Wrotham, Queensland

Wrotham Queensland
Wrotham
Coordinates	16.6580°S 143.9111°E / -16.6580; 143.9111
Population	27 (2021 census)[1]
• Density	0.01344/km^2 (0.0348/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4871
Area	2,009.3 km^2 (775.8 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)	Shire of Mareeba
State electorate(s)	Cook
Federal division(s)	Kennedy
Suburbs around Wrotham: Gamboola Mount Mulgrave Mount Mulgrave Gamboola Wrotham Bellevue Lyndside Arbouin Rookwood

Wrotham is a rural locality in the Shire of Mareeba, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Wrotham had a population of 27 people.[1]

Geography

The Mitchell River forms the northern boundary. The Walsh River flows through from the south to the north-west corner, where it joins the Mitchell.[3]

Demographics

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

In the 2021 census, Wrotham had a population of 27 people.[1]

Economy

Wrotham Park Station is a cattle station owned by Consolidated Pastoral Company.[5]

Transportation

The Burke Developmental Road (State Route 27) passes through from south-east to west.

The Wrotham Park Airport lies within the community.[6]

References

1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Wrotham (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
2. "Wrotham – locality in Shire of Mareeba (entry 48947)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
3. "Wrotham, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
4. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Wrotham (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
5. Wrotham Park Station
6. Wrotham Park Airport