Top Camp, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Top CampToowoomba, Queensland |
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 Top Camp
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 902 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 187.9/km2 (487/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4350 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 4.8 km2 (1.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Toowoomba Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Condamine | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Groom | ||||||||||||||
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Top Camp is a small area or "locality" in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland, Australia. It's like a neighbourhood or a small community. In 2021, about 902 people lived in Top Camp.
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Where is Top Camp?
Top Camp is located about 9 kilometers (5.6 miles) south of the Toowoomba city centre. You can get there by following the New England Highway.
This area is found just west of the Great Dividing Range. This is a huge mountain range that runs along the eastern side of Australia. Top Camp sits quite high up, between 580 and 630 meters (about 1,900 to 2,067 feet) above sea level.
The New England Highway goes right through the eastern part of Top Camp. It connects areas like Kearney Springs in the north to Hodgson Vale in the south. The land in Top Camp is mostly used for "rural residential" living. This means people live on larger blocks of land, often with some space for gardens or small farms, but it's not a busy city area.
A Look at Top Camp's History
Top Camp once had its own school! The Top Camp State School opened its doors on June 17, 1947. However, it didn't stay open for very long and closed on June 13, 1960.
Who Lives in Top Camp?
The number of people living in Top Camp has changed over the years.
- In 2006, there were 1,485 people.
- By 2016, the population was 852 people.
- In the most recent count in 2021, 902 people called Top Camp home.
Learning and Schools
There are no schools located directly within Top Camp itself. Students living here usually go to schools in nearby areas. For primary school, the closest government schools are in Darling Heights, Drayton, and Middle Ridge. For high school, students can attend government secondary schools in Harristown and Centenary Heights.
