Milford, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Milford Queensland
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Milford Location in Queensland
Population	190 (2021 census)
• Density	10.38/km2 (26.9/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4310
Area	18.3 km2 (7.1 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	5.6 km (3 mi) SE of Boonah 41.8 km (26 mi) W of Beaudesert 50.8 km (32 mi) S of Ipswich 99.6 km (62 mi) SW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	Scenic Rim Region
State electorate(s)	Scenic Rim
Federal Division(s)	Wright
Suburbs around Milford: Dugandan Allandale Allandale Dugandan Milford Cannon Creek Bunburra Bunburra Cannon Creek

Milford is a small, quiet place in the countryside of Queensland, Australia. It's known as a rural locality within the Scenic Rim Region. In 2021, about 190 people called Milford home. It's a peaceful area with lots of open fields and rolling hills.

Geography of Milford

Milford is mostly made up of open fields and gentle hills. You'll find many rural homes scattered across the landscape. There aren't any big main roads or famous natural landmarks here. It's a calm, green area perfect for country living.

History of Milford

The name Milford comes from a local farm. This farm was named by Andrew Mahaffey around 1877.

Milford Church History

A Primitive Methodist church opened in Milford on December 10, 1889. Later, in 1977, it became the Milford Uniting Church. This happened when the Methodist Church joined with other churches. The church building was sold in 2000. It was first used as a weekender (a place for weekend stays). Then, in 2007, it became a bed-and-breakfast for visitors. You can find it at 438 Milford Road.

Milford School History

Milford Provisional School first opened its doors on April 12, 1886. It became the new Milford State School on July 6, 1900. Mr. J. Haygarth from Boonah officially opened it. The school closed down on December 14, 1984. The old school building is at 382 Milford Road. Today, it is used as a private home.

People of Milford

In 2021, Milford had a population of 190 people. In 2016, there were 207 people living here. The average age was 46 years old. This was a bit older than the national average.

Most people in Milford were born in Australia (84.2%). The main language spoken at home was English (88.8%). The most common backgrounds people identified with were Australian, English, and German.

Education in Milford

There are no schools located directly in Milford. Students usually travel to nearby towns for their education. The closest government primary and secondary schools are in Boonah. These are Boonah State School and Boonah State High School. Boonah is located to the north-west of Milford.