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Nevilton, Queensland

Coordinates: 27°52′55″S 151°58′04″E / 27.8819°S 151.9677°E / -27.8819; 151.9677 (Nevilton (centre of locality))
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Nevilton
Queensland
Nevilton is located in Queensland
Nevilton
Nevilton
Coordinates27°52′55″S 151°58′04″E / 27.8819°S 151.9677°E / -27.8819; 151.9677 (Nevilton (centre of locality))
Population25 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density2.10/km2 (5.44/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4361
Area11.9 km2 (4.6 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (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 2021 census, Nevilton had a population of 25 people.[1]

History

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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″S 151°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]

Demographics

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In the 2016 census, Nevilton had a population of 33 people.[6]

In the 2021 census, Nevilton had a population of 25 people.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Nevilton (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ a b "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. ^ "Site of former Nevilton State School" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  6. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Nevilton (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. Edit this at Wikidata