Mount Marrow, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount MarrowQueensland |
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Mount Marrow State School, 2023
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 Mount Marrow
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 182 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 21.93/km2 (56.8/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4306 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 8.3 km2 (3.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Ipswich | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Ipswich West | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Blair | ||||||||||||||
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Mount Marrow is a small, quiet area in Queensland, Australia. It's a rural locality within the City of Ipswich. In 2021, about 182 people lived there.
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Exploring Mount Marrow's Location
Mount Marrow is located about 18.5 kilometers (11.5 miles) west of the main part of Ipswich.
The Mountain Itself
The area gets its name from a mountain called Mount Marrow. This mountain is in the northern part of the locality. It rises to about 270 meters (886 feet) above sea level.
What People Do There
At Mount Marrow, there is a quarry on the mountain. A quarry is a place where rocks and sand are dug out of the ground. They take out something called "aggregate," which is used to build roads and other construction projects. Besides the quarry, most of the land in Mount Marrow is used for grazing. This means farmers let animals like cattle or sheep eat grass there.
A Glimpse into Mount Marrow's Past
The main historical event in Mount Marrow is the opening of its local school. Mount Marrow State School first opened its doors on 4 November 1909.
Learning in Mount Marrow
Mount Marrow State School is a government primary school. It teaches boys and girls from Prep (the first year of school) up to Year 6. You can find the school at 272 Thagoona-Haigslea Road.
School Life
In 2017, the school had 66 students. There were 5 teachers and 6 other staff members helping out. The next year, in 2018, the school had 65 students with the same number of teachers and staff.
High School Options
There are no high schools directly in Mount Marrow. Students who are ready for secondary school usually go to Rosewood State High School. This school is located in the nearby town of Rosewood, which is to the south-west of Mount Marrow.
