Winwill, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids WinwillQueensland |
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Irrigated crops, 2014
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 Winwill
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 144 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 23.61/km2 (61.1/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4347 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 6.1 km2 (2.4 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Lockyer Valley Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Lockyer | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Wright | ||||||||||||||
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Winwill is a small countryside area in the Lockyer Valley Region of Queensland, Australia. It is known as a "locality," which is like a small community or district. In 2021, about 144 people lived in Winwill.
Where is Winwill?
Winwill is located in a lovely part of Queensland. Its eastern edge follows a waterway called Tenthill Creek. Another creek, Ma Ma Creek, forms a small part of its western border.
A main road, the Gatton–Clifton Road (also known as State Route 80), goes through Winwill. This road helps people travel from the north-east to the south of the area.
Land Use in Winwill
The northern and western parts of Winwill have homes with larger pieces of land. These are called "rural residential" areas. This means people live in the countryside but often have more space than in a city.
The eastern and southern parts of Winwill are mostly used for farming. Farmers here use "irrigation" to water their crops. This helps them grow food even when there isn't much rain.
Who Lives in Winwill?
The number of people living in Winwill has been counted several times.
- In 2011, Winwill's population was counted with a nearby area called Ma Ma Creek. Together, they had 403 people.
- By 2016, Winwill was counted separately and had 149 people.
- In the most recent count in 2021, the population of Winwill was 144 people.
Learning in Winwill
There are no schools directly in Winwill itself. However, students can easily go to schools in nearby towns.
- For younger students, primary schools are available in Grantham, Lower Tenthill, and Ma Ma Creek.
- Older students, who attend high school, usually go to Lockyer District State High School. This school is located in the town of Gatton, which is not far from Winwill.
