Redwood, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids RedwoodToowoomba, Queensland |
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Warrego Highway, 2014
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 Redwood
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 159 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 37.0/km2 (96/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4350 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 4.3 km2 (1.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 5 km (3 mi) E of Toowoomba | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Toowoomba Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Toowoomba North | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Groom | ||||||||||||||
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Redwood is a small, quiet area located just outside the city of Toowoomba in Queensland, Australia. It's a rural locality, meaning it has a countryside feel with lots of nature. In 2021, about 159 people lived in Redwood.
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Where is Redwood Located?
Redwood is about 5 kilometers (3 miles) east of the center of Toowoomba. A big part of Redwood, about half of its total area, is covered by a large bushland park called Redwood Park. This park is huge, covering about 2,243 hectares (5,543 acres)! The suburb was actually named after this park in 1981.
Most of the people living in Redwood live on the western side, close to East Toowoomba. This area is on the ridge of the Great Dividing Range, which is a long chain of mountains. Here, the land is quite high, about 650 meters (2,130 feet) above sea level. As you go further east in Redwood, the land slopes down to about 360 meters (1,180 feet) near Withcott.
Main Roads in Redwood
The Warrego Highway used to be the main road connecting Ipswich to Toowoomba and other towns further west. This highway goes right through Redwood. It was the most important road for getting over the Great Dividing Range until September 2019.
That's when the Toowoomba Bypass Road opened. People often call it the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing. This new road is located to the north-east of Toowoomba and helps traffic get around the city more easily.
How Many People Live in Redwood?
The number of people living in Redwood has changed a bit over the years:
- In 2011, there were 17 people.
- In 2016, the population grew to 170 people.
- In 2021, the population was 159 people.
Important Old Buildings
Redwood is home to a special old house called Glen Alpine. It's a beautiful villa located at 32-36 East Street. This building is "heritage-listed," which means it's considered very important because of its history and unique design. It's protected so that future generations can also enjoy and learn from it.
