Vale View, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Vale View Toowoomba, Queensland
Paddocks along Franks Road at Vale View, 2014
Vale View Location in Queensland
Population	454 (2021 census)
• Density	31.31/km2 (81.1/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4352
Area	14.5 km2 (5.6 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	15 km (9 mi) SSW of Toowoomba CBD 141 km (88 mi) W of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Toowoomba Region
State electorate(s)	Condamine
Federal Division(s)	Groom
Suburbs around Vale View: Wyreema Finnie Mount Rascal Wyreema Vale View Hodgson Vale Cambooya Cambooya Cambooya

Vale View is a quiet, rural area in Queensland, Australia. It is mostly made up of farms and open spaces. In 2021, about 454 people lived here. Vale View is part of the Toowoomba Region.

Exploring Vale View's Location

Vale View is a locality with a mix of natural and man-made features. A small part of its northwest border follows the Southern railway line. The New England Highway runs along its southeast border.

Shepperd Neighbourhood

Within Vale View, there is a small area called Shepperd. This neighbourhood is located near where the Shepperd railway station used to be. The railway station was on the Southern railway line.

Land Use and Scenery

In the northern part of Vale View, you'll find some homes built on the southern side of Mount Shepperd. Most of the rest of Vale View is used for farming. Farmers grow crops and also raise animals like cattle on the natural grasslands.

A Look at Vale View's Past

Vale View has a simple but interesting history. The name Shepperd has a special connection to the railway.

How Shepperd Got Its Name

The name Shepperd was given to the railway station on April 29, 1915. It was suggested by the local council, the Drayton Shire Council. They named it after Samuel Shepperd, who was the manager of a large farming property called Glengallan.

The Story of Vale View School

In December 1930, plans were made to move a school building from a place called Pickanjinnie to Vale View. This new school, called Vale View State School, officially opened its doors on March 2, 1931.

Education in Vale View

Vale View has its own primary school, helping young students learn and grow.

Vale View State School

Vale View State School is a government primary school. It teaches students from Prep (the first year of school) up to Year 6. Both boys and girls attend this school. In 2018, the school had 86 students and a team of 7 teachers. It is located at 873 Drayton Connection Road.

Secondary School Options

There isn't a high school directly in Vale View. Older students usually travel to nearby areas for their secondary education. The closest high schools are Harristown State High School in Harristown and Centenary Heights State High School in Centenary Heights. Both of these schools are located in the larger city of Toowoomba.