Glen Cairn, Queensland

Suburb of Lockyer Valley Region, Queensland, Australia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Glen Cairn is a rural locality in the Lockyer Valley Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Glen Cairn had a population of 141 people.[1]

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Glen Cairn is located in Queensland
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Coordinates: 27.6147°S 152.3300°E / -27.6147; 152.3300 (Glen Cairn (centre of locality))
CountryAustralia
StateQueensland
LGA
Location
Government
  State electorate
  Federal division
Area
  Total
14.9 km2 (5.8 sq mi)
Population
  Total141 (2021 census)[1]
  Density9.46/km2 (24.51/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+10:00 (AEST)
Postcode
4342
Suburbs around Glen Cairn
Gatton Lawes Forest Hill
Woodlands Glen Cairn Laidley Heights
Blenheim Blenheim Blenheim
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Geography

The eastern part of the locality is lower flatter land mostly cleared for irrigated seasonal horticulture. The western part of the locality is hillier and has more natural bushland; it is predominantly used for grazing on native vegetation.[3]

History

The Ropeley East State school building was relocated to Glen Cairn in early 1926.[4] Glen Cairn State School opened on 4 October 1926. It closed in 1972.[5] It was on Glen Cairn Road (approx 27.6146°S 152.3394°E / -27.6146; 152.3394 (Glen Cairn State School (former))).[6][7][3]

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Glen Cairn had a population of 113 people.[8]

In the 2021 census, Glen Cairn had a population of 141 people.[1]

Education

There are no schools in Glen Cairn. The nearest government primary schools are Forest Hill State School in neighbouring Forest Hill to the north-east, Blenheim State School in neighbouring Blenheim to the south, and Gatton State School in neighbouring Gatton to the north-west. The nearest government secondary schools are Laidley State High School in Laidley to the east and Lockyer District State High School in Gatton to the north-west.[3]

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