Lemontree, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lemontree Queensland
Lemontree Location in Queensland
Population	27 (2021 census)
• Density	0.550/km2 (1.42/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4357
Area	49.1 km2 (19.0 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	79.1 km (49 mi) SW of Toowoomba CBD 214 km (133 mi) W of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	Toowoomba Region
County	Derby
Parish	Domville
State electorate(s)	Southern Downs
Federal Division(s)	Maranoa
Suburbs around Lemontree: Kurrowah Condamine Plains Pampas Turallin Lemontree Pampas Millmerran Millmerran Yandilla

Lemontree is a small rural area in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Toowoomba Region. In 2021, only 27 people lived there.

Where is Lemontree?

Lemontree is located near the Condamine River. This river forms its northeastern border. Most people in Lemontree work with animals. They raise sheep and beef cattle. They also grow 'fodder', which is food for farm animals.

A road called Millmerran–Cecil Plains Road runs along the western side of Lemontree.

The Story of Lemontree's Name

The name Lemontree comes from an old farm area nearby. This farm was named after a place called Lemon Tree Lagoon. It was a spot where lemon trees grew naturally.

Lemontree's Past

Lemontree was once part of a huge farm called Yandilla Station. The Gore brothers, St. George Richard Gore and Ralph Thomas Gore, started this big farm in 1841.

Later, in 1887, the land was opened up for more people to settle. This happened after a law called the Crown Lands Alienation Act of 1876.

In 1879, Lemontree became part of the Jondaryan Division. This division later became a shire in 1903. A shire is like a local government area.

In 1913, Lemontree joined the Shire of Millmerran. Then, in 2008, the area became part of the new Toowoomba Region.

How Many People Live Here?

In 2016, there were 45 people living in Lemontree. By 2021, the population had changed to 27 people.