Cotswold Hills, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cotswold HillsToowoomba, Queensland |
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Cotswold Hills panorama, 2008
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 Cotswold Hills
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 1,620 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 279/km2 (720/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4350 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 5.8 km2 (2.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Toowoomba Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Condamine | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Groom | ||||||||||||||
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Cotswold Hills is a cool place in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. It's known as a "rural-residential" area. This means it has homes with bigger yards, like small farms, but it's still close to the city.
In 2021, about 1,620 people lived in Cotswold Hills. It's a great spot for families who like a bit more space.
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Where is Cotswold Hills?
Cotswold Hills is about 8 kilometers (5 miles) north-west of the main part of Toowoomba. You can get there easily from the Warrego Highway.
The area has clear borders. Holmes Road is to the north. Boundary Street is to the east. To the south, you'll find Bridge Street and the Toowoomba Connection Road. Part of Gowrie Junction Road is to the west.
A big road called the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing goes through the north-western part. But don't worry, there are no exits or entrances to this road inside Cotswold Hills itself.
A Quick Look at History
Cotswold Hills used to be part of the Shire of Jondaryan. This was a local government area.
In 2008, many smaller areas joined together. This created the larger Toowoomba Region. Cotswold Hills became part of this new region.
Who Lives Here?
The number of people living in Cotswold Hills has been growing.
- In 2016, there were 1,278 people living here.
- By 2021, the population grew to 1,620 people.
This shows that more and more families are choosing to call Cotswold Hills home!
Schools Near Cotswold Hills
There aren't any schools right inside Cotswold Hills. But don't worry, there are good schools very close by.
- For primary school, kids can go to Fairview Heights State School. It's in Wilsonton, which is to the south-east.
- Another option is Gowrie State School. This school is in Gowrie Junction, to the north.
- For high school, the closest government school is Wilsonton State High School. It's located in Wilsonton Heights, also to the south-east.
Fun Things to Do
Cotswold Hills has a fantastic park for everyone to enjoy!
John Trousdell Park
John Trousdell Park is a huge recreation area. It's about 11.77 hectares (that's like 29 football fields!). You can find it on Hamzah Drive.
This park has lots of cool stuff:
- A fun playground for younger kids.
- Barbeque and picnic spots for family outings.
- A court where you can play basketball or tennis.
- Bushland trails perfect for walking or riding bikes.
The Toowoomba Regional Council takes care of the park. It's a great place to spend time outdoors!
