Winston, Queensland

Winston is a suburb in the City of Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Winston had a population of 1,084 people.[3]

Winston
Queensland
Winston is located in Queensland
Winston
Winston
Coordinates20.7098°S 139.4975°E / -20.7098; 139.4975 (Winston (centre of suburb))
Population1,084 (SAL 2021)[1]
Postcode(s)4825
Area0.8 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
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 Leichhardt 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).[4][5] Winston is a "townside" suburb.[6]

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]

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Winston had a population of 1,134 people.[7]

In the 2021 census, Winston had a population of 1,084 people.[3]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Winston (Suburb and Locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  2. "Winston – suburb in City of Mount Isa (entry 42476)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
  3. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Winston (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  4. "Mount Isa". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2 January 2017. Archived from the original on 19 December 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
  5. "This Mining Life: Mount Isa, QLD". Mining People International. Archived from the original on 19 December 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
  6. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
  7. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Winston (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
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