Blaxland, Queensland
Blaxland is a rural locality in the Western Downs Region, Queensland, Australia.[3] In the 2016 census, Blaxland had a population of 35 people.[1]
| Blaxland Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Blaxland | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 27.2186°S 151.4002°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 35 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 0.366/km2 (0.948/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4405 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 360 m (1,181 ft)[2] | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 95.6 km2 (36.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Western Downs Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Warrego | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Maranoa | ||||||||||||||
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Geography
The Western railway line forms the southern boundary of the locality, while Myall Creek forms the northern boundary.[2]
The land is flat and predominantly used for cropping.[2]
History
In the 1860s Edward James Blaxland purchased land originally known as Three Mile Scrub and named the property Blaxland. When the Western railway line reached the area in 1868, the railway station was called Blaxland.[3][4]
Education
There are no schools in Blaxland. The nearest primary schools in neighbouring Dalby and Bowenville. The nearest secondary schools are in Dalby.[2]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Blaxland (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- "Blaxland – locality in Western Downs Region (entry 47667)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
- "Blaxland – railway in the Western Downs Region (entry 3161)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
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