Linden is a rural locality in the Shire of Paroo, Queensland, Australia. It is located in the Channel Country region of southwestern Queensland.
Geography
Linden covers an area of 3,541.5 square kilometres (1,367.4 sq mi). The terrain is flat, approximately 180 to 200 metres above sea level. The Balonne Highway passes through the southern part of the locality, running east from Nebine to Cunnamulla in the west. The primary land use is grazing on native vegetation.
Location
Linden is situated approximately:
- 97.1 km (60.3 mi) east of Cunnamulla
- 127 km (79 mi) southwest of Wyandra
- 221 km (137 mi) west of St George
- 588 km (365 mi) west of Toowoomba
- 718 km (446 mi) west of Brisbane
Its postcode is 4490. The locality is within the Shire of Paroo local government area, the state electorate of Warrego, and the federal division of Maranoa.
Demographics
In the 2016 census, Linden recorded a population of 20 people. In the 2021 census, Linden had "no people or a very low population."
Education
There are no schools in Linden. The nearest government primary schools are Wyandra State School (to the north-west) and Cunnamulla State School (to the south-west). The nearest government secondary school is also Cunnamulla State School (to Year 12). For many parts of the locality, distances are too great for a daily commute; alternatives include distance education and boarding school.
Economy and Infrastructure
The locality contains numerous homesteads, including Ardglen, Blairmore, Charlotte Vale, Clestraine, Clover Lake, Cobbrum, Deiran, Linden (homestead), Lulworth, Markarene, Mayvale, Melray, Mooro, Nara, Nulbear, and South Glen. Several airstrips serve the area, including Blairmore, Heywood, Lulworth, Nulbear, and South Glen airstrips.
Surrounding Localities
Linden is bordered by Wyandra to the north-west, Coongoola to the north-east, Nebine to the east, Cunnamulla to the south-west, and Widgeegoara to the south-east.
