The locality is named after Bertram (Jack) Greenland, a building contractor in Stanthorpe.[4]
Thorndale State School opened in 1915. It was relocated to a new location near Spring Creek in 1924 and opened on 12 November 1924 as Greenlands State School. (Note another Thorndale State School opened in neighbouring Thorndale in 1945).[5]
Casley Mt Hutton Winery planted eight different varieties of grapevines in 1996 and opened its cellar door in August 2001. At 900 metres (3,000ft) above sea level, it is one of the higher altitude viveyards in the Granite Belt district.[6][7]
Demographics
In the 2016 census, Greenlands had a population of 250 people.[8]
In the 2021 census, Greenlands had a population of 244 people.[1]
Education
Greenlands State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 1209 Texas Road (28°39′39″S151°49′39″E / 28.6608°S 151.8274°E / -28.6608; 151.8274 (Greenlands State School)).[9][10] In 2016, the school had enrolment of 106 students with 8 teachers (6 full-time equivalent) with 9 non-teaching staff (4 full-time equivalent).[11] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 108 students with 8 teachers (6 full-time equivalent) and 8 non-teaching staff (4 full-time equivalent).[12]
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