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Clifton
Queensland
Old Clifton Dairy.jpg
The Old Clifton Butter Factory, 2007. Now demolished.
Clifton is located in Queensland
Clifton
Clifton
Location in Queensland
Population 1,456 (2016 census)
 • Density 31.72/km2 (82.2/sq mi)
Established 1840
Postcode(s) 4361
Area 45.9 km2 (17.7 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s) Toowoomba Region
State electorate(s) Condamine
Federal Division(s) Maranoa
Localities around Clifton:
Kings Creek Kings Creek Missen Flat
Ryeford Clifton Headington Hill
Sandy Camp Elphinstone Spring Creek

Clifton is a rural town and locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Clifton had a population of 1,456 people.

History

Clifton war memorial
Clifton war memorial, 2008

Clifton Post Office opened on 20 April 1869 (it was known as King's Creek for a short period in 1869).

The Clifton War Memorial is located on the corner of King and Edward Streets.

Facilities

The Clifton Library is operated by the Toowoomba Regional Council. The library is located on Meara Place and is open five days a week (Tuesday through Saturday).

Clifton Historical Museum is located in the old butter factory where there is a range of early agricultural tools and machinery on display. It is staffed by volunteers.



Education

Clifton State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Tooth Street (27°55′54″S 151°54′15″E / 27.9317°S 151.9042°E / -27.9317; 151.9042 (Clifton State School)). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 100 students with 10 teachers (8 full-time equivalent) and 10 non-teaching staff (5 full-time equivalent).

Clifton State High School is a government secondary (7-12) school for boys and girls at 32 East Street (27°56′02″S 151°55′00″E / 27.9339°S 151.9168°E / -27.9339; 151.9168 (Clifton State High School)). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 240 students with 30 teachers (27 full-time equivalent) and 17 non-teaching staff (13 full-time equivalent).

Clifton Cluster Special Education Program is a primary and secondary (Prep-12) special education program at Clifton State High School at 32 East Street (27°56′02″S 151°55′00″E / 27.9339°S 151.9168°E / -27.9339; 151.9168 (Clifton Cluster - Special Education Program)).

St Francis De Sales School is a Catholic primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 16 Meara Place (27°55′43″S 151°54′15″E / 27.9287°S 151.9042°E / -27.9287; 151.9042 (St Francis De Sales School)). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 53 students with 7 teachers (5 full-time equivalent) and 4 non-teaching staff (3 full-time equivalent).

Vitruvian scroll
Vitruvian scroll tile, main street, Clifton.

Road infrastructure

The New England Highway runs along the eastern boundary. Gatton–Clifton Road enters from the east, Felton-Clifton Road enters from the north, and Clifton-Leyburn Road exits to the west.

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