Wilsonton Heights, Queensland facts for kids
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 Wilsonton Heights
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 2,747 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,830/km2 (4,700/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 2006 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4350 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1.5 km2 (0.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Toowoomba Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Toowoomba North | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Groom | ||||||||||||||
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Wilsonton Heights is a suburb in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. It is mostly a place where people live. In 2021, about 2,747 people called Wilsonton Heights home.
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Exploring Wilsonton Heights
Where is Wilsonton Heights?
Wilsonton Heights is located about 7 kilometers (or 4.3 miles) northwest of Toowoomba's main city area. Most of the suburb is made up of houses and homes.
A Look Back in Time
Wilsonton Heights gets its name from James T. Wilson. He was a businessman from Toowoomba a long time ago. He was involved with the Toowoomba Agricultural Society. In 1878, he tried to become a member of the Queensland Parliament but was not successful.
The suburb of Wilsonton Heights was officially created in 2006. Before that, it was part of the nearby suburb of Wilsonton.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2016, the population of Wilsonton Heights was 2,669 people. By 2021, the number of people living here grew slightly to 2,747.
Schools and Learning
Wilsonton Heights is home to several important schools and learning centers.
Wilsonton State High School
The Wilsonton campus of Toowoomba State High School first opened in 1998. It was the fourth high school campus for young people in Toowoomba. In 2015, about 840 students from Years 7 to 12 attended this campus.
On August 9, 2016, the Education Minister, Kate Jones, announced that this campus would become its own separate school. The new Wilsonton State High School officially opened on January 23, 2017. The community helped choose the new name for the school.
Today, Wilsonton State High School is a government school for students in Years 7 to 12. It is located at 275 North Street (27°32′15″S 151°55′27″E / 27.5376°S 151.9243°E). In 2017, the school had 678 students and many dedicated teachers and staff. It also has a special program for students who need extra support.
Other Schools and Centers
- Wilsonton State School is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It is located at 429 Bridge Street. This school is part of the main area that feeds into Wilsonton State High School.
- Wilsonton Agricultural Environmental Education Centre is a special center for outdoor and environmental learning. It is also located at 275 North Street (27°32′16″S 151°55′32″E / 27.5378°S 151.9255°E).
Local Places
Toowoomba Wesleyan Methodist Church
The Toowoomba Wesleyan Methodist Church is located at 267 North Street (27°32′16″S 151°55′38″E / 27.5379°S 151.9273°E). It is part of the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Australia.
