Nevilton, Queensland
History
The locality is believed to be named after the Neville family of Kenimore Farm in the district. William Neville operated the postal receiving office when it opened in 1901.
Headington Hill Provisional School opened on 11 May 1903. On 1 January 1909, it became Headington Hill State School. In 1910, it was renamed Nevilton State School. It closed in 1921, but reopened circa 1936. It closed permanently in 1958. It was at 15785 New England Highway (27°53′06″S 151°58′18″E / 27.88505°S 151.97158°E). There is sign by the roadside indicating the site.
Demographics
In the 2016 census, Nevilton had a population of 33 people.
In the 2021 census, Nevilton had a population of 25 people.
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Nevilton (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Nevilton – locality in Toowoomba Region (entry 50246)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
- ^ "Parish of Clifton and Tabletop" (Map). Queensland Government. 1942. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ "Site of former Nevilton State School" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Nevilton (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
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