Morton Vale, Queensland

Morton Vale
Queensland
Morton Vale
Coordinates 27°29′07″S 152°23′00″E / 27.4852°S 152.3833°E / -27.4852; 152.3833Coordinates: 27°29′07″S 152°23′00″E / 27.4852°S 152.3833°E / -27.4852; 152.3833
Postcode(s) 4343
Area 17.2 km2 (6.6 sq mi)
LGA(s) Lockyer Valley Region
State electorate(s) Lockyer
Federal Division(s) Wright
Suburbs around Morton Vale:
Spring Creek Lockyer Waters Lockyer Waters
Spring Creek Morton Vale Kentville
Lake Clarendon Lake Clarendon Glenore Grove

Morton Vale is a locality in the Lockyer Valley Region, Queensland, Australia.[1]

History

The locality is believed to be named after a local farmer George Morton who leased land in the area in 1904.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Morton Vale - locality in Lockyer Valley Region (entry 44978)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
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