Highworth, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids HighworthSunshine Coast, Queensland |
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 Highworth
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 348 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 268/km2 (690/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4560 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1.3 km2 (0.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Sunshine Coast Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Nicklin | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Fairfax | ||||||||||||||
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Highworth is a small area in the Sunshine Coast Region of Queensland, Australia. It's known as a "locality," which means it's a specific place or district. In 2021, about 348 people lived in Highworth.
Highworth's Landscape
Highworth has a mix of areas. Part of it has homes, like an extension of the nearby town of Nambour. The rest of Highworth is used for farming. Here, you'll mostly see animals like cattle grazing on the natural plants.
A Look Back in Time
People believe Highworth got its name from a town called Highworth in England.
A school called Highworth Provisional School first opened its doors on 27 May 1901. It later became Highworth State School on 1 January 1909. However, the school closed down on 15 August 1932.
Who Lives in Highworth?
The number of people living in Highworth has changed a bit over the years:
- In 2011, there were 307 people living here.
- By 2016, the population was 301 people.
- In the most recent count in 2021, the population grew to 348 people.
Learning in Highworth
There are no schools directly in Highworth itself. Students usually go to schools in nearby areas. The closest primary school is Burnside State School. It is located in Burnside, which is just to the south. For high school, students attend Burnside State High School, also in Burnside.
