Suburb of Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia
Nevilton is a rural locality in the Toowoomba Region , Queensland , Australia.[2] In the 2021 census , Nevilton had a population of 25 people.[1]
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.[2]
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.[3] It was at 15785 New England Highway (27°53′06″S 151°58′18″E / 27.88505°S 151.97158°E / -27.88505; 151.97158 (Nevilton State School (former) ) ).[4] There is sign by the roadside indicating the site.[5]
Demographics
In the 2016 census , Nevilton had a population of 33 people.[6]
In the 2021 census , Nevilton had a population of 25 people.[1]
References
Toowoomba
Inner Toowoomba Outer Toowoomba
Towns Other areas