Amaroo is an

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locality split between the Shire of Boulia and the Shire of Diamantina, both in Central Western

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, Australia. In the , Amaroo had a population of 17 people.

Geography

Amaraoo is a large but largely uninhabited locality in the Channel Country. Rivers like the Georgina River, Burke River, Hamilton River and Sylvester Creek flow through the locality, all of them part of the Lake Eyre basin. These rivers only flow intermittently and, even when they flow, the water usually evaporates before it reaches Lake Eyre. The land is relatively flat so there is no clear single course for these rivers but rather they flow along a series of channels in the same direction (that is, a

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). The waterholes that result from the flooding of these rivers sustain both native fauna and support cattle grazing which is the principal land use. The Boulia Bedourie Road passes through the locality from the north-east ( Wills) to the south ( Bedourie). The Donohue Highway passes through the locality from the west ( Toko) to the north-east (Wills) The

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passes from east to west through the locality. The entire locality is within the Marian Downs cattle station, which being also extends into some neighbouring localities. As at 2017, the property is the largest of 14 cattle stations owned by the North Australian Pastoral Company (NAPCO). The homestead is located at approx west of the Boulia Bedourie Road.

History

The locality takes its name from Lake Amaroo, which in turn derives its name from the Kogai word "Amu" meaning ''water''. NAPCO purchased Marion Downs in 1934.

Demographics

In the , Amaroo had a population of 22 people. In the , Amaroo had a population of 17 people.

Education

There are no schools in Amaroo. The nearest primary schools are in Boulia and Bedourie. The nearest secondary schools are in Mount Isa, Winton and Longreach and too far for a daily commute. The Spinifex State College in Mount Isa offers boarding facilities. Furthermore, other boarding schools or

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would also be options for students.

References

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{{Shire of Diamantina Shire of Boulia Shire of Diamantina Localities in Queensland