Burnett County, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Burnett New South Wales
Location in New South Wales
Lands administrative divisions around Burnett: Stapylton Stapylton Arrawatta Courallie Burnett Arrawatta Courallie Murchison Arrawatta

Burnett County, New South Wales is a special area in New South Wales, Australia. It's one of 141 "cadastral divisions" in the state. Think of a cadastral division as a way to divide land for official records, like property ownership and mapping. It's not a place where people live or a local government area, but more like a historical boundary used for land management.

This county was named after James Charles Burnett, who was an important surveyor. He lived from 1815 to 1854. Surveyors are people who measure and map land, which was a very important job when Australia was being settled.

What are Parishes?

Inside Burnett County, there are many smaller areas called parishes. These parishes are also a way to divide land for official purposes, like keeping track of land ownership and boundaries. They help with managing land records across the county.

Each parish has its own name and specific location. Many of them are part of the Gwydir Shire, while others are in the Inverell Shire. These shires are local government areas that manage services for the people living there.