| Nevilton Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Nevilton | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 27°52′55″S151°58′04″E / 27.8819°S 151.9677°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 25 (2021 census) [1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 2.10/km2 (5.44/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4361 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 11.9 km2 (4.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Toowoomba Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Condamine | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Maranoa | ||||||||||||||
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Nevilton is a rural locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. [2] In the 2021 census, Nevilton had a population of 25 people. [1]
Kings Creek forms the north-western boundary of the locality. [3] There is one peak in the north of the locality also called Nevilton ( 27°52′38″S151°58′37″E / 27.8771°S 151.9770°E ), rising to 556 metres (1,824 ft) above sea level. [4] [5]
The New England Highway enters the locality from the north-west (Nobby) and exits to the south (Missen Flat). [6]
The land use is predominantly crop growing with some grazing on native vegetation and on planted pastures. [7]
The locality is believed to be named after the Neville family of Kenimore Farm in the district. William Neville operated the postal receiving office when it opened in 1901. [2]
Headington Hill Provisional School opened on 11 May 1903. On 1 January 1909, it became Headington Hill State School. In 1910, it was renamed Nevilton State School. It closed in 1921, but reopened circa 1936. It closed permanently in 1958. [8] It was at 15785 New England Highway ( 27°53′06″S151°58′18″E / 27.88505°S 151.97158°E ). [9] There is sign by the roadside indicating the site. [10]
In the 2016 census, Nevilton had a population of 33 people. [11]
In the 2021 census, Nevilton had a population of 25 people. [1]
There are no schools in Nevilton. The nearest government primary schools are Nobby State School in neighbouring Nobby to the north-west and Pilton State School in Pilton to the north-east. The nearest government secondary school is Clifton State High School in Clifton to the south-west. There is also a Catholic primary school in Clifton. [12]
