Scottville, Queensland facts for kids
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 Scottville
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 279 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 17.66/km2 (45.7/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4804 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 15.8 km2 (6.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Whitsunday Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Burdekin | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Capricornia | ||||||||||||||
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Scottville is a small town in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, Australia. It is a rural area, meaning it is mostly countryside. In 2021, about 279 people lived in Scottville.
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Where is Scottville?
Scottville is located in an area known for coal mining, called the Bowen Basin. It is about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) south of a bigger town called Collinsville.
Scottville is part of the Whitsunday Regional Council area. The main offices for this council are in Proserpine, which is about 89 kilometers (55 miles) to the east.
The Story of Scottville
How Scottville Got Its Name
Scottville started as a town built by a company called Bowen Consolidated Coal Mines Limited. This company wanted a place for its workers to live. It was first planned to be called Scottdale or Scotsdale. These names were chosen to honor two of the company's directors, Adam Hall Scott and John Dinsdale. However, the postal service had some concerns, so the name was changed to Scottville.
Early Days of Scottville School
The first school in Scottville was called Scottdale Provisional School. It opened on January 28, 1924. The first teacher was Albert Czislowski. The school started in a simple building with an iron roof and walls made of bags. By June 1924, 35 students were learning there.
In August 1924, the Queensland Government decided to build a proper school building. It cost £744, which was a lot of money back then! The school's name changed to Scottville Provisional School in September 1924. Then, on February 27, 1925, it officially became Scottville State School.
Fun and Games in Scottville
The Scottville sports ground opened on June 3, 1924. People from Collinsville even came by bus to join the fun! They had many different sports and games. These included kicking and throwing balls, wood chopping, and even wheelbarrow racing. There was also a ladies' nail driving contest and 5-a-side soccer games.
Who Lives in Scottville?
The number of people living in Scottville has changed over the years:
- In 2011, there were 344 people.
- In 2016, the population was 259 people.
- In 2021, the population was 279 people.
Important Places in Scottville
Scottville has some places that are important to its history. These are called heritage-listed sites. One of these is the Bowen Consolidated Colliery. You can find it near Station Street and Second Avenue. This site shows the town's connection to coal mining.
Learning in Scottville
Scottville State School is a primary school for children from Prep to Year 6. It is located at 21 Eleventh Avenue. In 2018, about 45 students attended the school. They were taught by 3 teachers, with help from 4 other staff members.
For older students, the closest high school is Collinsville State High School. It is in the nearby town of Collinsville.
