Millmerran Downs, Queensland
Millmerran Downs is a locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Millmerran Downs had a population of 89 people.[1]
| Millmerran Downs Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Millmerran Downs | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 27.9833°S 151.0666°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 89 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 10.60/km2 (27.4/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4357 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 8.4 km2 (3.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Toowoomba Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Southern Downs | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Maranoa | ||||||||||||||
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Geography
The Gore Highway forms the northern boundary of the locality.[3]
Millmerran Downs is a rural residential area with large acreage properties.[3]
History
The locality name is derived from the nearby town of Millmerran, which in turn is derived from Aboriginal words in the Gooneburra language with meel meaning eye and merran meaning lookout.[2]
Education
There are no schools in Millmerran Downs. The nearest primary and secondary school to Year 10 is in Millmerran and the nearest secondary school to Year 12 in is Pittsworth.[3]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Millmerran Downs (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- "Millmerran Downs – locality in Toowoomba Region (entry 48002)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
- "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
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