Humeburn is a locality in the Shire of Paroo,

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, Australia. In the , Humeburn had a population of 22 people.

Geography

The Paroo River flows through the locality from the north ( Cooladdi) to the south ( Eulo). The Boobara Opal Reserve () is located in the south-east of the locality. The county is divided into civil parishes.

History

The locality most likely takes its name from the Humeburn pastoral lease of operated by A.F. Sullivan in the District of Warrego in 1865. Sullivan also operated two similarly sized pastoral leases in the area called Humeburn North and Humeburn South. As at 2016, the Humeburn pastoral station still operates as a beef cattle producer.

References

{{Shire of Paroo Shire of Paroo Localities in Queensland