Hoya, Queensland facts for kids
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Fields at Hoya, 2016
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 Hoya
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 251 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 30.61/km2 (79.3/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4310 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 8.2 km2 (3.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Scenic Rim Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Scenic Rim | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Wright | ||||||||||||||
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Hoya is a small country area in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Scenic Rim Region. In 2021, about 251 people lived there.
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Where Hoya Is
Hoya is mostly farmland. It sits about 150 meters (or 490 feet) above sea level. A main road, the Boonah Fassifern Road, runs along the southern edge of the area.
Hoya's Past
Hoya has a history that goes back to the 1800s.
Early Buildings
A Lutheran Church was opened in Hoya in 1882. This shows that people were settling and building communities here a long time ago.
The Railway Line
Hoya used to have its own railway station! The Fassifern railway line was Queensland's very first branch railway line. It opened in stages. First, it connected Ipswich to Harrisville in July 1882.
Later, in September 1887, the line was extended to Dugandan. Hoya had its own stop called Hoya railway station. This station was on Hoya Road, close to Heise Road. The railway line was an important way for people and goods to travel. However, the line eventually closed down in June 1964.
Post Office Services
For many years, Hoya also had its own postal services. A place to receive mail opened in Hoya in January 1892. Later, a full post office started operating in July 1927. This made it easier for people in Hoya to send and receive letters and packages. The post office closed in April 1955.
People of Hoya
In 2021, the population of Hoya was 251 people. This is a small, close-knit community.
What People Do
Many people in Hoya work as professionals. A lot of residents work full-time, often more than 40 hours each week.
Backgrounds and Languages
Most people in Hoya were born in Australia. The most common language spoken at home is English. Many residents have Australian, English, or German family backgrounds.
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Fields at Hoya, 2016
