Bohle Plains, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bohle Plains Townsville, Queensland
Kalynda Parade, Bohle Plains
Bohle Plains Location in Queensland
Population	3,989 (2021 census)
• Density	126.23/km2 (326.9/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4817
Area	31.6 km2 (12.2 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	17.7 km (11 mi) WSW of Townsville CBD 1,362 km (846 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	City of Townsville
State electorate(s)	Hinchinbrook Thuringowa
Federal Division(s)	Herbert
Suburbs around Bohle Plains: Jensen Deeragun Shaw Rangewood Bohle Plains Kirwan Alice River Gumlow Condon

Bohle Plains is a suburb located in the city of Townsville in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the City of Townsville area. In 2021, about 3,989 people lived in Bohle Plains. It's a growing community with a mix of homes and open spaces.

What is Bohle Plains?

Bohle Plains is a locality, which is like a neighborhood or district. It's found in the northern part of Queensland. The area is known for its flat lands, which is how it got the "Plains" in its name.

A Look at History

Bohle Plains is on the traditional lands of the Wulgurukaba Aboriginal people. They have lived in this area for a very long time.

The name Bohle Plains comes from the nearby Bohle River. This river was named after Henry Mackinnon Bohle. He was one of the first people to bring cattle to this region in 1863.

Where is Bohle Plains?

Bohle Plains is located west-southwest of the main Townsville CBD. Important roads run through the area. The Hervey Range Developmental Road crosses the suburb. It connects to the Bruce Highway, which is a major road. Shaw Road also helps people travel to the east.

Who Lives Here?

The number of people living in Bohle Plains has been growing. In 2016, there were 3,205 residents. By 2021, the population had increased to 3,989 people. This shows that more families and individuals are choosing to live in this area.

Schools and Learning

There are no schools directly inside Bohle Plains. However, students can easily go to schools in nearby suburbs.

• For primary school, kids can attend The Willows State School in Kirwan. Another option is Bohlevale State School in Deeragun.
• For high school, students can go to Thuringowa State High School in Condon. Other choices include Kirwan State High School in Kirwan or Northern Beaches State High School in Deeragun.

Fun Places to Visit

Bohle Plains has several parks where you can play and relax. These parks offer open spaces for activities.

• Mannikin Way Park (19°18′42″S 146°41′20″E / 19.3117°S 146.6889°E / -19.3117; 146.6889 (Mannikin Way Park))
• Needletail Way Park (19°18′44″S 146°41′35″E / 19.3122°S 146.6931°E / -19.3122; 146.6931 (Needletail Way Park))