Jackson, Queensland
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| Jackson Queensland |
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 St Faith's Anglican church at Jackson |
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 Jackson
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| Population: | 171 (2006 Census)[1] |
| Established: | 1890 (approx.) |
| Postcode: | 4426 |
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| LGA: | Maranoa Region |
| State District: | Warrego |
| Federal Division: | Maranoa |
Jackson is a town in the Maranoa Local government area in South West Queensland, Australia. The town was based around the rail industry. At the 2006 census, Jackson had a population of 171.[1]
Australia's largest onshore oil field is located at Jackson.[2] The field was discovered in 1981 and contains 350 million barrels of oil, of which just under one third is recoverable.[2]
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Jackson (Bendemere Shire) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=SSC36337&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 29 May 2011.
- ^ a b Nigel Wilson (2 October 2007). "Innamincka's results fire share surge". The Australian (News Limited). http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/mining-energy/innaminckas-results-fire-share-surge/story-e6frg9df-1111114546878. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
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Coordinates: 26°39′S 149°37′E / 26.65°S 149.617°E
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