Prince Henry Heights, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prince Henry HeightsToowoomba, Queensland |
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 Prince Henry Heights
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 600 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 380/km2 (980/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4350 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1.6 km2 (0.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Toowoomba Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Toowoomba North | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Groom | ||||||||||||||
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Prince Henry Heights is a quiet neighborhood. It is located just outside of Toowoomba, a city in Queensland, Australia. In 2021, about 600 people lived here.
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Where is Prince Henry Heights?
Prince Henry Heights is about 5 kilometers (3 miles) east of the Toowoomba city centre. It is a small area with homes.
How Prince Henry Heights Got Its Name
This neighborhood was named after Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester. He was a member of the British Royal Family. Prince Henry was also the Governor-General of Australia from 1945 to 1947. A road called Prince Henry Drive was already in the area before he became Governor-General.
Natural Surroundings
Prince Henry Heights is surrounded by two large natural areas. These are Jubilee Park and Redwood Park. These parks are along Toowoomba's eastern edge. They are great places to explore nature and enjoy the outdoors.
Who Lives in Prince Henry Heights?
The number of people living in Prince Henry Heights has grown over time.
- In 2006, there were 512 people.
- By 2016, the population grew to 571 people.
- In 2021, the population reached 600 people.
This area is known for being a comfortable place to live.
Schools Near Prince Henry Heights
There are no schools directly inside Prince Henry Heights.
- The closest public primary school is Toowoomba East State School. It is in East Toowoomba, which is to the south-west.
- The closest public high school is Toowoomba State High School. It is in Mount Lofty, to the west.
