Tablederry, Queensland

Tablederry is a former rural locality in the Barcaldine Region, Queensland, Australia.^[2] In the 2016 census, Tablederry had a population of 32 people.^[1]

Tablederry Queensland
Tablederry
Coordinates	22.3947°S 144.5105°E / -22.3947; 144.5105
Population	32 (2016 census)[1]
• Density	0.01954/km2 (0.0506/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4732
Area	1,637.7 km2 (632.3 sq mi)
Location	24.8 km (15 mi) N of Muttaburra 109 km (68 mi) NW of Aramac 177 km (110 mi) NNW of Barcaldine 1,247 km (775 mi) NW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Barcaldine Region
State electorate(s)	Gregory
Federal division(s)	Maranoa
Suburbs around Tablederry: Corfield Prairie Prairie Bangall Tablederry Cornish Creek Longreach Muttaburra Cornish Creek

On 22 November 2019 the Queensland Government decided to amalgamate the localities in the Barcaldine Region, resulting in five expanded localities based on the larger towns: Alpha, Aramac, Barcaldine, Jericho and Muttaburra. Tablederry was incorporated into Muttaburra.^[3][4][5]

Geography

The Hughenden Muttaburra Road passes through the locality from the north to the south-east. The Cramsie Muttaburra Road passes through the locality from the south-west to the south.^[6]

The Bangall, Landsborough and Towerhill Creeks flow through the locality towards Muttaburra.^[6]

The predominant land use is grazing cattle on native vegetation.^[6]

Economy

In 2017, the 4832 postcode (which includes Tablederry) was one of the lowest 10 postcodes by income level in Australia, with an average income of $21,415.^[7]

Education

The nearest primary school is in Muttaburra. The nearest secondary school is in Aramac but only provides education up to Year 10. The nearest secondary schools that offers education through to Year 12 are in Barcaldine, Longreach and Winton.^[6]

References

1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Tablederry (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
2. "Tablederry – locality in Barcaldine Region (entry 47099)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
3. "Recent place name decisions". Queensland Government. 22 November 2019. Archived from the original on 22 October 2019. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
4. "Proposed Locality Boundaries and Names: Barcaldine Regional: Alpha, Aramac, Barcaldine, Jericho and Muttaburra" (PDF). Queensland Government. 17 May 2019. Archived (PDF) from the original on 15 January 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
5. "Locality Boundaries and Names: Barcaldine Regional Council: Alpha, Aramac, Barcaldine, Jericho and Muttaburra" (PDF). Queensland Government. 17 May 2019. Archived (PDF) from the original on 15 January 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
6. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
7. Bond, Nicole; Varley, Russell (26 October 2017). "Cost of living Queensland: Could you live on just over $400 a week and still enjoy yourself?". ABC News. Archived from the original on 11 December 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2018.