Shire of Bulloo


The Shire of Bulloo is a local government area in South West Queensland, Australia.
On 17 April 2020 the Queensland Government reorganised the nine localities in the Shire, resulting in six localities by making the following changes:
There were no changes to the localities of Durham and Hungerford.

Geography

The Shire is located where New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia meet. In the south west corner of the shire, Cameron Corner is the point on the borders of all three states. The Bulloo Shire covers an area of, and its administrative centre is the town of Thargomindah.
Major industries in the shire include wool, beef, opals, oil and natural gas.

History

was established on 11 November 1879 as one of the original divisions proclaimed under the Divisional Boards Act 1879.
On 3 June 1880, the western part of the Paroo Division was separated to create the Bulloo Division.
On 21 June 1883, the boundaries between Diamantina Division and Bulloo Division were adjusted.
With the passage of the Local Authorities Act 1902, Bulloo Division became the Shire of Bulloo on 31 March 1903.
On 17 July 1930 Shire of Bulloo was abolished and absorbed into Shire of Quilpie, but was re-instated on 4 July 1931.
On 17 April 2020 the Queensland Government reorganised the nine localities in the Shire, resulting in six localities by making the following changes:
There were no changes to the localities of Durham and Hungerford.

Towns and localities

The Shire of Bulloo includes the following towns and localities:
Since April 2020, there are three former localities and one former locality name:
Bulloo Shire Council operates a public library in Thargomindah.

Chairmen and mayors

YearPopulation
1933614
1947540
1954672
1961772
1966658
1971575
1976521
1981492
1986675
1991799
1996801
2001724
2006370
2011403
2016353