Athol, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids AtholToowoomba Region, Queensland |
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Fields along Biddeston Southbrook Road, 2014
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 Athol
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 139 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 5.245/km2 (13.58/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4350 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 26.5 km2 (10.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Toowoomba Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Condamine | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Groom | ||||||||||||||
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Athol is a small countryside area in Queensland, Australia. It is a rural locality within the Toowoomba Region. In 2021, about 139 people lived there. It is a quiet place with open fields.
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Getting Around Athol
Athol has an important road called the Gore Highway. This highway helps people travel through the area. Part of the Gore Highway near Athol is now part of the Toowoomba Bypass. Another section is known as the Toowoomba Athol Road.
Athol's History
Athol once had its own school! It first opened on 25 July 1887 as Westbrook Provisional School. In 1903, its name changed to Athol Provisional School. It became Athol State School on 1 October 1910. The school closed its doors on 20 July 1962. It was located where Athol School Road and Berghofer Road meet.
Who Lives in Athol?
In 2021, the population of Athol was 139 people. This number comes from the 2021 census.
Learning in Athol
There are no schools directly in Athol today. Students usually go to schools in nearby towns.
Primary Schools
For younger students, the closest government primary schools are:
- Biddeston State School in Biddeston (to the north-west)
- Westbrook State School in Westbrook (to the east)
- Wyreema State School in Wyreema (to the south-east)
Secondary Schools
Older students attend government secondary schools like:
- Pittsworth State High School in Pittsworth (to the south-west)
- Harristown State High School in Harristown (to the north-east)
