Barney View, Queensland facts for kids
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Barney View Community Church (formerly Methodist/Uniting), 2006
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 Barney View
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 38 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1.035/km2 (2.68/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4287 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 36.7 km2 (14.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Scenic Rim Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Scenic Rim | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Wright | ||||||||||||||
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Barney View is a small, quiet place in the countryside of Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Scenic Rim Region. In 2021, only 38 people lived there, making it a very small community.
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What is Barney View Like?
Mount Maroon is a tall mountain in Barney View, reaching 966 meters high. The western part of Barney View is home to Mount Barney National Park, a special protected area. The upper Logan River also flows through the west of the area. You can even find a camping spot called Flanagan Reserve Bush Camping where people can stay by the river.
A Look at Barney View's History
Barney View used to be called Thulimbah. This name often caused confusion because there was another place in Queensland called Thulimbah near Stanthorpe. To fix this, the name was changed in 1916 to Barney View. The new name was chosen because of its location right next to Mount Barney.
Early Churches in Barney View
The Thulimbah Methodist Church opened its doors on June 14, 1908. It was built using timber from local trees. When the area's name changed, it became the Barney View Methodist Church. Later, in 1977, it joined with other churches to become the Barney View Uniting Church. On November 6, 2016, it closed as a Uniting Church but was leased to the community. It is now known as the Barney View Community Church.
Another church, the Barney View Lutheran Church, was opened on November 16, 1910. Services were held in both German and English. This church closed in 1966. In the 1970s, the church building was moved to Rathdowney. It was used to make the Rathdowney Methodist (later Uniting) Church bigger. The Lutheran Church still owns the original land on Barney View Road. This land is now just inside the area of Palen Creek. It is used as a campsite called Abode Park. The park is named after Pastor Armin Bode, who was a Lutheran minister in the area for many years. There is a memorial at the park to remember the old church.
Barney View's School
After a nearby school closed in 1911, it was decided in April 1918 to move its building to Barney View to start a new school. Barney View State School opened on October 4, 1918. It closed for a short time from 1938 to around 1941 because not enough students were attending. The school closed permanently in March 1961. The old school was located at 504 Barney View Road.
People of Barney View
In 2016, Barney View had 64 people living there. The average age was 54 years old. In 2021, the population was 38 people.
Important Places
The Barney View Community Church is an important local site. It is located on Mount Barney Road.
Heritage-Listed Sites
One special place in Barney View that is protected for its history is the Barney View Church and Cemetery at 101 Mount Barney Road.
Things to See and Do
If you climb to the top of Mount Maroon, which is 966 meters high, you can see amazing views in every direction.
Images for kids
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Barney View Community Church (formerly Methodist/Uniting), 2006
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Mount Maroon, 2020
