Geham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids GehamQueensland |
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Argyle Homestead, 2009
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Population | 489 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 10.316/km2 (26.72/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4352 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 47.4 km2 (18.3 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Toowoomba Region | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Condamine | ||||||||||||||
Federal Division(s) | Groom | ||||||||||||||
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Geham is a rural locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Geham had a population of 489 people.
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Geography
The New England Highway passes through Geham. The northwest boundary is aligned with Cooby Creek.
History
A Highfields Post Office opened on 1 January 1868 and was renamed Geham in 1876.
Heritage listings
Geham has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- New England Highway: Argyle Homestead
Education
Geham State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 9625 New England Highway (27°24′23″S 151°59′45″E / 27.4063°S 151.9959°E). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 140 students with 11 teachers (8 full-time equivalent) and 9 non-teaching staff (5 full-time equivalent).
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