Albert River (South East Queensland)
The Albert River is a perennial river in the South East region of Queensland, Australia. Its catchment lies within the Gold Coast and Scenic Rim Region local government areas and covers an area of 782 square kilometres (302 sq mi). The river provides potable water for the town of Beaudesert.
| Albert | |
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Albert River at Stapylton, 2014 | |
Location of Albert River river mouth in Queensland | |
| Etymology | Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha |
| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Queensland |
| Region | South East Queensland |
| Local government areas | Scenic Rim Region, City of Gold Coast |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | McPherson Range, Great Dividing Range |
| Source confluence | Right and Left Branches of the Albert River |
| • location | below Neglected Mountain |
| • coordinates | 28°12′44″S 153°2′36″E |
| • elevation | 184 m (604 ft) |
| Mouth | confluence with the Logan River |
• location | Alberton |
• coordinates | 27°41′42″S 153°14′30″E |
• elevation | 3 m (9.8 ft) |
| Length | 102 km (63 mi) |
| Basin size | 782 km2 (302 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Logan River |
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