Sapphire Central, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sapphire Central Queensland
Sapphire Central Location in Queensland
Population	1,214 (2021 census)
• Density	8.622/km2 (22.33/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4702
Area	140.8 km2 (54.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	886 km (551 mi) NW of Brisbane 324 km (201 mi) W of Rockhampton 54 km (34 mi) W of Emerald
LGA(s)	Central Highlands Region
State electorate(s)	Gregory
Federal Division(s)	Flynn
Suburbs around Sapphire Central: Rubyvale Rubyvale Fork Lagoons Rubyvale Sapphire Central Anakie Siding Anakie Siding Anakie Siding Anakie Siding

Sapphire Central is a small area in the countryside of Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Central Highlands Region. Inside this area, you'll find the town of Sapphire. This place is famous because many beautiful Sapphire gemstones are dug up here!

In 2021, about 1,214 people lived in Sapphire Central.

Where is Sapphire Central?

Sapphire Central is mostly a flat area, sitting about 230 meters (750 feet) above sea level. However, there are some interesting hills and ranges.

Mountains and Ranges

In the north-west part of Sapphire Central, you'll find Mount Bullock. This mountain is about 335 meters (1,099 feet) high.

Towards the south-west, there's a group of hills called The Three Sisters Range. These hills reach up to 370 meters (1,210 feet) high.

A Look at History

The town of Sapphire has a history connected to gemstone mining.

Early School Days

A school called Sapphire Provisional School first opened its doors in 1904. It later became Sapphire State School in 1909. However, the school closed down in 1939.

Changing Names

For a long time, Sapphire was one of three towns in a larger area called The Gemfields. The other towns were Anakie and Rubyvale.

But on April 17, 2020, the Queensland Government made a change. They decided to split The Gemfields into three new, smaller areas. These new areas were Sapphire Central, Anakie Siding, and Rubyvale. Each new area was named after one of the towns.

Who Lives Here?

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

In 2006, the town of Sapphire had about 550 residents. By 2016, this number grew slightly to 572 people. In 2021, the whole area of Sapphire Central had a population of 1,214 people.

Learning and Schools

There are no schools directly in Sapphire Central.

For younger students, the closest primary school is in Anakie. Older students who attend high school usually go to Emerald State High School in Emerald.