| Nevilton Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Nevilton | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 27°52′55″S 151°58′04″E / 27.8819°S 151.9677°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 33 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 2.77/km2 (7.18/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4361 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 11.9 km2 (4.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Toowoomba Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Condamine | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Maranoa | ||||||||||||||
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Nevilton is a rural locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census Nevilton had a population of 33 people.[1]
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).[4] There is sign by the roadside indicating the site.[5]
In the 2016 census Nevilton had a population of 33 people.[1]
