Winchester, Queensland


Winchester is a locality in the Isaac Region, Queensland, Australia. In the, Winchester had a population of 5 people.

Geography

Winchester sits on a major coal deposit in the Bowen Basin. There are a number of coal mines operating there, including Peak Downs Mine, Peak Downs East Mine, Eagle Downs Mine, and Winchester Mine. The Goonyella railway line provides transport from the mines to the ports.

History

The locality was named and bounded on 16 June 2000.