population".[1]

Education

There are no schools in Linden. The nearest government primary schools are Wyandra State School in neighbouring Wyandra to the north-west and Cunnamulla State School in neighbouring Cunnamulla to the south-west. The nearest government secondary school is also Cunnamulla State School (to Year 12). However, for many parts of the locality, the distances involved will be too long for a daily commute. Other options are distance education and boarding schools.i[5]

Economy

There are a number of homesteads in the locality, including:[6]

• Ardglen (27.9194°S 146.5003°E / -27.9194; 146.5003 (Ardglen (homestead)))
• Blairmore (27.9869°S 146.4218°E / -27.9869; 146.4218 (Blairmore (homestead)))
• Charlotte Vale (27.6625°S 146.1340°E / -27.6625; 146.1340 (Charlotte Vale (homestead)))
• Clestraine (28.1313°S 146.3822°E / -28.1313; 146.3822 (Clestraine (homestead)))
• Clover Lake (27.7517°S 146.2600°E / -27.7517; 146.2600 (Clover Lake (homestead)))
• Cobbrum (27.7282°S 146.3796°E / -27.7282; 146.3796 (Cobbrum (homestead)))
• Deiran (28.0819°S 146.4766°E / -28.0819; 146.4766 (Deiran (homestead)))
• Linden (27.6720°S 146.2927°E / -27.6720; 146.2927 (Linden (homestead)))
• Lulworth (27.6448°S 146.5369°E / -27.6448; 146.5369 (Lulworth (homestead)))[7][8]
• Markarene (27.7654°S 146.5163°E / -27.7654; 146.5163 (Markarene (homestead)))
• Mayvale (27.9442°S 146.1440°E / -27.9442; 146.1440 (Mayvale (homestead)))
• Melray (28.0581°S 146.5287°E / -28.0581; 146.5287 (Melray (homestead)))
• Mooro (27.5375°S 146.5604°E / -27.5375; 146.5604 (Mooro (homestead)))
• Nara (27.8387°S 146.1208°E / -27.8387; 146.1208 (Nara (homestead)))
• Nulbear (27.7880°S 146.2619°E / -27.7880; 146.2619 (Nulbear (homestead)))
• South Glen (28.2173°S 146.5915°E / -28.2173; 146.5915 (South Glen (homestead)))

Transport

There are a number of airstrips in the locality, including:[3]

• Blairmore airstrip (27.9853°S 146.4151°E / -27.9853; 146.4151 (Blairmore airstrip))[9]
• Heywood airstrip (27.8615°S 146.5317°E / -27.8615; 146.5317 (Heywood airstrip))[9]
• Lulworth airstrip (27.6414°S 146.5400°E / -27.6414; 146.5400 (Lulworth airstrip))[9]
• Nulbear airstrip (27.7827°S 146.2617°E / -27.7827; 146.2617 (Nulbear airstrip))[9]
• South Glen airstrip (28.2153°S 146.5975°E / -28.2153; 146.5975 (South Glen airstrip))[9]

References

1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Linden (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
2. "Linden – locality in Shire of Paroo (entry 42658)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
3. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
4. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Linden (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
5. "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
6. "Homesteads - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 18 November 2020. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
7. ""Lulworth" Linden-Nebine Road, Cunnamulla, Qld 4490". Realestate.com.au. Archived from the original on 22 September 2020. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
8. Phelps, Mark (7 May 2020). "Lulworth asking $2.05m". Queensland Country Life. Archived from the original on 21 June 2020. Retrieved 12 January 2021. - includes 1 min 47 sec video
9. "Heliports and landing grounds - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 22 October 2020. Archived from the original on 16 November 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2020.