Highworth, Queensland

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Highworth
Highworth is located in Queensland
Highworth
Highworth
Interactive map of Highworth
Coordinates: 26°36′54″S 152°55′34″E / 26.615°S 152.9261°E / -26.615; 152.9261 (Highworth (centre of locality))
CountryAustralia
StateQueensland
CitySunshine Coast
LGA
Location
Government
  State electorate
  Federal division
Area
  Total
1.3 km2 (0.50 sq mi)
Population
  Total348 (2021 census)[1]
  Density268/km2 (693/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+10:00 (AEST)
Postcode
4560
Suburbs around Highworth
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Kureelpa Highworth Nambour
Kureelpa Burnside Nambour

Highworth is a mixed-use locality in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Highworth had a population of 348 people.[1]

The locality has an area of residential development, an extension of the suburban development of neighbouring Nambour. The rest of the locality is used for agriculture, predominantly grazing on native vegetation.[3]

History

The locality is believed to be named after the town Highworth in England.[2]

Highworth Provisional School opened on 27 May 1901. It became Highworth State School on 1 January 1909. It closed on 15 August 1932.[4]

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