Winston, Queensland

Winston is a suburb in the City of Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Winston had a population of 1,134 people.[1]

Winston
Queensland
Winston
Coordinates20.7098°S 139.4975°E / -20.7098; 139.4975
Population1,134 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density1,420/km2 (3,670/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4825
Area0.8 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)City of Mount Isa
State electorate(s)Traeger
Federal Division(s)Kennedy
Suburbs around Winston:
Soldiers Hill Ryan Ryan
Soldiers Hill Winston Sunset
Soldiers Hill Menzies Pioneer

Geography

The Leichhard River flows north-south through the town of Mount Isa, dividing the suburbs of the town into "mineside" (west of the Leichhardt River) and "townside" (east of the Leichhardt River).[3][4] Winston is a "townside" suburb.[5]

History

Winston was named by the Queensland Place Names Board on 1 September 1973. On 16 March 2001 the status of Winston was changed from a locality to a suburb.[2]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Winston (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Winston – suburb in City of Mount Isa (entry 42476)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
  3. "Mount Isa". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2 January 2017. Archived from the original on 19 December 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
  4. "This Mining Life: Mount Isa, QLD". Mining People International. Archived from the original on 19 December 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
  5. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
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