| Witheren Queensland | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  Witheren | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 28°02′11″S153°10′47″E / 28.0363°S 153.1797°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 496 (2016 census) [1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 8.435/km2 (21.85/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4275 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 58.8 km2 (22.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location |
| ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Scenic Rim Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Scenic Rim | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Wright | ||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||
Witheren is a rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. [2] In the 2016 census Witheren had a population of 496 people. [1]
Witheren State School opened on 21 August 1899. In 1936 tenders were called for a new school building. [3] The new school building was officially opened on Friday 4 June 1937 by the Minister for Public Instruction, Frank Cooper. [4] The school closed on 9 May 1965. [5] It was at 97 Upper Coomera Road ( 28°03′05″S153°10′45″E / 28.0515°S 153.1791°E ). [6] [7] The school building has been converted to a private residence. [8]
In the 2011 census, Witheren had a population of 441. [9]
In the 2016 census Witheren had a population of 496 people. [1]
The Coomera River flows through from south to north. [10]
The Beaudesert Nerang Road (State Route 90) runs through from west to north.
There are no schools in Witheren. The nearest government primary schools are Canungra State School in neighbouring Canungra to the west, St Bernards State School in neighbouring Tamborine Mountain to the north and Beechmont State School in neighbouring Beechmont to the south-east. The nearest government secondary schools are Tamborine Mountain State High School in neighbouring Tamborine Mountain to the north and Nerang State High School in Nerang to the east. [7]
Canungra is a rural town and locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, the locality of Canungra had a population of 1,229 people.
The Scenic Rim is a group of forested mountain ranges of the Great Dividing Range, located south of Brisbane agglomeration, straddling the border between south-eastern Queensland and north-eastern New South Wales, Australia. In 2021, the Scenic Rim was named as a Lonely Planet top destination for 2022.
The Scenic Rim Region is a local government area in West Moreton region of South East Queensland, Australia. Established in 2008, it was preceded by several previous local government areas with histories extending back to the early 1900s and beyond. The main town of the region is Beaudesert.
Beechmont is a rural town and locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, the locality of Beechmont had a population of 842 people.
The Gold Coast hinterland is an area of South East Queensland, Australia that comprises the Tweed Range, Nimmel Range, Tamborine Mountain, Numinbah Valley, eastern parts of the McPherson Range and western parts of suburban Gold Coast, such as Mudgeeraba. This undefined unit of area is known for its tourist attractions including resorts, rainforest, lookouts, national parks, its diversity of fauna and flora and as a green backdrop to the coastal strip. It overlaps part of the Scenic Rim and is part of both the City of Gold Coast and Scenic Rim Region and includes Springbrook, Binna Burra and O'Reilly.
Clagiraba is a rural locality in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Clagiraba had a population of 651 people.
Nindooinbah is a rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Nindooinbah had a population of 80 people.
Wonglepong is a rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Wonglepong had a population of 341 people.
Boyland is a rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census Boyland had a population of 823 people.
Illinbah is a rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Illinbah had a population of 129 people.
Lower Beechmont is a locality in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. It is situated in the Gold Coast hinterland. In the 2016 census, Lower Beechmont had a population of 1,046 people.
Tamborine is a rural town in the Scenic Rim Region and a locality split between the Scenic Rim Region and the City of Logan in Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, the locality of Tamborine had a population of 3,950 people.
Binna Burra is a rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. It borders New South Wales. In the 2021 census, Binna Burra had "no people or a very low population".
O'Reilly is a rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. It borders New South Wales. In the 2016 census, O'Reilly had no population.
Flying Fox is a rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Flying Fox had a population of 65 people.
Beaudesert–Nerang Road is a major inter-regional arterial road that connects the township of Beaudesert with the Gold Coast via Canungra. The road commences in Nerang on the western edge of the Gold Coast and travels west through the Gold Coast hinterland and terminates in central Beaudesert at the intersection of Mount Lindesay Highway.
Benobble is a rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Benobble had a population of 43 people.
Cainbable is a rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Cainbable had a population of 74 people.
Ferny Glen is a rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census Ferny Glen had a population of 84 people.
The Tamborine Mountain road network is a group of roads that provide access to the mountain community from various lowland localities. The network ensures continuity of access in times of flooding or other natural disasters, and during planned maintenance activities. The locality of Tamborine Mountain includes a plateau that hosts a substantial residential community plus many tourism accommodation and activity venues.
