Westmar, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Westmar Queensland
Westmar Location in Queensland
Population	59 (2021 census)
• Density	0.1169/km2 (0.303/sq mi)
Area	504.7 km2 (194.9 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	109 km (68 mi) NW of Goondiwindi 118 km (73 mi) E of St George 185 km (115 mi) Sw of Dalby 248 km (154 mi) WSW of Toowoomba 379 km (235 mi) W of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Western Downs Region
State electorate(s)	Warrego
Federal Division(s)	Maranoa
Suburbs around Westmar: Inglestone Inglestone Southwood Flinton Westmar Southwood Flinton Tarawera Lundavra

Westmar is a small rural area in Queensland, Australia. It is located in the Western Downs Region. In 2021, about 59 people lived there.

Westmar's Location

Westmar is a rural locality. The Moonie River flows through the northern part of this area. The Moonie Highway also passes through the southern part. Most of the land in Westmar is used for farming. There is also a forest called Kinkora State Forest on the eastern side.

A Look at Westmar's Past

Westmar has a history with local schools.

Early Schools

Beardmore Provisional School first opened on August 29, 1960. It was located in a place called Cooroorah. This school became Beardmore State School on March 29, 1963. It taught students for many years before closing on December 5, 1997.

Westmar State School opened a bit later, on March 7, 1962.

Remembering Heroes

In 2009, a special memorial was put up at Westmar State School. This memorial honors people from the area. It remembers those who died while serving in military conflicts.

Who Lives in Westmar?

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

Population Numbers

In 2016, the population of Westmar was 64 people. By 2021, the population had slightly decreased to 59 people.

What People Do in Westmar

Most of the land in Westmar is used for agriculture. This means people grow crops or raise animals. There are several large farms, also known as homesteads, in the area.

Main Homesteads

Some of the important homesteads include:

• Bendee
• Bendee West
• Kinkora
• Leumeah
• Tremere
• Woodlands

Learning in Westmar

Education is important for the children in Westmar.

Westmar State School

Westmar State School is a primary school for children from Prep to Year 6. It is a government school for both boys and girls. The school is located on the Moonie Highway. In 2015, there were 22 students at the school. By 2018, the number of students had grown to 41.

High School Options

There are no high schools directly in Westmar or very close by. This means older students have other ways to continue their education. They can use distance education, where they learn from home. Another option is to attend boarding schools, where they live at the school.