Villeneuve, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Villeneuve Queensland
Paddocks in Villeneuve with Mount Archer in the background, 2015
Villeneuve Location in Queensland
Population	193 (2021 census)
• Density	29.69/km2 (76.9/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4514
Area	6.5 km2 (2.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	8.5 km (5 mi) SE of Kilcoy 60.2 km (37 mi) NE of Esk 94.9 km (59 mi) NNE of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Somerset Region
State electorate(s)	Nanango
Federal Division(s)	Blair
Localities around Villeneuve: Sandy Creek Sandy Creek Royston Glenfern Villeneuve Neurum Glenfern Mount Archer Mount Archer

Villeneuve is a small country town in the Somerset Region of Queensland, Australia. It's a quiet place where people live and farm. In 2021, about 193 people called Villeneuve home.

Exploring Villeneuve's Location

Looking south to Lake Somerset, 2015

Villeneuve is located in a lovely area. The D'Aguilar Highway runs along its northern edge. To the east and south, you'll find the Stanley River and Lake Somerset. This lake was formed by the Somerset Dam, which holds back the Stanley River's water.

The land in Villeneuve is used for a mix of things. Some people live in homes with big yards, especially near the lake. Other areas are used for grazing animals like cattle on the natural grasslands.

Years ago, a railway line called the Kilcoy railway line used to go through Villeneuve. There were two train stations here, but they are no longer standing:

• Villeneuve railway station
• Royston railway station

A Look Back at Villeneuve's History

Villeneuve Hotel with Trims Hall to the left

The town of Villeneuve got its name from its old railway station. The station was named after Frank Villeneuve Nicholson, who owned a property called Villeneuve.

Farming started in Villeneuve in the late 1870s. People worked hard on the land to grow crops and raise animals.

Over the years, Villeneuve had a couple of schools.

• The first Villeneuve Provisional School opened in 1887. It shared a building with the local Anglican Church.
• In 1902, this school moved and was renamed West Vale Provisional School.

A second Villeneuve Provisional School was built in 1902. This school later became Villeneuve State School in 1900. It taught children in the area until it closed in 1960. This school was located very close to the Villeneuve railway station.

A big change happened when the Somerset Dam was finished in 1958. Because of the dam, some parts of Villeneuve are now covered by water.

Who Lives in Villeneuve?

The number of people living in Villeneuve has changed a little over time.

• In 2016, there were 179 people living in Villeneuve.
• By 2021, the population had grown slightly to 193 people.

Learning in Villeneuve

There are no schools directly in Villeneuve today. Most students go to schools in nearby towns.

• For primary school, children usually attend Kilcoy State School in Kilcoy.
• For high school, students go to Kilcoy State High School, also in Kilcoy.