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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Darling Heights lies on the southern edge of the city, on the west ridge. The land falls away steeply to the west toward [[Drayton, Queensland|Drayton]], the slope being occupied by detached bungalow housing with an admixture of larger homes, duplexes and small blocks of units. Most of these dwellings are less than 10 years old, the area having previously been mostly horse paddocks, of which few remain. The homes and businesses in the western part of Darling Heights are considered part of Drayton. To the east, the upper valley of West Creek forms the suburb of [[Kearneys Spring, Queensland|Kearneys Spring]], the western part of which is considered part of Darling Heights by many people. The southern part of the suburb is an area of acreage blocks and small farms. To the north lies the suburb of Harristown. |
Darling Heights lies on the southern edge of the city, on the west ridge. The land falls away steeply to the west toward [[Drayton, Queensland|Drayton]], the slope being occupied by detached bungalow housing with an admixture of larger homes, duplexes and small blocks of units. Most of these dwellings are less than 10 years old, the area having previously been mostly horse paddocks, of which few remain. The homes and businesses in the western part of Darling Heights are considered part of Drayton. To the east, the upper valley of West Creek forms the suburb of [[Kearneys Spring, Queensland|Kearneys Spring]], the western part of which is considered part of Darling Heights by many people. The southern part of the suburb is an area of acreage blocks and small farms. To the north lies the suburb of Harristown.{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}} |
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== History == |
== History == |
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==Attractions== |
==Attractions== |
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* Toowoomba's Japanese Gardens |
* Toowoomba's Japanese Gardens{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}} |
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* Darling Heights Post Office (at the USQ Campus on the ground floor of W Block) |
* Darling Heights Post Office (at the USQ Campus on the ground floor of W Block){{Citation needed|date=June 2022}} |
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* Uni Plaza, a strip mall with a variety of specialist retailers, eateries and services. (Officially in [[Kearneys Spring, Queensland|Kearneys Spring]] as it is on the east side of West Street) |
* Uni Plaza, a strip mall with a variety of specialist retailers, eateries and services. (Officially in [[Kearneys Spring, Queensland|Kearneys Spring]] as it is on the east side of West Street){{Citation needed|date=June 2022}} |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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Darling Heights State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Wuth Street ({{coord|-27.5974|151.9323|type:edu_region:AU-QLD|name=Darling Heights State School}}).<ref name="SchoolList2018">{{cite web|url=https://data.qld.gov.au/dataset/state-and-non-state-school-details/resource/5b39065c-df32-415c-994c-5ff12f8de997|title=State and non-state school details|date=9 July 2018|publisher=[[Queensland Government]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181121065959/https://data.qld.gov.au/dataset/state-and-non-state-school-details/resource/5b39065c-df32-415c-994c-5ff12f8de997|archive-date=21 November 2018|access-date=21 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.darlheigss.eq.edu.au|title=Darling Heights State School|access-date=21 November 2018}}</ref> In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 690 students with 57 teachers (53 full-time equivalent) and 49 non-teaching staff (33 full-time equivalent).<ref name="ACARA2017">{{cite web|url=http://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-profile-20172c7b12404c94637ead88ff00003e0139.xlsx?sfvrsn=0|title=ACARA School Profile 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122010027/http://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-profile-20172c7b12404c94637ead88ff00003e0139.xlsx?sfvrsn=0|archive-date=22 November 2018|access-date=22 November 2018}}</ref> It includes a [[special education]] program and an intensive English language program.<ref name="SchoolList2018" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.darlheigss.eq.edu.au|title=Darling Heights SS - Special Education Program|access-date=21 November 2018}}</ref> |
Darling Heights State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Wuth Street ({{coord|-27.5974|151.9323|type:edu_region:AU-QLD|name=Darling Heights State School}}).<ref name="SchoolList2018">{{cite web|url=https://data.qld.gov.au/dataset/state-and-non-state-school-details/resource/5b39065c-df32-415c-994c-5ff12f8de997|title=State and non-state school details|date=9 July 2018|publisher=[[Queensland Government]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181121065959/https://data.qld.gov.au/dataset/state-and-non-state-school-details/resource/5b39065c-df32-415c-994c-5ff12f8de997|archive-date=21 November 2018|access-date=21 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.darlheigss.eq.edu.au|title=Darling Heights State School|access-date=21 November 2018}}</ref> In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 690 students with 57 teachers (53 full-time equivalent) and 49 non-teaching staff (33 full-time equivalent).<ref name="ACARA2017">{{cite web|url=http://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-profile-20172c7b12404c94637ead88ff00003e0139.xlsx?sfvrsn=0|title=ACARA School Profile 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122010027/http://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-profile-20172c7b12404c94637ead88ff00003e0139.xlsx?sfvrsn=0|archive-date=22 November 2018|access-date=22 November 2018}}</ref> It includes a [[special education]] program and an intensive English language program.<ref name="SchoolList2018" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.darlheigss.eq.edu.au|title=Darling Heights SS - Special Education Program|access-date=21 November 2018}}</ref> |
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There is the Darling Heights Campus campus of [[University of Southern Queensland]], the first campus developed for the university. |
There is the Darling Heights Campus campus of [[University of Southern Queensland]], the first campus developed for the university.{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}} |
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==Public transport== |
==Public transport== |
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Darling Heights is served by the Number 901 Toowoomba City Bus route, which winds through the suburb. |
Darling Heights is served by the Number 901 Toowoomba City Bus route, which winds through the suburb.{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}} |
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Additionally, the University of Southern Queensland acts as a major terminus, with services to the City, KMart Plaza and Clifford Gardens regularly 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday. |
Additionally, the University of Southern Queensland acts as a major terminus, with services to the City, KMart Plaza and Clifford Gardens regularly 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday.{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}} |
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Despite the Queensland Rail line from Toowoomba to Drayton and southwards forming the western boundary of the suburb, there are no passenger rail services in this area. |
Despite the Queensland Rail line from Toowoomba to Drayton and southwards forming the western boundary of the suburb, there are no passenger rail services in this area.{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}} |
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==References== |
==References== |
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  Darling Heights | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 27°36′20″S 151°55′23″E / 27.6055°S 151.9230°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 5,192 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 865/km2 (2,241/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4350 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 6.0 km2 (2.3 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 6 km (4 mi) SSW of Toowoomba | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Toowoomba Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | |||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Groom | ||||||||||||||
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Darling Heights is a rural residential locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Darling Heights had a population of 5,192 people.[1]
Geography
Darling Heights lies on the southern edge of the city, on the west ridge. The land falls away steeply to the west toward Drayton, the slope being occupied by detached bungalow housing with an admixture of larger homes, duplexes and small blocks of units. Most of these dwellings are less than 10 years old, the area having previously been mostly horse paddocks, of which few remain. The homes and businesses in the western part of Darling Heights are considered part of Drayton. To the east, the upper valley of West Creek forms the suburb of Kearneys Spring, the western part of which is considered part of Darling Heights by many people. The southern part of the suburb is an area of acreage blocks and small farms. To the north lies the suburb of Harristown.[citation needed]
History
Darling Heights State School opened on 29 January 1980.[3]
Population
According to the 2016 census of Population, there were 5,192 people in Darling Heights.[1]
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people made up 3.9% of the population.
- 62.9% of people were born in Australia. The most common countries of birth were India 6.8% and Iraq 4.0%.
- 65.8% of people only spoke English at home. Other languages spoken at home included Arabic 5.4%, Telugu 2.7% and Mandarin 2.1%.
- The most common responses for religion were Catholic 20.2%, No Religion 18.6%, Anglican 11.8% and Islam 9.2%.
Attractions
- Toowoomba's Japanese Gardens[citation needed]
- Darling Heights Post Office (at the USQ Campus on the ground floor of W Block)[citation needed]
- Uni Plaza, a strip mall with a variety of specialist retailers, eateries and services. (Officially in Kearneys Spring as it is on the east side of West Street)[citation needed]
Education
Darling Heights State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Wuth Street (27°35′51″S 151°55′56″E / 27.5974°S 151.9323°E).[4][5] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 690 students with 57 teachers (53 full-time equivalent) and 49 non-teaching staff (33 full-time equivalent).[6] It includes a special education program and an intensive English language program.[4][7]
There is the Darling Heights Campus campus of University of Southern Queensland, the first campus developed for the university.[citation needed]
Public transport
Darling Heights is served by the Number 901 Toowoomba City Bus route, which winds through the suburb.[citation needed]
Additionally, the University of Southern Queensland acts as a major terminus, with services to the City, KMart Plaza and Clifford Gardens regularly 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday.[citation needed]
Despite the Queensland Rail line from Toowoomba to Drayton and southwards forming the western boundary of the suburb, there are no passenger rail services in this area.[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Darling Heights (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Darling Heights – locality in Toowoomba Region (entry 47925)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
- ^ Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
- ^ a b "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "Darling Heights State School". Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "ACARA School Profile 2017". Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
- ^ "Darling Heights SS - Special Education Program". Retrieved 21 November 2018.
