Blaxland, Queensland

Blaxland is a rural locality in the Western Downs Region, Queensland, Australia.[3] In the 2021 census, Blaxland had a population of 58 people.[4]

Blaxland
Queensland
Blaxland is located in Queensland
Blaxland
Blaxland
Coordinates27.2186°S 151.4002°E / -27.2186; 151.4002 (Blaxland (centre of locality))
Population58 (SAL 2021)[1]
Postcode(s)4405
Elevation360 m (1,181 ft)[2]
Area95.6 km2 (36.9 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s)Western Downs Region
State electorate(s)Warrego
Federal division(s)Maranoa
Suburbs around Blaxland:
Irvingdale Irvingdale Irvingdale
Dalby Blaxland Bowenville
Bowenville Bowenville Bowenville

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 crop growing.[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 as was this locality.[3][5] Despite the name, the Blaxland railway station is not within the current boundaries of the Blaxland locality, but within the boundaires of neighbouring Dalby.[2]

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Blaxland had a population of 35 people.[6]

In the 2021 census, Blaxland had a population of 58 people.[4]

Education

There are no schools in Blaxland. The nearest government primary schools are Dalby State School in neighbouring Dalby to the west and Bowenville State School in neighbouring Bowenville to the east. The nearest government secondary school is Dalby State High School in Dalby.[2]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Blaxland (Qld) (Suburb and Locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  2. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  3. "Blaxland – locality in Western Downs Region (entry 47667)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
  4. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Blaxland (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  5. "Blaxland – railway in the Western Downs Region (entry 3161)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
  6. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Blaxland (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
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