Clifton, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids CliftonQueensland |
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The Old Clifton Butter Factory, 2007. Now demolished.
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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) | ||||||||||||||
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LGA(s) | Toowoomba Region | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Condamine | ||||||||||||||
Federal Division(s) | Maranoa | ||||||||||||||
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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.
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History
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). 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). 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).
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). 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).
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.