Harristown, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids HarristownToowoomba, Queensland |
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Redlands, now Concordia Lutheran College Administration Centre, 1992
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Population | 8,555 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 1,188/km2 (3,080/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4350 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 7.2 km2 (2.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
Location | 4 km (2 mi) SW of Toowoomba | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Toowoomba Region | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Toowoomba South | ||||||||||||||
Federal Division(s) | Groom | ||||||||||||||
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Harristown is a residential locality in Toowoomba in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Harristown had a population of 8,555 people.
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History
The suburb was officially named in 1981, and is believed to honour George Harris (1831–1891), a Brisbane businessman. Originally in the Shire of Drayton, the suburb was first opened as the Harristown Estate in 1902, and in 1911, Harristown State School opened. From 1915 until 1993, the suburb had a functioning railway station on the Toowoomba–Wyreema line. After World War II, the area boomed.
Heritage listings
Harristown has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- 8 Panda Street: Smithfield House
- corner of South Street and Anzac Avenue: Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery
- 154 Stephen Street: Redlands
Features
- Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery
- Milne Bay Museum
- Elders and Landmark Saleyards
Education
Harristown State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 332 South Street (27°34′31″S 151°56′02″E / 27.5752°S 151.9339°E). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 397 students with 34 teachers (28 full-time equivalent) and 32 non-teaching staff (21 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.
Harristown State High School is a government secondary (7-12) school for boys and girls at 341-367 South Street (27°34′29″S 151°55′54″E / 27.5746°S 151.9317°E). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 1,661 students with 142 teachers (130 full-time equivalent) and 57 non-teaching staff (46 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program and an Intensive English program.
St Anthony's School is a Catholic primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 9 Memory Street (27°34′24″S 151°56′08″E / 27.5732°S 151.9356°E). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 244 students with 18 teachers (14 full-time equivalent) and 11 non-teaching staff (7 full-time equivalent).
Concordia Lutheran College is a private primary (Prep-6) campus of Concordia Lutheran College for boys and girls at 67 Warwick Street (27°34′32″S 151°55′39″E / 27.5755°S 151.9276°E). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 644 students with 68 teachers (48 full-time equivalent) and 75 non-teaching staff (45 full-time equivalent).
Concordia Lutheran College is a private secondary (7-12) school for boys and girls at 154 Stephen Street (27°34′24″S 151°55′48″E / 27.5732°S 151.9299°E). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 644 students with 68 teachers (48 full-time equivalent) and 75 non-teaching staff (45 full-time equivalent).