Hirstglen, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids HirstglenQueensland |
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Fields along Greenmount Hirstvale Road, 2014
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 Hirstglen
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 77 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1.799/km2 (4.66/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4359 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 490–850 m (1,608–2,789 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 42.8 km2 (16.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Toowoomba Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Condamine | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Groom | ||||||||||||||
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Hirstglen is a small country area in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Toowoomba Region, located on the Darling Downs. In 2021, about 77 people lived there.
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Exploring Hirstglen's Landscape
Hirstglen is nestled in a special part of Australia. Its northern and eastern edges follow the Great Dividing Range. This huge mountain range acts like a natural wall. It separates rivers that flow inland from rivers that flow towards the Coral Sea on the coast.
A small river called Kings Creek forms part of Hirstglen's southern border. This creek eventually joins the larger Condamine River.
Two main roads cross through Hirstglen. The Gatton–Clifton Road goes from north to south. The Greenmount-Hirstvale Road comes in from the west.
The land in Hirstglen is used for two main things. People raise animals by letting them graze on natural plants. They also grow crops in the fields.
A Glimpse into Hirstglen's Past
Hirstglen once had its own school! The Hirstglen State School opened its doors on May 6, 1930. It was located on the southern side of Hirstglen Road. However, the school closed down on February 22, 1948.
Who Lives in Hirstglen?
The number of people living in Hirstglen is quite small.
- In 2016, there were 83 people living here.
- By 2021, the population was 77 people.
Learning in Hirstglen
There are no schools directly in Hirstglen today. Young students usually go to Pilton State School. This primary school is in the nearby town of Pilton, to the south.
For older students, the closest high school is Clifton State High School. It is located in Clifton, which is to the south-west of Hirstglen.
