Population 233 (2006 census) State electorate(s) Gregory Local time Friday 7:58 PM | Postcode(s) 4702 Postal code 4702 Federal division Division of Flynn | |
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Location 859 km (534 mi) NW of Brisbane
231 km (144 mi) W of Rockhampton
41 km (25 mi) E of Emerald LGA(s) Central Highlands Region Weather 29°C, Wind NE at 19 km/h, 58% Humidity | ||
Comet is a town in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia. The town is located on the Capricorn Highway, 859 kilometres (534 mi) north west of the state capital, Brisbane. At the 2006 census, Comet and the surrounding area had a population of 233.
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Map of Comet QLD 4702, Australia
History
Comet is the oldest town in the Emerald region, established at the confluence of the Comet River with the Nogoa River. Originally called Cometville, the town takes its name from the river, named by explorer Ludwig Leichhardt who made observations of Comet Wilmot (C/1844 Y2) in the area on 29 December 1844. Comet is home to a "dig tree" established by Leichhardt to indicate to others where he had buried food and journals.
Comet Post Office opened on 5 September 1877.
Today, the area around Comet supports cotton and grain production as well as cattle feedlots.