Mount Stuart, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount StuartQueensland |
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Mount Stuart with its telecommunictions towers
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 Mount Stuart
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 0 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 0/km2 (0/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4811 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 70.1 km2 (27.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Townsville | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Burdekin | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Kennedy | ||||||||||||||
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Mount Stuart is a special area, or "locality," located in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. It's a very quiet place, as the 2021 census showed it has "no people or a very low population."
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Exploring Mount Stuart's Geography
Mount Stuart is a mountainous area with some interesting natural features. The Ross River flows along its western side. In the southwest, you'll find the Ross River Dam, which creates a large body of water called Lake Ross. This lake forms the southwestern edge of the locality.
The land here is quite hilly, rising up to the peak of Mount Stuart itself. This mountain stands tall at 584 metres (about 1,916 feet) high.
Most of Mount Stuart is used by the Australian Army as a training area. It's located close to the army's Lavarack Barracks. Even though it's called the Douglas Water Treatment Plant, this important facility is actually located within the northwest part of Mount Stuart.
The History Behind the Name
The mountain and the area around it are named after a man named Clarendon Stuart. He was a surveyor, which means he measured land. In 1861, he did the first survey of the Town of Bowen. Later, in 1865, he also surveyed the first land plots in Townsville.
Clarendon Stuart had a varied career. In 1868, he worked in Gympie as a Gold Commissioner, helping manage the gold rush there. He then moved to New South Wales and worked in the office of the Surveyor-General. Before he retired in 1892, he was a clerk and schoolmaster at Bathurst Gaol. Besides his work, he was also a talented amateur artist and held several art shows. He passed away in Sydney in 1912.
Who Lives in Mount Stuart?
Mount Stuart is a very quiet place. According to the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the area has "no people or a very low population." This means very few, if any, people live there.
Schools Near Mount Stuart
There are no schools directly in Mount Stuart. For younger students, the closest government primary schools are Weir State School in Thuringowa Central (to the north) and Wulguru State School in Wulguru (to the northeast).
For older students, the nearest government high schools are Thuringowa State High School in nearby Condon (to the northwest) and William Ross State High School in Annandale (to the northeast).
Fun Things to See and Do
One of the main attractions in Mount Stuart is the Mount Stuart Lookout. It's located right at the top of the mountain and offers amazing views over the whole Townsville area. You can reach the lookout by driving along Mount Stuart Road, which starts from Stuart Drive in nearby Roseneath. You'll also see telecommunication towers at the lookout.
The Townsville City Council also offers tours of the Douglas Water Treatment Plant. This is a great way to learn how water is cleaned and supplied to the area.
