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Veteran
Gympie, Queensland
Veteran is located in Queensland
Veteran
Veteran
Location in Queensland
Population 959 (2021 census)
 • Density 29.97/km2 (77.6/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4570
Area 32.0 km2 (12.4 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s) Gympie Region
State electorate(s) Gympie
Federal Division(s) Wide Bay
Suburbs around Veteran:
North Deep Creek North Deep Creek Ross Creek
Banks Pocket
Araluen		 Veteran Canina
Victory Heights East Deep Creek Greens Creek

Veteran is a small area in Queensland, Australia. It's a place where people live in homes that are spread out, often with bigger yards, giving it a country feel. It's part of the Gympie Region. In 2021, about 959 people lived in Veteran.

Where is Veteran?

Veteran is located about 8 kilometers (5 miles) north-east of the main part of Gympie. The southern part of Veteran has many homes with large blocks of land. The northern part is mostly open land used for grazing animals.

A Look at History

In 1930, some land in Veteran was set aside for a special building. This building was a School of Arts Hall, which opened in 1932. These halls were important community centers where people could learn, read, and gather for events.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Veteran has grown over the years.

  • In 2006, there were 718 people.
  • By 2016, the population had grown to 892 people.
  • In the most recent count in 2021, Veteran had 959 residents.

Important Places

Veteran has one special place listed as a heritage site. This means it's an important historical building that is protected.

  • The Veteran School of Arts Hall, located at 594 Sandy Creek Road, is a heritage-listed building.

Schools Near Veteran

There are no schools directly in Veteran. Students living here usually go to schools in nearby areas.

  • For primary school, students might attend Gympie East State School in Greens Creek, Gympie West State School in Gympie, or Chatsworth State School in Chatsworth.
  • For high school, students typically go to Gympie State High School or James Nash State High School, both located in Gympie.
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