Willows Gemfields
Willows Gemfields is a rural town in the locality of Willows in the Central Highlands Region of Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the town of Willows Gemfields had a population of 101 people.
Sapphires are mined around the town.
History
The town was named on 1 October 1979.
Demographics
In the 2011 census, the town of Willows Gemfields had a population of 108 people.
In the 2016 census, the town of Willows Gemfields had a population of 114 people.
In the 2021 census, the town of Willows Gemfields had a population of 101 people.
Education
There are no schools in Willows Gemfields. The nearest primary school is Anakie State School in Anakie to the north-east. The nearest secondary school is Emerald State High School in Emerald to the east.
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Willows Gemfields (UCL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ "Willows Gemfields – town in Central Highlands Region (entry 37569)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Willows Gemfields (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Willows Gemfields (L)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
External links
- "Map and facilities list". Archived from the original on 13 June 2013.