The West Wellesley Islands, also referred to as the Forsyth Islands,[2] is an island group and locality in the Gulf of Carpentaria within the Shire of Mornington, Queensland, Australia.[3] The group lies to the south-west of the Wellesley Islands, closer to mainland Australia.[2] The islands were uninhabited as of 2016.[1]
West Wellesley Islands Queensland | |
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West Wellesley Islands | |
Coordinates | 16.8368°S 139.1461°E / -16.8368; 139.1461 (West Wellesley Islands (centre of locality)) |
Population | 0 (2016 census)[1] |
• Density | 0.000/km2 (0.000/sq mi) |
Area | 45.4 km2 (17.5 sq mi) |
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) |
LGA(s) | Shire of Mornington |
State electorate(s) | Traeger |
Federal division(s) | Kennedy |
The island group comprises:
Towns and localities in the Shire of Mornington, Queensland | |
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Main Article: Local government areas of Queensland |