Strathfield, Queensland

Strathfield Queensland
Strathfield
Coordinates	21.7450°S 148.5411°E / -21.7450; 148.5411 (Strathfield (centre of locality))
Population	8 (2021 census)[1]
• Density	0.0116/km^2 (0.0301/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4742
Area	688.3 km^2 (265.8 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)	Isaac Region
State electorate(s)	Burdekin
Federal division(s)	Capricornia
Suburbs around Strathfield: Kemmis Hail Creek Nebo Kemmis Strathfield Nebo Coppabella Oxford Oxford

Strathfield is a rural locality in the Isaac Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Strathfield had a population of 8 people.[1]

Geography

The Peak Downs Highway passes through the locality from the south-west to the east. The Fitzroy Developmental Road runs south from the Peak Downs Highway. The Goonyella railway line passes through the locality from south-west to south-east with the Hall Creek branch line splitting off and proceeding through the locality and to the west. These railways serve two coal mines in the locality, Peabody Coppabella coal mine and BHP Billition Mitsui South Walker Creek coal mine.[3]

Bee Creek and Copper Creek flow through the locality from the north to the south-east, eventually becoming tributaries of the Isaac River, which ultimately flows into the Fitzroy River to the Coral Sea.[3]

History

The locality was official name and bounded on 12 March 1999.[2]

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Strathfield had a population of 8 people.[4]

In the 2021 census, Strathfield had a population of 8 people.[1]

References

1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Strathfield (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
2. "Strathfield – locality in Isaac Region (entry 47036)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
3. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
4. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Strathfield (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.