Nevilton, Queensland

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Nevilton
Queensland
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Nevilton
Coordinates 27°52′55″S151°58′04″E / 27.8819°S 151.9677°E / -27.8819; 151.9677 (Nevilton (centre of locality))
Population33 (2016 census) [1]
 • Density2.77/km2 (7.18/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4361
Area11.9 km2 (4.6 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s) Toowoomba Region
State electorate(s) Condamine
Federal division(s) Maranoa
Suburbs around Nevilton:
Nobby Manapouri Manapouri
Kings Creek Nevilton Headington Hill
Missen Flat Missen Flat Missen Flat

Nevilton is a rural locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. [2] In the 2016 census Nevilton had a population of 33 people. [1]

History

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. [3] It was at 15785 New England Highway ( 27°53′06″S151°58′18″E / 27.88505°S 151.97158°E / -27.88505; 151.97158 (Nevilton State School (former)) ). [4] There is sign by the roadside indicating the site. [5]

In the 2016 census Nevilton had a population of 33 people. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Nevilton (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. 1 2 "Nevilton – locality in Toowoomba Region (entry 50246)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  3. Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN   978-1-921171-26-0
  4. "Parish of Clifton and Tabletop" (Map). Queensland Government. 1942. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  5. Google (4 October 2023). "Site of former Nevilton State School" (Map). Google Maps . Google. Retrieved 4 October 2023.