 On 11 November 1879, the Broadsound Division was established as one of 74 divisions around Queensland under the "Divisional Boards Act 1879" with a population of 1146.On 3 March 1892, part of subdivision 2 of the Broadsound Division was transferred to subdivision 3 of the Gogango Division.Another part of subdivision 2 of the Broadsound Division was transferred to the Duaringa Division.