Nevilton, Queensland
Suburb of Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia
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Nevilton is a rural locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Nevilton had a population of 25 people.[1]
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| Coordinates: 27.8819°S 151.9677°E | |||||||||||||
| Country | Australia | ||||||||||||
| State | Queensland | ||||||||||||
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• Total | 11.9 km2 (4.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
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| • Total | 25 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||
| • Density | 2.10/km2 (5.44/sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Time zone | UTC+10:00 (AEST) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode | 4361 | ||||||||||||
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Geography
Kings Creek forms the north-western boundary of the locality.[3] There is one peak in the north of the locality also called Nevilton (27.8771°S 151.9770°E), rising to 556 metres (1,824 ft) above sea level.[4][5]
The New England Highway enters the locality from the north-west (Nobby) and exits to the south (Missen Flat).[6]
The land use is predominantly crop growing with some grazing on native vegetation and on planted pastures.[7]
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.[8] It was at 15785 New England Highway (27.88505°S 151.97158°E).[9] There is sign by the roadside indicating the site.[10]
Demographics
In the 2016 census, Nevilton had a population of 33 people.[11]
In the 2021 census, Nevilton had a population of 25 people.[1]
Education
There are no schools in Nevilton. The nearest government primary schools are Nobby State School in neighbouring Nobby to the north-west and Pilton State School in Pilton to the north-east. The nearest government secondary school is Clifton State High School in Clifton to the south-west. There is also a Catholic primary school in Clifton.[12]
