Ventnor, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ventnor Queensland
Former Ventnor State School, 2002
Ventnor Location in Queensland
Population	13 (2021 census)
• Density	0.137/km2 (0.35/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4630
Area	94.6 km2 (36.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	33.6 km (21 mi) E of Monto 110 km (68 mi) N of Gayndah 151 km (94 mi) S of Gladstone 496 km (308 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	North Burnett Region
State electorate(s)	Callide
Federal Division(s)	Flynn
Suburbs around Ventnor: Cannindah Bancroft Yarrol Cannindah Ventnor Yarrol Splinter Creek Tellebang Yarrol

Ventnor is a small, quiet rural area in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the North Burnett Region. In 2021, only 13 people lived there, making it a very small community!

What is Ventnor Like?

Ventnor is a place with varying land heights, from about 240 to 510 meters above sea level. It doesn't have any famous mountains or peaks.

A large part of the area is covered by the Cannindah State Forest, which is a protected natural space. Outside of this forest, the land is mostly used for grazing animals like cattle. There are also some areas where trees are grown for timber, which is called plantation forestry.

A Look at Ventnor's History

Ventnor has an interesting history, especially when it comes to its old school.

The Story of Ventnor State School

The school in Ventnor first opened its doors on June 3, 1946. Back then, it was called Yarrol Road State School. Just two years later, in 1948, its name changed to Ventnor State School.

The school taught students for a while, but it eventually closed in 1960. Even after it closed, the building continued to be an important part of the community.

What Happened to the Old School?

In 1963, people living in Ventnor decided they wanted to buy the old school building. They offered £150 (which was a good amount of money back then!) to the Department of Education. On March 15, 1963, the property was officially given to the Ventnor Progress Association.

Since then, the old school building has been used for many different things. It's been a meeting place for the progress association, a spot for religious services, and a place for farming and fire control groups to meet. It was even used as a place where people could go to vote in elections! The Ventnor Progress Association still owns and takes care of the building today.

Who Lives in Ventnor?

Ventnor is a very small community. In 2016, there were 14 people living there. By 2021, the population had slightly decreased to 13 people.

Important Places in Ventnor

Two buildings, Ventnor State School (former), 2002

Ventnor has some special places that are listed as heritage-listed sites. This means they are important historical places that are protected.

One of these important sites is the old Ventnor State School, located at 1877 Yarrol Road.

Schools Near Ventnor

There are no schools directly in Ventnor itself. Children living in Ventnor usually travel to nearby towns for their education.

For primary school, students might go to Mungildie State School in Mulgildie or Monto State School in Monto. For high school, the closest option is Monto State High School, also located in Monto.