Wyreema, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids WyreemaQueensland |
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Population | 1,834 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 45.28/km2 (117.3/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4352 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 40.5 km2 (15.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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LGA(s) | Toowoomba Region | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Groom | ||||||||||||||
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Wyreema is a rural town and locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, the locality of Wyreema had a population of 1,834 people.
History
A suburban rail motor service from Toowoomba commenced in May, 1917, running to Wyreema, 10 miles away. It was extended to Cambooya and to Willowburn in 1918. They ceased around 1923.
Facilities
Library services in Wyreema are provided by the Toowoomba Regional Council's mobile library service. The van visits Wyreema State School every Friday.
Education
Wyreema State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 12 High Street (27°39′31″S 151°51′18″E / 27.6586°S 151.8550°E). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 160 students with 14 teachers (10 full-time equivalent) and 9 non-teaching staff (5 full-time equivalent).
There are no secondary schools in Wyreema. The nearest government secondary school is Harristown State High School in Harristown in Toowoomba to the north-east.