Durham, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Durham Bulloo Shire, Queensland
Bullah Bullah waterhole, 2008
Durham Location in Queensland
Population	31 (2021 census)
• Density	0.001650/km2 (0.00427/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4492
Area	18,789.4 km2 (7,254.6 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)	Bulloo Shire
State electorate(s)	Warrego
Federal Division(s)	Maranoa
Suburbs around Durham: South Australia Tanbar Eromanga South Australia Durham Eromanga South Australia Cameron Corner Noccundra

Durham is a small, quiet place in the countryside of Queensland, Australia. It sits right on the border between Queensland and South Australia. In 2021, only 31 people lived in Durham. It is part of the Shire of Bulloo.

Exploring Durham's Location

A big river called Cooper Creek flows right through the middle of Durham. It runs from the north to the south.

Three important roads for the Australian outback pass through Durham:

• The Adventure Way leads to South Australia.
• The Bullo Developmental Road goes towards Cunnamulla.
• The Cooper Developmental Road heads to Quilpie.

A Glimpse into Durham's Past

The land around Durham has a very long history. It is the traditional home of the Yandruwandha people. They have lived here for thousands of years.

Hundreds of years ago, in the 1600s, Spain and Portugal tried to divide the world. They drew an imaginary line that went right through Durham. This line later became part of the border with South Australia. However, no one from Spain or Portugal ever visited the area. They also did not talk to the Yandruwandha people about their plans.

The first Europeans to visit this area were explorers. They were part of the famous Burke and Wills expedition.

The Historic Burke and Wills Dig Tree

The historic Burke and Wills Dig Tree, 2008

A very important historical site is near Durham. It is called the Burke and Wills Dig Tree. This tree is located next to the Bullah Bullah Waterhole. It is on the Nappa Merrie cattle station. This tree is a special reminder of the early European explorers in Australia.

Life and Learning in Durham

In 2021, the population of Durham was 31 people. This is a small number, showing how rural the area is.

There are no schools in Durham itself. There are also no schools very close by. This means that children living here often learn in special ways. They might use distance education, where they study from home using online lessons. Another option is going to a boarding school, where they live at the school during term time.

How Durham Makes a Living

The main way people make a living in Durham is through farming and raising animals. There are several large farms, called homesteads, in the area.

Some of these homesteads include:

• Durham Downs
• Joes Outstation
• Kihee
• Nappa Merrie
• New Bundeena Outstation
• St Anne's Cottage
• Woomanooka

These homesteads are very large properties. They play a big part in the local economy.