Palgrave, Queensland
Palgrave is a rural locality in the Southern Downs Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Palgrave had a population of 17 people.[1]
| Palgrave Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Palgrave | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 28.3636°S 151.7766°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 17 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 0.0820/km2 (0.212/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4374 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 207.4 km2 (80.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Southern Downs Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Southern Downs | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Maranoa | ||||||||||||||
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History
The locality takes its name from the parish name, which in turn is thought to be named after an officer of the Aberdeen Company operating several pastoral runs in the area or after a senior public servant.[2]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Palgrave (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- "Palgrave – locality in Southern Downs Region (entry 45964)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
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