Kleinton, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kleinton Queensland
Charmaine Court, 2014
Kleinton Location in Queensland
Population	2,205 (2021 census)
• Density	155.3/km2 (402/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4352
Area	14.2 km2 (5.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	2.2 km (1 mi) N of Highfields 16.9 km (11 mi) N of Toowoomba CBD 145 km (90 mi) W of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Toowoomba Region
State electorate(s)	Condamine Toowoomba North
Federal Division(s)	Groom
Suburbs around Kleinton: Groomsville Groomsville Geham Meringandan Kleinton Cabarlah Meringandan Highfields Cabarlah

Kleinton is a small country area in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Toowoomba Region. In 2021, about 2,205 people lived there.

Where is Kleinton?

Kleinton is located in a region called the Darling Downs. This area is known for its farming and natural beauty.

The land in Kleinton is used in different ways. In the south, there are homes on large blocks of land. This is because it's close to the town of Highfields. The middle part of Kleinton still has lots of trees and open spaces. The northern edge of Kleinton is near Cooby Dam. This northern area is mostly undeveloped, but some trees have been cleared.

A Look at Kleinton's History

Kleinton State School in 1910

Kleinton was named after an early settler named Michael Klein. He lived in the area a long time ago.

A railway line used to run through Kleinton. It was called the Crows Nest railway line. This line operated from 1883 until 1961, helping people and goods travel.

The Old Kleinton School

Kleinton State School opened its doors on February 20, 1911. The Brazier family, who owned a local brickworks, donated the land for the school. It is thought to be Queensland's oldest one-teacher school built with bricks. The school closed in December 1970.

Who Lives in Kleinton?

In 2016, about 1,617 people lived in Kleinton. By 2021, the population had grown to 2,205 people. This shows that more families are choosing to live in this area.

Learning in Kleinton

Amaroo Environmental Education Centre, which used to be Kleinton State School

Today, the old Kleinton State School building is home to the Amaroo Environmental Education Centre. This center is located at 90 Kleinton School Road. It is a special place where students can learn about nature and the environment.

There are no primary or secondary schools directly in Kleinton. However, students can attend schools in nearby towns. The closest primary schools are Highfields State School in Highfields, Meringandan State School in Meringandan West, and Geham State School in Geham. For high school, students usually go to Highfields State Secondary College in Highfields.