Preston, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Preston Toowoomba, Queensland
Preston Location in Queensland
Population	644 (2021 census)
• Density	34.07/km2 (88.2/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4352
Area	18.9 km2 (7.3 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	10 km (6 mi) SSE of Toowoomba
LGA(s)	Toowoomba Region Lockyer Valley Region
State electorate(s)	Condamine
Federal Division(s)	Groom
Suburbs around Preston: Kearneys Spring Middle Ridge Upper Flagstone Top Camp Preston Rockmount Hodgson Vale Hodgson Vale Ramsay

Preston is a quiet, rural area in Queensland, Australia. It's special because it's split between two local government areas: the Toowoomba Region and the Lockyer Valley Region. In 2021, about 644 people called Preston home.

Where is Preston?

Preston is found southeast of a bigger town called Toowoomba. It's also just east of another place named Hodgson Vale.

Preston's Past

Preston has an interesting history, especially with its old school and a church that moved!

The Preston School

A school called Prestons Provisional School first opened its doors in 1896. It later became Prestons State School in 1909. However, in 1925, not many students were attending. So, it became a "half-time" school, sharing a teacher with Eton Vale State School. It closed completely later that same year.

But that wasn't the end! In April 1930, the school reopened with a slightly different name: Preston State School. It finally closed for good in 1947. The school was located around 13 Nass Road.

The Moving Church

In 2006, an old church called St David's Anglican Church found a new home in Preston. It was moved all the way from a place called Oman Ama!

This church was first built and opened in Oman Ama in 1905. It closed for a while in 1972 but reopened in 1985. Its final closure in Oman Ama was in 2002. Now, it's located at 330 Preston Boundary Road in Preston. It's used as a beautiful wedding chapel at a place called Preston Manor & Village Chapel.

People in Preston

The number of people living in Preston has changed a little over the years. In 2016, about 614 people lived here. By 2021, the population had grown slightly to 644 people.

Community Groups

The local branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association (QCWA) meets in Preston. This group helps women in rural areas and supports their communities. Their meeting place is at 95 Preston-Boundary Road.