Queenton, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Queenton Charters Towers, Queensland
Bushland, Queenton, 2013
Queenton Location in Queensland
Population	1,236 (2021 census)
• Density	228.9/km2 (593/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4820
Area	5.4 km2 (2.1 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	1.3 km (1 mi) E of Charters Towers CBD 135 km (84 mi) SW of Townsville 1,311 km (815 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Charters Towers Region
State electorate(s)	Traeger
Federal Division(s)	Kennedy
Suburbs around Queenton: Charters Towers City Richmond Hill Columbia Towers Hill Queenton Broughton Mosman Park Millchester Broughton

Queenton is a suburb located to the east of Charters Towers in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Charters Towers Region. In 2021, about 1,236 people lived in Queenton.

Discovering Queenton's Location

Charters Towers railway station, 2013

The main railway line, called the Great Northern railway, runs through Queenton. You can find the Charters Towers railway station right here. This railway line helps form some of the suburb's edges.

The Flinders Highway also runs along part of Queenton's eastern side. The land in Queenton is mostly flat, sitting about 300 metres above sea level. It has homes, some old mine areas, and natural bushland.

A Look Back at Queenton's History

Queenton State School, 1904

Queenton has a rich history. The Pioneer Cemetery, where many early settlers were buried, was used from 1872 to 1895. Over 5,000 people found their final resting place there.

A school called Queenton State School opened its doors on July 13, 1891. It taught students for many years before closing on September 1, 1931.

Later, a special hospital for mental health, called Charters Towers Mental Hospital, opened in 1954. It was named after Hugh Mosman, who discovered gold in Charters Towers. This hospital helped many people until it closed around 2001. Now, a new health facility and a housing area are on that same site.

In 1966, the Tors Drive-In Cinema opened, offering outdoor movie fun.

A small part of Queenton became part of the new suburb of Charters Towers City on August 3, 2012.

People Living in Queenton

The number of people living in Queenton has changed over the years.

• In 2011, there were 1,702 people.
• In 2016, the population was 1,285 people.
• By 2021, about 1,236 people called Queenton home.

Historic Places to See

Queenton has some important historical sites that are protected because of their special value. These include:

• The old Signals, Crane and Subway, Charters Towers Railway Station on Enterprise Road.
• Various Charters Towers mine shafts from the gold rush era.
• The unique Stone kerbing, channels and footbridges of Charters Towers.

Learning and Schools

There are no schools directly in Queenton. However, students can easily go to nearby schools. For primary school, options include Millchester State School, Charters Towers Central State School, and Richmond Hill State School. For high school, Charters Towers State High School is close by in Charters Towers City.

Fun Things to Do in Queenton

Queenton offers places for sports and entertainment:

• The Charters Towers Indoor Sports Centre is a great spot for various indoor sports like netball, cricket, volleyball, and soccer.
• The Charters Towers Tors Drive-in Cinema is an outdoor movie theater. It's special because it's the oldest drive-in cinema in Queensland that is still open! You can enjoy movies under the stars there.

Important Facilities

Queenton also has important facilities for the community:

• The Charters Towers Rehabilitation Unit helps people with complex mental health needs.
• The Charters Towers Pioneer Cemetery is an old burial ground, important for understanding the area's past.