Finnie, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids FinnieToowoomba, Queensland |
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 Finnie
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 69 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 11.31/km2 (29.3/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4350 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 6.1 km2 (2.4 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 11 km (7 mi) SW of Toowoomba | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Toowoomba Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Condamine | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Groom | ||||||||||||||
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Finnie is a small rural area in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland, Australia. It is a quiet place where only a few people live. In 2021, about 69 people called Finnie home.
Where is Finnie Located?
Finnie is about 11 kilometers (or 6.8 miles) southwest of Toowoomba's main center.
Some important roads pass through or near Finnie. The Toowoomba–Karara Road forms its western border. The Drayton Connection Road also goes through Finnie, linking Drayton to the New England Highway.
A Look at Finnie's Past
Finnie got its name from a railway station. This station was part of the Southern railway line. It was named Finnie on April 29, 1915.
The station was named after a person who managed a stud farm, which is a place where animals like horses are bred. The Finnie railway station closed down on August 2, 1989.
Who Lives in Finnie?
The number of people living in Finnie has changed over time. In 2016, there were 94 people living there.
By 2021, the population of Finnie was 69 people.
