Centenary Heights, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Centenary HeightsToowoomba, Queensland |
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 Centenary Heights
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 6,152 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,980/km2 (5,100/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4350 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 3.1 km2 (1.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Toowoomba Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Toowoomba South | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Groom | ||||||||||||||
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Centenary Heights is a friendly neighbourhood in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. It's a great place to live with many homes and schools. In 2021, about 6,152 people called Centenary Heights home.
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Where is Centenary Heights?
Centenary Heights is located about 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) south-east of Toowoomba's city centre. It's easy to get to from other parts of Toowoomba.
A Look Back in Time
Centenary Heights got its name in 1960. Before that, it was part of a nearby area called Middle Ridge. The name "Centenary Heights" celebrates a big event: 100 years since Queensland became its own separate state in 1859. This means it stopped being part of New South Wales.
Many schools opened in Centenary Heights over the years:
- In 1960, the Toowoomba Opportunity School opened. It helped students who needed extra support with their learning. Today, this site is used as the Toowoomba Positive Learning Centre.
- St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School welcomed its first students in 1961.
- Centenary Heights State High School opened its doors in 1968.
- Gabbinbar State School started teaching students in 1972.
- Martin Luther Primary School began in 1977.
Schools in Centenary Heights
Centenary Heights is home to several schools, offering education from primary to high school.
Gabbinbar State School
Gabbinbar State School is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It is located on Stenner Street. In 2017, it had 386 students and a team of 36 teachers. The school also has special programs for students who need extra help.
St Thomas More's Primary School
St Thomas More's Primary School is a Catholic primary school. It teaches boys and girls from Prep to Year 6. You can find it on South Street. In 2017, there were 396 students and 25 teachers at the school.
Martin Luther Primary School
Martin Luther Primary School is a private primary school. It is part of Concordia Lutheran College. This school teaches boys and girls from Prep to Year 6. It is located on Hume Street. In 2017, the college had 644 students and 68 teachers across its campuses.
Centenary Heights State High School
Centenary Heights State High School is a government high school. It teaches students from Year 7 to Year 12. The school is on Ramsay Street. In 2017, it was a large school with 1,625 students and 131 teachers. It also offers special education programs.
Toowoomba Positive Learning Centre
The Toowoomba Positive Learning Centre is a special school for high school students. It is also known as the Denise Kalble campus. This centre helps students who might have found regular schooling difficult. It aims to help them get back into learning or find a job path.
Parks and Fun Places
Centenary Heights has several parks where you can relax and play.
- Emmerson Park: This park has two separate play areas for kids. It also has a barbecue area, perfect for family picnics. There are many old, tall trees providing shade.
- Harwood Park: A nice spot for a quiet walk or some outdoor fun.
- Horner Reserve Park: This park has a small play area. It also has a large reserve for storing town water.
- Ravenscourt Street Park: Another great local park for residents to enjoy.
