Darlington, Queensland facts for kids
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 Darlington
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 98 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1.849/km2 (4.79/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4285 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 53.0 km2 (20.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Scenic Rim Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Scenic Rim | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Wright | ||||||||||||||
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Darlington is a small countryside area in the beautiful Scenic Rim Region of Queensland, Australia. It's a quiet place where people enjoy nature. In 2021, about 98 people lived here, making it a very small community.
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Darlington's Landscape
Darlington is located in the upper part of the Albert River valley. The river actually splits into two branches here. The land in the north is about 160 meters (525 feet) above sea level. However, some of the highest hills and peaks can reach up to 600 meters (1,968 feet) high.
Mount Alexander is a notable peak in the northeast. From here, a series of ridges stretch out from the Lamington Plateau. The higher, steeper parts of the land are still covered in trees and plants. In the south, where the land is flatter, many areas have been cleared. The Jinbroken Range in the west forms a natural border with nearby areas like Hillview.
A Look Back in Time
Darlington has a history connected to its schools.
- Darlington Provisional School first opened its doors on November 17, 1890.
- It became Darlington State School on January 1, 1909.
- However, this school closed in 1914.
- A new Darlington State School opened later, on May 30, 1938.
Another school, Readville Provisional School, also known as Widgee Creek School, opened in 1903. It became a state school on January 1, 1909. But it closed in 1911 because not enough students were attending. The school building was later moved to Barney View in April 1918.
Who Lives in Darlington?
In 2016, Darlington had 88 people living there. There were 34 households in total. Slightly more than half of the people were females (52.2%), and males made up 47.8%. The average age of people living here was 37 years old.
By 2021, the population of Darlington grew slightly to 98 people. This shows it remains a small, close-knit community.
Learning in Darlington
Darlington State School is a government primary school. It teaches students from Prep (the first year of school) up to Year 6. Both boys and girls attend this school. You can find it at 2744 Kerry Road. In 2018, the school had 30 students. It also had 8 teachers and 7 other staff members who help the school run smoothly.
There are no high schools directly in Darlington. If students want to go to secondary school, the closest government high school is Beaudesert State High School. This school is located in Beaudesert, which is to the north of Darlington.
Things to See and Do
Darlington is a popular spot for visitors because it's very close to the amazing Lamington National Park. The area also has the beautiful scenery typical of the Scenic Rim region.
- Darlington Park on Kerry Road is a private camping ground where people can stay.
- Many other places in Darlington offer different types of accommodation. You can find bed and breakfast places, homesteads, and cozy cottages to stay in.
