Riversleigh is a rural locality in the Shire of Murweh, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Riversleigh had a population of 16 people.[1]

Riversleigh Queensland
Riversleigh
Coordinates	26.8122°S 146.4880°E / -26.8122; 146.4880 (Riversleigh (centre of locality))
Population	16 (2016 census)[1]
• Density	0.00634/km2 (0.0164/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4470
Area	2,524.9 km2 (974.9 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)	Shire of Murweh
State electorate(s)	Warrego
Federal division(s)	Maranoa
Suburbs around Riversleigh: Sommariva Charleville Morven Bakers Bend Riversleigh Boatman Wyandra Wyandra Boatman

History

The locality takes its name from the parish, which in turn took its name from a pastoral station. The name appears on the 1887 Post Master General's map of Queensland. The name of the pastoral station is thought to reflect its situation on Angellala Creek, near its junction with the Warrego River. The locality was officially bounded on 28 March 2002.[2]

In the 2016 census, Riversleigh had a population of 16 people.[1]

Road infrastructure

The Warrego Highway passes to the north and the Mitchell Highway to the west.[3]

See also

• Riversleigh World Heritage Area
• Riversleigh Station

References