Shire of Diamantina

Shire of Diamantina Queensland
Location within Queensland
Population:	322(2010)[1]
Established:	1879
Area:	94823.2 km² (36,611.4 sq mi)
Mayor:	Robbie Dare
Council Seat:	Bedourie
Region:	Central West Queensland
State District:	Mount Isa
Federal Division:	Maranoa
Website: http://www.diamantina.qld.gov.au/
LGAs around Shire of Diamantina: Central Desert (NT) Boulia Winton MacDonnell (NT) Shire of Diamantina Barcoo Outback Areas (SA) Outback Areas (SA) Barcoo

The Shire of Diamantina is a Local Government Area located in Central West Queensland, bordering South Australia and the Northern Territory. Like most places in Queensland with the "Diamantina" name, it was named after Lady Diamantina Bowen (née Roma), the wife of the first governor of Queensland, Sir George Bowen.

It covers an area of 94,823.2 square kilometres (36,611.4 sq mi), and has existed as a local government entity since 1879. The town of Birdsville is home to the iconic Birdsville Races, a horse race meeting to raise money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Towns and localities

• Bedourie
• Betoota
• Birdsville
• Astrebla National Park
• Diamantina National Park
• Simpson Desert National Park

Population

Year	Population
1933	214
1947	234
1954	239
1961	327
1966	321
1971	280
1976	255
1981	366
1986	302
1991	332
1996	415
2001	440
2006	401

References

1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 March 2011). "Regional Population Growth, Australia, 2009–10". http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Products/3218.0~2009-10~Main+Features~Queensland?OpenDocument. Retrieved 11 June 2011. 

External links

• University of Queensland: Queensland Places: Diamantina Shire

Coordinates: 24°19′31.50″S 139°27′09.33″E / 24.325417°S 139.4525917°E / -24.325417; 139.4525917