Charters Towers City, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Charters Towers City Charters Towers, Queensland
Charters Towers Stock Exchange Arcade, 2015
Charters Towers City Location in Queensland
Population	2,219 (2021 census)
• Density	765/km2 (1,980/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4820
Area	2.9 km2 (1.1 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	137 km (85 mi) SW of Townsville 1,309 km (813 mi) NW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Charters Towers Region
State electorate(s)	Traeger
Federal Division(s)	Kennedy
Suburbs around Charters Towers City: Grand Secret Richmond Hill Richmond Hill Alabama Hill Charters Towers City Queenton Towers Hill Towers Hill Queenton

Charters Towers City is the main part of the town of Charters Towers in Queensland, Australia. It's like the downtown area where many shops and businesses are. It used to be called Lissner. In 2021, about 2,219 people lived here.

A Look Back in Time

Charters Towers City has a rich history, especially with its churches and schools.

Churches and Faith

The Central Methodist Church first opened its doors in 1879. A new building replaced it in 1890. Later, in 1966, the current unique octagonal church was built. In 1977, when the Methodist Church joined with others to form the Uniting Church of Australia, it became the Charters Towers Uniting Church. A Baptist Church also opened here in 1889.

School Days

Students and staff gathered outside Charters Towers Boys State School in 1904.

Charters Towers State School started way back on October 13, 1875. Over the years, it changed quite a bit! In 1882, it split into separate schools for boys and girls. The girls' school even split again to have a separate infants' school. But don't worry, they all came back together. In 1965, the Boys School and the Girls & Infants School combined to form the Charters Towers Central State School we know today.

St Mary's College was a Catholic school opened by the Sisters of Mercy in 1882. It later joined with other schools to become Columba Catholic College in 1998. Charters Towers State High School opened on January 22, 1912, and is still a big part of the community.

Changing Names

For a long time, this central area was known as Lissner. But in 2012, people thought it would be better to call it Charters Towers City. This way, everyone would know it's the main part of Charters Towers. Some parts of nearby areas like Queenton, Grand Secret, and Richmond Hill were also included in the new Charters Towers City.

Old Buildings and Places

Charters Towers City has many old buildings that are important to its history. These are called "heritage-listed" sites. They remind us of what the town was like long ago.

Here are a few cool examples:

• The Church of Christ on Anne Street.
• The Charters Towers Post Office on Gill Street, where people have sent mail for many years.
• The Bank of New South Wales Building on Gill Street, an old bank building.
• The Charters Towers Police Station on Gill Street, where the police have worked.
• The Charters Towers Central State School on High Street, one of the oldest schools.
• The School of Mines on Hodgkinson Street, which taught people about mining.
• The Charters Towers Courthouse on Hodgkinson Street, where legal matters were handled.
• The Charters Towers Stock Exchange Arcade on Mosman Street, a very famous old building where gold was once traded.
• The Pfeiffer House on Paull Street, an interesting old home.

Learning in Charters Towers City

Charters Towers City has several schools that help young people learn and grow.

Charters Towers Central State School, 2019.

Charters Towers Central State School

This is a government primary school for students from early childhood up to Year 6. It's located on High Street. In 2018, about 214 students attended this school. It also has a special program for students who need extra support with their learning.

Columba Catholic College

This is a Catholic school that teaches students from Prep all the way to Year 12. It has two main campuses. The St Mary's campus on Mary Street is for primary students (Prep to Year 6) and also has boarding facilities for girls. The Mount Columba campus, which is in Richmond Hill, is for secondary students (Year 7 to 12) and has boarding facilities for boys. In 2018, about 491 students went to Columba Catholic College.

Charters Towers State High School

This is a government high school for students from Year 7 to Year 12. You can find it on Towers Street. In 2018, there were about 449 students enrolled here. Like the Central State School, it also offers a special education program to help all students succeed.

Community Places

The Charters Towers Uniting Church is an important place for the community. It's located on Gill Street, at the corner of Church Street.