Mount Britton, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mount Britton Queensland
Royal Mail Hotel and doctor's cottage, Mount Britton Goldfield, circa 1881
Mount Britton Location in Queensland
Population	4 (2021 census)
• Density	0.0100/km2 (0.026/sq mi)
Established	1881
Postcode(s)	4742
Area	398.3 km2 (153.8 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	50.1 km (31 mi) N of Nebo 131 km (81 mi) SW of Mackay 150 km (93 mi) NE of Moranbah 994 km (618 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Isaac Region
State electorate(s)	Burdekin
Federal Division(s)	Capricornia
Suburbs around Mount Britton: Eungella Dam Crediton Septimus Hail Creek Mount Britton Pinevale Hail Creek Nebo Epsom

Mount Britton is a rural area in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Isaac Region. This area is known for an old gold rush town that was once very busy but is now abandoned. In 2021, only 4 people lived in Mount Britton.

What is Mount Britton Like?

Mount Britton is a very mountainous area. It has several tall peaks. These mountains add to the beautiful scenery of the region.

Famous Mountains in Mount Britton

Here are some of the notable mountains in the area:

• The Stalk (660 meters tall)
• Sydney Heads (921 meters tall)
• The Marling Spikes (723 meters tall)
• Mount Seaview (860 meters tall)
• Mount Britton (727 meters tall)
• Mount Adder (712 meters tall)
• Boundary Gap Mountain (700 meters tall)

There is also a small neighborhood called Dullawunna in the western part of Mount Britton.

The Gold Rush History of Mount Britton

School children and teacher portrait at the Provisional School, Mount Britton, 1885

Mount Britton started as a town in 1881. This happened because gold was discovered there! Many people came hoping to find their fortune. At its busiest, about 1,500 people lived in Mount Britton.

Life in the Gold Rush Town

The town had its own post office, which opened in June 1881. There was also a school for children, which opened around 1883. These services helped the town grow and support its many residents.

Why the Town Disappeared

By the late 1880s, the amount of gold found started to decrease. It became harder to find gold close to the surface or in shallow mines. Because of this, people began to leave Mount Britton. The town slowly became empty and was eventually abandoned.

Today, the old town site is a historical place. You can find it at the end of Mount Britton Road. It reminds us of the exciting gold rush days in Queensland.

Education in Mount Britton

There are no schools directly in Mount Britton today. The closest primary school is Nebo State School. It is located in Nebo, which is a neighboring town to the south.

For high school students, there are no nearby options. Students usually learn through distance education. This means they study from home using online lessons or mailed materials. Another option for some students is to attend boarding schools.