Jackson, Queensland

Jackson is a rural town and locality in the Maranoa Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, the locality of Jackson had a population of 57 people.

Jackson
Queensland
Welcome to Jackson sign on Warrego Highway
Jackson
Coordinates26.6441°S 149.6225°E / -26.6441; 149.6225 (Jackson (town centre))
Population57 (2016 census)
 • Density0.635/km2 (1.646/sq mi)
Establishedapprox 1890
Postcode(s)4426
Area89.7 km2 (34.6 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
  • 57.4 km (36 mi) W of Miles
  • 85.1 km (53 mi) E of Roma
  • 267 km (166 mi) NW of Toowoomba
  • 395 km (245 mi) WNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)Maranoa Region
State electorate(s)Warrego
Federal division(s)Maranoa
Localities around Jackson:
Jackson North Jackson North Dulacca
Jackson South Jackson Dulacca
Jackson South Jackson South Dulacca

The town's economy was based on the rail industry.

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