Taunton is a rural locality in the Gladstone Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Taunton had a population of 69 people.[1]

Taunton Queensland
Taunton
Coordinates	24.4222°S 151.7930°E / -24.4222; 151.7930
Population	69 (2016 census)[1]
• Density	0.606/km2 (1.570/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4674
Area	113.8 km2 (43.9 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)	Gladstone Region
State electorate(s)	Burnett
Federal division(s)	Flynn
Suburbs around Taunton: Mount Tom Captain Creek Round Hill Mount Tom Taunton Oyster Creek Colosseum Lowmead Mount Maria Euleilah

History

The locality takes its name from the parish, which in turn was named after an early pastoral station. from the parish name which was derived from an early pastoral run in the district, which is believed to be named after Taunton in England. [2]

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