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Josephville
Queensland
Paddocks along The Hollows Road at Josephville, Queensland 2.jpg
Paddocks along The Hollows Road, 2016
Josephville is located in Queensland
Josephville
Josephville
Location in Queensland
Population 172 (2021 census)
 • Density 2.862/km2 (7.41/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4285
Area 60.1 km2 (23.2 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s) Scenic Rim Region
State electorate(s) Scenic Rim
Federal Division(s) Wright
Localities around Josephville:
Bromelton Bromelton Beaudesert
Bromelton Josephville Cryna
Kooralbyn Laravale Laravale

Josephville is a small, quiet place in the countryside of Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Scenic Rim Region. In 2021, about 172 people lived here. Most of the land in Josephville is used for farming.

Exploring Josephville's Landscape

Sydney Brisbane railway corridor at Josephville, Queensland
The Sydney–Brisbane rail corridor passes through Josephville, 2016

Josephville is surrounded by nature. The Logan River forms part of its northern and southern borders. Another small stream called Sandy Creek also flows nearby.

In the western part of Josephville, the land rises to hills that are over 500 metres (about 1,640 feet) high. Two important routes, the Mount Lindesay Highway and the Sydney–Brisbane rail corridor, both go through Josephville.

A Look Back: Josephville's History

Josephville has an interesting past. From 1903 to 1944, a special small railway called the Beaudesert Shire Tramway had a station here. It helped people and goods move around the area.

Josephville used to be part of a larger local government area called Beaudesert Shire.

Josephville's School Days

There was once a school in Josephville. It was first called Tamrookum Lower State School and opened on November 4, 1909. Later, on October 15, 1928, its name changed to Josephville State School. However, the school closed on September 1, 1935, because not enough students were attending.

Who Lives in Josephville?

In 2021, Josephville had a population of 172 people. There were 65 households, which are like family homes. The average age of people living here was 43 years old.

Most people in Josephville were born in Australia (about 90%). The main language spoken at home is English (about 94%). The most common family backgrounds people mentioned were Australian, English, and Irish.

Working and Living in Josephville

The main type of work in Josephville is farming. Many people work as managers. Most residents work 40 hours or more each week.

There are also several large farms or 'homesteads' in the area:

  • Mountain Dale
  • Riverleigh
  • Tally-Ho
  • The Hollow

Learning in Josephville

Josephville does not have any schools right in the area. For primary school, children usually go to Tamrookum State School in Tamrookum or Beaudesert State School in nearby Beaudesert. For high school, students attend Beaudesert State High School, also in Beaudesert.

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  • Paddocks along The Hollows Road at Josephville, Queensland 2

    Paddocks along The Hollows Road, 2016

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