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Geham
Queensland
Argyle Homestead (2009).jpg
Argyle Homestead, 2009
Geham is located in Queensland
Geham
Geham
Location in Queensland
Population 489 (2016 census)
 • Density 10.316/km2 (26.72/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4352
Area 47.4 km2 (18.3 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s) Toowoomba Region
State electorate(s) Condamine
Federal Division(s) Groom
Suburbs around Geham:
Groomsville Groomsville Merritts Creek
Groomsville Geham Mount Luke
Kleinton Cabarlah Fifteen Mile

Geham is a rural locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Geham had a population of 489 people.

Geography

The New England Highway passes through Geham. The northwest boundary is aligned with Cooby Creek.

History

A Highfields Post Office opened on 1 January 1868 and was renamed Geham in 1876.

Heritage listings

Geham has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

Education

Geham State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 9625 New England Highway (27°24′23″S 151°59′45″E / 27.4063°S 151.9959°E / -27.4063; 151.9959 (Geham State School)). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 140 students with 11 teachers (8 full-time equivalent) and 9 non-teaching staff (5 full-time equivalent).

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