Darling Heights, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Darling HeightsToowoomba, Queensland |
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University of South Queensland's Toowoomba campus at Darling Heights, 2015
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 Darling Heights
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 5,157 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 860/km2 (2,200/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4350 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 6.0 km2 (2.3 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Toowoomba Region | ||||||||||||||
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| Federal Division(s) | Groom | ||||||||||||||
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Darling Heights is a suburb in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. It's a place where you can find both homes and some open, rural areas. In 2021, about 5,157 people lived here. It's known for being home to the University of Southern Queensland.
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Where is Darling Heights?
Darling Heights is located on the southern edge of Toowoomba city. It sits on a ridge, with land sloping down towards the west. This western part has many homes and used to be mostly horse paddocks.
To the east, you'll find the suburb of Kearneys Spring. Many people think parts of Kearneys Spring are also part of Darling Heights. The southern part of Darling Heights has larger blocks of land and small farms. To the north is the suburb of Harristown.
A Look at Darling Heights' Past
Darling Heights got its name on January 1, 1966. The name was chosen because a new university college was being planned for the area. They first thought of calling it "College Heights."
However, when the college was expected to be named the Darling Downs Institute of Technology, they decided on "Darling Heights" instead. In 1992, this institute became the University of Southern Queensland.
Darling Heights State School opened its doors on January 29, 1980.
Who Lives in Darling Heights?
In 2021, the population of Darling Heights was 5,157 people.
In 2016, about 3.9% of the people living here were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Most people, about 62.9%, were born in Australia. Other common countries of birth included India and Iraq.
Most homes (65.8%) spoke English. Other languages spoken included Arabic, Telugu, and Mandarin. For religion, many people were Catholic, followed by those with no religion, Anglican, and Islam.
Learning in Darling Heights
Darling Heights is home to a primary school and a university campus.
Darling Heights State School
Darling Heights State School is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It's located on Wuth Street. In 2017, the school had 690 students. It also has special programs for students with special needs and those learning English.
University of Southern Queensland
The University of Southern Queensland has a campus right here in Darling Heights. This was the very first campus built for the university.
There are no high schools directly in Darling Heights. The closest government high school is Harristown State High School, which is in the nearby suburb of Harristown.
Getting Around Darling Heights
Darling Heights is served by the Number 901 Toowoomba City Bus route. This bus travels through the suburb, making it easy to get around.
The University of Southern Queensland campus is a major bus stop. You can catch buses from here to the City, KMart Plaza, and Clifford Gardens. These services run regularly from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Even though a train line runs along the western edge of the suburb, there are no passenger train services in this area.
Fun Places to Visit
Darling Heights has some interesting places to explore:
- Ju Raku En Japanese Garden: This is a beautiful 4.5-hectare (about 11-acre) Japanese stroll garden. It's designed in a traditional style and is a peaceful place to visit.
- Darling Heights Post Office: You can find the post office at the USQ Campus, on the ground floor of W Block.
- Uni Plaza: This is a shopping area with different shops, places to eat, and services. It's officially in Kearneys Spring but is very close to Darling Heights.
