Linthorpe, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Linthorpe Queensland
Fields and windmill along Biddeston Linthorpe Road, 2014
Linthorpe Location in Queensland
Population	416 (2021 census)
• Density	3.838/km2 (9.94/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4356
Area	108.4 km2 (41.9 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	14.5 km (9 mi) N of Pittsworth 24.5 km (15 mi) SSW of Oakey 34.4 km (21 mi) W of Toowoomba CBD 168 km (104 mi) W of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Toowoomba Region
State electorate(s)	Condamine
Federal Division(s)	Groom
Suburbs around Linthorpe: Motley Aubigny Biddeston Mount Tyson Rossvale Linthorpe Southbrook Stoneleigh Pittsworth Broxburn

Linthorpe is a small countryside area in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland, Australia. It's known as a "locality," which is like a small district or neighborhood. In 2021, about 416 people lived in Linthorpe.

Linthorpe's Location and Landscape

Mount Haystack, 2014

Linthorpe is located in a famous farming area called the Darling Downs. This region is known for its rich soil and flat lands, perfect for growing crops.

Major roads help mark the edges of Linthorpe:

• The Gore Highway is along its southern side.
• The Toowoomba–Cecil Plains Road runs along the northern edge.
• The Oakey-Pittsworth Road is on the north-western side.

Linthorpe also has a few hills and mountains:

• Dummies Mountain is about 610 meters (2,001 feet) high.
• Majuba Hill is about 599 meters (1,965 feet) high.
• Mount Haystack is about 528 meters (1,732 feet) high.

A Look Back at Linthorpe's History

First day pupils, Linthorpe School

Linthorpe has a simple but interesting history, especially when it comes to its school.

• A school first opened here on 12 March 1900. It was called Motley Provisional School. A "provisional school" was a type of small school set up in new areas.
• In January 1901, its name changed to Linthorpe Provisional School.
• On 1 January 1909, it became Linthorpe State School, meaning it was a full public school.
• The school taught students until it closed in 1960. It was located at 1190 Stoneleigh Road.

Who Lives in Linthorpe?

The number of people living in Linthorpe has changed a little over the years.

• In 2016, there were 440 people living in Linthorpe.
• By 2021, the population was 416 people.

Learning and Schools Near Linthorpe

Linthorpe itself does not have any schools. Students living here travel to nearby towns for their education.

For primary school, children can go to:

• Mount Tyson State School, to the west in Mount Tyson.
• Biddeston State School, to the north-east in Biddeston.
• Southbrook State School, to the east in Southbrook.
• Pittsworth State School, to the south in Pittsworth.

For high school, students usually attend:

• Oakey State High School, located north in Oakey.
• Pittsworth State High School, located south in Pittsworth.