Blanchview, Queensland

Blanchview is a rural locality in the Lockyer Valley Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census Blanchview had a population of 191 people.[1]

Not to be confused with Branchview, Queensland.

Blanchview
Queensland
Blanchview
Coordinates27.5766°S 152.0308°E / -27.5766; 152.0308 (Blanchview (centre of locality))
Population191 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density10.55/km2 (27.33/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4352
Area18.1 km2 (7.0 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)Lockyer Valley Region
State electorate(s)Lockyer
Federal Division(s)Wright
Suburbs around Blanchview:
Wittcott Postmans Ridge Helidon Spa
Rangeville Blanchview Derrymore
Rangeville Silver Ridge Silver Ridge

Geography

The southern half of Blanchview features two mountains. In the west the elevations rise to 600 metres surrounding the peak of Mount Tabletop which is located in the adjacent suburb of Rangeville. Across a narrow valley to the east, Mount Davidson rises to similar heights. The steep slopes of both mountains have remained naturally vegetated.

History

The name Blanchview is a manufactured name, derived from the name of land owner Ernest Blanchard.[3] 5 km South of Withcott, it was previously known as Monkey Waterholes. However, his son, John "Colin" Blanchard, told of a Toowoomba town councillor in early 1900s suggesting the name Blanchview when visiting the Blanchard farm house that was between the school and the Presbyterian church, both on land donated by Ernest.[4][5]

Monkey Waterholes Provisional School opened on 7 July 1890. It became Monkey Waterholes State School in 1909 and was renamed Blanch View State School in 1913. The Blanchview State School closed in 1965.[6][7]

Blanchview had a population of 229 in the 2011 census.[8]

In the 2016 census Blanchview had a population of 191 people.[1]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Blanchview (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Blanchview – locality in Lockyer Valley Region (entry 45007)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  3. "Blanchview (entry 45007)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
  4. Oral history from Ernest Blanchard descendant
  5. "PERSONAL". Queensland Times (Ipswich) (Qld. : 1909–1954). Ipswich) (Qld.: National Library of Australia. 5 April 1935. p. 6 Edition: DAILY. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
  6. "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
  7. "Agency ID 6283, Blanch View State School". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
  8. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Blanchview (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
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