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'''Buckingham''' is an [[outback]] [[Suburbs and localities (Australia)|locality]] in the [[Shire of Boulia|Shire of Boulia, Queensland]], Australia.<ref name=qpnl>{{cite QPN|42340|Buckingham|locality in Shire of Boulia|accessdate=10 June 2019}}</ref> In the {{CensusAU|2016}}, Buckingham had a population of 0 people.<ref name=Census2016>{{Census 2016 AUS|id=SSC30407|name=Buckingham (SSC)|accessdate=20 October 2018|quick=on}}</ref>
'''Buckingham''' is an [[outback]] [[Suburbs and localities (Australia)|locality]] in the [[Shire of Boulia|Shire of Boulia, Queensland]], Australia.<ref name=qpnl>{{cite QPN|42340|Buckingham|locality in Shire of Boulia|accessdate=10 June 2019}}</ref> In the {{CensusAU|2021}}, Buckingham had "no people or a very low population".<ref name=Census2021/>


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
Buckingham is in the [[Channel Country]]. Wills Creek and Makbut Creek pass through the north-east of the locality from the north ([[Dajarra, Queensland|Dajarra]]) to the east ([[Warenda, Queensland|Warenda]]). All watercourses in this area are part of the [[Lake Eyre drainage basin]],<ref name="globe22">{{Queensland Globe|accessdate=15 August 2019}}</ref> and most will dry up before their water reaches [[Lake Eyre]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.qhatlas.com.au/content/channel-country|title=Channel Country|last=FitzSimons|first=Trish|date=2010|website=Queensland Historical Atlas|publisher=[[University of Queensland]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190815054953/https://www.qhatlas.com.au/content/channel-country|archive-date=15 August 2019|url-status = live|access-date=15 August 2019}}</ref>
Buckingham is in the [[Channel Country]]. Wills Creek and Makbut Creek pass through the north-east of the locality from the north ([[Dajarra, Queensland|Dajarra]]) to the east ([[Warenda, Queensland|Warenda]]). All watercourses in this area are part of the [[Lake Eyre drainage basin]],<ref name="globe">{{Queensland Globe|accessdate=15 August 2019}}</ref> and most will dry up before their water reaches [[Lake Eyre]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.qhatlas.com.au/content/channel-country|title=Channel Country|last=FitzSimons|first=Trish|date=2010|website=Queensland Historical Atlas|publisher=[[University of Queensland]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190815054953/https://www.qhatlas.com.au/content/channel-country|archive-date=15 August 2019|url-status = live|access-date=15 August 2019}}</ref>


The [[Boulia Mount Isa Highway]] passes through the locality from the north (Dajarra) to the south ([[Georgina, Queensland|Georgina]]).<ref name="globe22"/>
The [[Boulia Mount Isa Highway]] passes through the locality from the north (Dajarra) to the south ([[Georgina, Queensland|Georgina]]).<ref name="globe"/>


The predominant land use is [[Pastoralism|grazing]] on native vegetation.<ref name="globe22"/>
The predominant land use is [[Pastoralism|grazing]] on native vegetation.<ref name="globe"/>

== Demographics ==
In the {{CensusAU|2016}}, Buckingham had "no people or a very low population".<ref name=Census2016>{{Census 2016 AUS|id=SSC30407|name=Buckingham (SSC)|access-date=20 October 2018|quick=on}}</ref>

In the {{CensusAU|2021}}, Buckingham had "no people or a very low population".<ref name=Census2021>{{Census 2021 AUS|id=SAL30405|name=Buckingham (SAL)|access-date=28 February 2023|quick=on}}</ref>


== Education ==
== Education ==
There are no schools in Buckingham. The nearest primary schools are in [[Dajarra, Queensland|Dajarra]] and [[Boulia, Queensland|Boulia]].<ref name="globe22"/> The nearest secondary schools are located in [[Mount Isa]] and [[Winton, Queensland|Winton]] and are both too far for a daily commute.<ref name="globe22" /> The [[Spinifex State College]] in [[Mount Isa]] offers boarding facilities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://spinifexsc.eq.edu.au/Supportandresources/Formsanddocuments/Documents/Policies%20and%20Procedures/residential-prospectus-2015.pdf|title=Residential Campus|last=|first=|date=2015|website=[[Spinifex State College]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190815073816/https://spinifexsc.eq.edu.au/Supportandresources/Formsanddocuments/Documents/Policies%20and%20Procedures/residential-prospectus-2015.pdf|archive-date=15 August 2019|url-status = live|access-date=15 August 2019}}</ref> Other boarding schools or [[distance education]] would be options.
There are no schools in Buckingham. The nearest primary schools are in [[Dajarra, Queensland|Dajarra]] and [[Boulia, Queensland|Boulia]].<ref name="globe"/> The nearest secondary schools are located in [[Mount Isa]] and [[Winton, Queensland|Winton]] and are both too far for a daily commute.<ref name="globe" /> The [[Spinifex State College]] in [[Mount Isa]] offers boarding facilities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://spinifexsc.eq.edu.au/Supportandresources/Formsanddocuments/Documents/Policies%20and%20Procedures/residential-prospectus-2015.pdf|title=Residential Campus|last=|first=|date=2015|website=[[Spinifex State College]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190815073816/https://spinifexsc.eq.edu.au/Supportandresources/Formsanddocuments/Documents/Policies%20and%20Procedures/residential-prospectus-2015.pdf|archive-date=15 August 2019|url-status = live|access-date=15 August 2019}}</ref> Other boarding schools or [[distance education]] would be options.


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 23:51, 25 June 2024

Buckingham
Queensland
Buckingham is located in Queensland
Buckingham
Buckingham
Coordinates22°16′33″S 139°26′20″E / 22.2757°S 139.4389°E / -22.2757; 139.4389 (Buckingham (centre of locality))
Population0 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density0.0000/km2 (0.0000/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4825
Area1,059.8 km2 (409.2 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Boulia
State electorate(s)Gregory
Federal division(s)Kennedy
Suburbs around Buckingham:
Waverley Dajarra Selwyn
Waverley Buckingham Warenda
Georgina Georgina Warenda

Buckingham is an outback locality in the Shire of Boulia, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Buckingham had "no people or a very low population".[1]

Geography

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Buckingham is in the Channel Country. Wills Creek and Makbut Creek pass through the north-east of the locality from the north (Dajarra) to the east (Warenda). All watercourses in this area are part of the Lake Eyre drainage basin,[3] and most will dry up before their water reaches Lake Eyre.[4]

The Boulia Mount Isa Highway passes through the locality from the north (Dajarra) to the south (Georgina).[3]

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

Demographics

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In the 2016 census, Buckingham had "no people or a very low population".[5]

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

Education

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There are no schools in Buckingham. The nearest primary schools are in Dajarra and Boulia.[3] The nearest secondary schools are located in Mount Isa and Winton and are both too far for a daily commute.[3] The Spinifex State College in Mount Isa offers boarding facilities.[6] Other boarding schools or distance education would be options.

References

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  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Buckingham (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Buckingham – locality in Shire of Boulia (entry 42340)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  4. ^ FitzSimons, Trish (2010). "Channel Country". Queensland Historical Atlas. University of Queensland. Archived from the original on 15 August 2019. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  5. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Buckingham (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  6. ^ "Residential Campus" (PDF). Spinifex State College. 2015. Archived (PDF) from the original on 15 August 2019. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
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