Darlington, Queensland

Darlington
Queensland
Darlington; Queensland
	Wetland, 2022
	Darlington
Coordinates	28°14′00″S153°03′59″E / 28.2333°S 153.0663°E Coordinates: 28°14′00″S153°03′59″E / 28.2333°S 153.0663°E
Population	88 (2016 census)
• Density
Postcode(s)	4285
Area	53.0 km2 (20.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	34.0 km (21 mi) S of Beaudesert ; 103 km (64 mi) S of Brisbane CBD ;
LGA(s)	Scenic Rim Region
State electorate(s)	Scenic Rim
Federal division(s)	Wright
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Last updated January 01, 2023

Darlington is a rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia.^[2] In the 2016 census, Darlington had a population of 88 people.^[1]

Geography

The locality occupies a section of the upper Albert River valley where the river branches in two. The lower elevations in the north of Darlingston are around 160 metres (520 ft) above sea level with the highest ridges and peaks reaching 600 metres (2,000 ft). Mount Alexander rises in the north east where a series of ridges extend from the Lamington Plateau. Here the upper and steeper slopes remain vegetated. Large areas in the south were the terrain is less rugged have been cleared. In the west the high point along Jinbroken Range forms a border with Hillview and Christmas Creek.^{[ citation needed ]}

The areas proximity to the Lamington National Park and a landscape typical of a Scenic Rim destination attracts tourists to the area. Darlington Park on Kerry Road is a privately run camping ground.^[3] Several other properties offer bed and breakfast, homestead and cottage accommodation.^{[ citation needed ]}

History

Darlington Provisional School opened on 17 November 1890. On 1 January 1909 it became Darlingon State School. It closed in 1914. On 30 May 1938, a new Darlington State School opened.^[4]^[5]

Readville Provisional School (also known as Widgee Creek School) opened on 1903. On 1 January 1909 it became a state school. It closed in 1911 due to low student numbers.^[4] In April 1918 the school building was relocated to Barney View.^[6]

In the 2016 census, Darlington had a population of 88 people.^[1] The locality contains 34 households, in which 47.8% of the population are males and 52.2% of the population are females with a median age of 37, 1 year below the national average. The average weekly household income is $1,333, $105 below the national average.^[1]

Education

Darlington State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 2744 Kerry Road ( 28°12′20″S153°02′24″E / 28.2056°S 153.0400°E / -28.2056; 153.0400 (Darlington State School) ).^[7]^[8] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 30 students with 8 teachers (3 full-time equivalent) and 7 non-teaching staff (2 full-time equivalent).^[9]

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References

1 2 3 4 Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Darlington (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
↑ "Darlington – locality in Scenic Rim Region (entry 45135)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 20 July 2021.
↑ "Darlington Park". True Camping. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
1 2 Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
↑ "History". Darlington State School. 13 January 2020. Archived from the original on 6 March 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
↑ "Barney View State School". The Beaudesert Times . Queensland, Australia. 5 April 1918. p. 2. Archived from the original on 12 September 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2020– via Trove.
↑ "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
↑ "Darlington State School". Darlington State School. 13 January 2020. Archived from the original on 6 March 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
↑ "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.

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[Census2016-1] 1 2 3 4 Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Darlington (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.

[qpnl-2] "Darlington – locality in Scenic Rim Region (entry 45135)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 20 July 2021.

[dapa-3] "Darlington Park". True Camping. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2014.

[qfhs-4] 1 2 Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0

[5] "History". Darlington State School. 13 January 2020. Archived from the original on 6 March 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.

[6] "Barney View State School". The Beaudesert Times . Queensland, Australia. 5 April 1918. p. 2. Archived from the original on 12 September 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2020– via Trove.

[SchoolList2018-7] "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.

[8] "Darlington State School". Darlington State School. 13 January 2020. Archived from the original on 6 March 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.

[ACARA2018-9] "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.

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