Bursting with profits from the Gold Rush fever, the town of Croydon has receded to a quiet, idyllic and humble community in the Gulf Savannah. Founded in 1885, the town has a number of heritage listed buildings, with a museum about the mining history, and an annual heritage week in May.
Croydon is 2000 km (22.5 hr drive) north west of Brisbane and 530 km (6.5hr) west of Cairns.
View the Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships online portal to identify the Indigenous language group/s for Croydon.
- Population:
- 312
- Arts & Culture:
- Australia Council Profile - Kennedy
- Local Electorate:
- Croydon Shire
- State Electorate:
- Mount Isa
- Federal Electorate:
- Kennedy
- Weather:
- 21°C clear sky
