Alabama Hill, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Alabama HillCharters Towers, Queensland |
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Population | 103 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 129/km2 (330/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4820 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 0.8 km2 (0.3 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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LGA(s) | Charters Towers Region | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Traeger | ||||||||||||||
Federal Division(s) | Kennedy | ||||||||||||||
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Alabama Hill is a small suburb located in Charters Towers, a town in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Charters Towers Region. In 2021, about 103 people lived in Alabama Hill. It is a quiet residential area close to the main parts of Charters Towers.
History and Heritage
Alabama Hill has some important historical sites. These places are "heritage-listed." This means they are protected because they have special historical or cultural value.
One of these sites is the collection of Charters Towers mine shafts. These shafts are old tunnels used for mining in the past. They remind us of the area's rich history in gold mining.
Schools and Learning
There are no schools directly within Alabama Hill itself. However, students living here can easily go to schools nearby.
The closest primary school is Charters Towers Central State School. It is located in the neighboring area of Charters Towers City. For older students, the nearest high school is Charters Towers State High School. This school is also in Charters Towers City.