Goldfields is a rural locality in the Southern Downs Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Goldfields had a population of 49 people.[1]
Geography
The terrain is undulating and predominantly used for grazing cattle. A small area in the north of the locality is part of the Durikai State Forest.[3]
History
The locality was named and bounded on 15 December 2000.[2]
Demographics
In the 2016 census, Goldfields had a population of 28 people.[4]
In the 2021 census, Goldfields had a population of 49 people.[1]
Education
There are no schools in Goldfields. The nearest primary school is Amiens State School in neighbouring Amiens to the south-east and Pozieres State School in Pozieres to the east. The nearest secondary school is Stanthorpe State High School in Stanthorpe to the south-east.[3]
References
- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Goldfields (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Goldfields – locality in Southern Downs Region (entry 49590)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ a b "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Goldfields (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
