Halifax, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Halifax Queensland
Halifax Location in Queensland
Population	462 (2016 census)
• Density	9.686/km2 (25.09/sq mi)
Established	1880
Postcode(s)	4850
Area	47.7 km2 (18.4 sq mi)
Location	1,488 km (925 mi) NW of Brisbane 131 km (81 mi) NW of Townsville 19 km (12 mi) E of Ingham
LGA(s)	Shire of Hinchinbrook
State electorate(s)	Hinchinbrook
Federal Division(s)	Kennedy
Localities around Halifax: Macknade Lucinda Lucinda Macknade Halifax Coral Sea Cordelia Braemeadows Taylors Beach

Halifax is a town and a coastal locality in the Shire of Hinchinbrook, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Halifax had a population of 462 people.

Early history

August Anderssen, a blacksmith, purchased the land in 1880 after which time the land was turned into sugar plantations.

Halifax Post Office opened on 23 August 1886.

Hunters display dead crocodiles, fish and snakes outside Robinson's Hotel, Halifax, in 1907

Local facilities

The town has a Town hall, public library and regular community markets.

Heritage listings

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

• Macrossan Street: Row of Street Trees

Education

Halifax State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 17 Victoria Terrace (18°35′01″S 146°17′05″E / 18.5836°S 146.2846°E / -18.5836; 146.2846 (Halifax State School)). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 22 students with 4 teachers (2 full-time equivalent) and 4 non-teaching staff (2 full-time equivalent).

St Peter's Catholic School is a Catholic primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 15-17 Anderssen Street (18°34′56″S 146°17′15″E / 18.5822°S 146.2876°E / -18.5822; 146.2876 (St Peter's Catholic School)). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 37 students with 4 teachers (3 full-time equivalent) and 4 non-teaching staff (2 full-time equivalent).

There is no secondary school in Halifax; the nearest is in Ingham.