Upper Stone, Queensland

Suburb of Shire of Hinchinbrook, Queensland, Australia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Upper Stone is a rural locality in the Shire of Hinchinbrook, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Upper Stone had a population of 111 people.[1]

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Upper Stone is located in Queensland
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Coordinates: 18.7963°S 145.9661°E / -18.7963; 145.9661 (Upper Stone (centre of locality))
CountryAustralia
StateQueensland
LGA
Location
Government
  State electorate
  Federal division
Area
  Total
324.1 km2 (125.1 sq mi)
Population
  Total111 (2021 census)[1]
  Density0.3425/km2 (0.887/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+10:00 (AEST)
Postcode
4850
Suburbs around Upper Stone
Wallaman Peacock Siding
Lannercost
Wharps
Mount Fox Upper Stone Helens Hill
Paluma Paluma Yuruga
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Geography

The north-western and western edge of the locality are within Girringun National Park which extends into neighbouring Lannercost, Wallaman and Mount Fox.[3]

Stoneleigh is a neighbourhood in the north of the locality (18.7483°S 145.9511°E / -18.7483; 145.9511 (Stoneleigh (neighbourhood))).[4]

History

Stone State School opened on 4 February 1909 under head teacher Lionel Thomas Braun. The school closed for a short time in 1963. It closed permanently on 17 December 1993.[5][6] The school was at 1887 Stone River Road (18.7251°S 145.9623°E / -18.7251; 145.9623 (Stone State School (former))).[7][8][9]

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Upper Stone had a population of 87 people, 45% female and 54% male. The median age of the population was 49 years, 11 years above the national median of 38.[10]

In the 2021 census, Upper Stone had a population of 111 people, 42.7% female and 57.3% male. The median age of the population was 51 years, 13 years above the national median of 38. 87.4% of people living in Upper Stone were born in Australia. The other top response for country of birth was New Zealand at 2.7%. 91.9% of people spoke only English at home; there were no other responses for language spoken at home.[1]

Education

There are no schools in Upper Stone. The nearest government primary schools are:[11]

The nearest government secondary school is Ingham State High School in Ingham to the north-east. However, the southern part of the locality may be too distant for a daily commute; the alternatives are distance education and boarding school.[11]

Community groups

The Upper Stone branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at 19 Stoneleigh Road.[12]

References

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