Albion, Queensland (Richmond Shire)

Albion is an outback locality in the Shire of Richmond, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Albion had a population of 34 people.[1]

Albion
On the Richmond-Winton Road at Albion, 2013
On the Richmond-Winton Road at Albion, 2013
Albion is located in Queensland
Albion
Albion
Map
Interactive map of Albion
Coordinates: 21°20′14″S 142°37′31″E / 21.3372°S 142.6252°E / -21.3372; 142.6252 (Albion (centre of locality))
CountryAustralia
StateQueensland
LGA
Location
Government
  State electorate
  Federal division
Area
  Total
5,538.5 km2 (2,138.4 sq mi)
Population
  Total34 (2021 census)[1]
  Density0.00614/km2 (0.01590/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+10:00 (AEST)
Postcode
4822
Suburbs around Albion
Maxwelton Maxwelton Richmond
Kynuna Albion Stamford
Kynuna Kynuna Corfield

Geography

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The Landsborough Highway passes the south-western corner, near Kynuna.[3] The Richmond–Winton Road runs through from north to south-east.[4]

Demographics

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In the 2016 census, Albion had a population of 16 people.[5]

In the 2021 census, Albion had a population of 34 people.[1]

Education

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There are no schools in Albion, nor anywhere nearby. The alternatives are distance education and boarding schools are options.

References

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  1. 1 2 3 Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Albion (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. "Albion – locality in Shire of Richmond (entry 42351)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  3. "Albion, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  4. Albion, Queensland (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
  5. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Albion (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. Edit this at Wikidata