Stanwell, Queensland facts for kids
| Stanwell Queensland |
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Railway bridge across Neerkol Creek near Stanwell
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| Population | 303 (2011 census) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4702 | ||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Rockhampton Region | ||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mirani | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Flynn | ||||||||||||
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Stanwell is a town and rural locality in the Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2011 census, Stanwell had a population of 303 people.
Geography
Stanwell is located on the Capricorn Highway and the Central Western railway line. Neerkol Creek flows past the town.
History
Early settlers in the Stanwell area were involved in dairying, quarrying or working for the railways.
Stanwell State School opened on 7 November 1873.
A postal receiving office opened in about 1874; a post office opened on 1 October 1880.
In 1893, a quarry leased by Bishop John Cani was used to provide sandstone for the construction of St Josephs Roman Catholic Cathedral in Rockhampton.
An honour board was erected in the School of Arts Hall to honour those who served in World War I and World War II.
Construction of the Stanwell Power Station commenced in 1993 and it became operational in 1996.
