Tivoli, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids TivoliIpswich, Queensland |
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Tivoli Sporting Complex, 2023
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 Tivoli
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 1,460 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 406/km2 (1,050/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4305 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 3.6 km2 (1.4 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Ipswich | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Ipswich West | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Blair | ||||||||||||||
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Tivoli is a small area, or suburb, located in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. In 2021, about 1,460 people lived here. Tivoli is special because it has one of only six drive-in cinemas left in Queensland. Imagine watching movies under the stars!
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Exploring Tivoli's Location
Tivoli is found north of the Bremer River. It's about 4.8 kilometers (3 miles) northeast of the main part of Ipswich CBD. You can also find it northeast of the old North Ipswich Railway Workshops.
Roads and Landmarks
The Warrego Highway goes through the northern part of Tivoli. It runs from east to west. Another important road, Mount Crosby Road, crosses Tivoli from southwest to northeast.
What is Tivoli Hill?
Inside Tivoli, there's a smaller area called Tivoli Hill. Before 1991, this was actually a separate suburb! This neighborhood is named after a hill nearby, also called Tivoli Hill.
A Look Back: Tivoli's History
The land in Tivoli was first divided and sold for farms between 1861 and 1863. But people soon discovered something valuable underground: coal!
How Tivoli Got Its Name
Two partners, Harry Hooper and John Robinson, started a coal mine. They named their mine, and one of the coal layers, "Tivoli." That's how the whole area got its name! Houses and small communities grew around these mining spots.
The First Church and School
On September 9, 1873, a Congregational church opened near the Tivoli mine. This church building, located at 42 Church Street, is still used today as the Tivoli Christian Reformed Church.
The church hall was also used as a school. Children and even adults (in night classes) started learning there on July 1, 1875. By 1877, over 100 students were attending! It officially became Tivoli Provisional School on January 26, 1877. Later, it was renamed Tivoli State School.
Homes of Mine Owners
Many houses were built for the miners. But the mine owners also built their homes close to their work. For example, the family of John Wright, who owned the Eclipse mine, built three large houses next to the school on Mount Crosby Road. The biggest and most grand house is called Oaklands. All three houses have big gardens and are now protected as important historical sites in Queensland.
The Abermain Colliery
On the other side of Mount Crosby Road was the Abermain Colliery, a large coal mine that started in the 1880s. It even had its own special train track connected to the Tivoli railway line. This mine also had several ovens for making coke, a fuel made from coal.
Coal Transport by Tramway
From 1913 until about 1932, a special tramway was used to carry coal from the Tivoli mines. It took the coal all the way to the pumping station at the Mount Crosby Weir. After the mine closed, the Abermain Colliery site was later used for treating sewage. Today, it's next to a sports complex and a caravan park.
Tivoli's Population Over Time
In 2016, Tivoli had 1,487 people living there. By 2021, the population was 1,460 people.
Important Historical Places
Tivoli has some places that are listed as important historical sites. These are called heritage-listed sites.
- 98/100/106 Mount Crosby Road: These are the Wright Family Houses we talked about earlier.
Learning in Tivoli
Tivoli has one school for younger students.
Tivoli State School
Tivoli State School is a government primary school for students from Prep (the first year of school) to Year 6. It's located at 108 Mount Crosby Road. In 2018, the school had 133 students and a team of teachers and staff helping them learn.
Secondary Education
There isn't a high school in Tivoli itself. Older students usually go to Ipswich State High School in Brassall, which is nearby.
Images for kids
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98 Mt Crosby Road is part of the Wright Family Houses
