Burton is a locality in the Isaac Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Burton had a population of 29 people.[1]

Burton Queensland
Burton
Coordinates	21.59°S 148.0725°E / -21.59; 148.0725
Population	29 (2016 census)[1]
• Density	0.0247/km2 (0.0639/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4742
Area	1,175.7 km2 (453.9 sq mi)
LGA(s)	Isaac Region
State electorate(s)	Burdekin
Federal division(s)	Capricornia
Suburbs around Burton: Eaglefield Glenden Elphinstone Moranbah Burton Kemmis Moranbah Moranbah Coppabella

Geography

Burton sits on a major coal deposit in the Bowen Basin. There are a number of coal mines operating there (and beyond into adjacent localities), including Burton Coal Mine (including Burton, Broadmeadow, Wallanbah pits),[3] Lancewood, Wards Well, West Burton, New Lenton, Kerlong, Burton, Plumtree, Ironbark No 1, and Talwood. The Goonyella railway line provides transport from the mines to the ports.[4]

History

The locality was named and bounded on 12 March 1999.[2]

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