Stonehenge, Queensland (Barcoo Shire)
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| Coordinates | 24°21′S 143°17′E / 24.350°S 143.283°ECoordinates: 24°21′S 143°17′E / 24.350°S 143.283°E | ||||||||||||
| Population | 106 (2006 census) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4730 | ||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Barcoo | ||||||||||||
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Stonehenge is a small outback locality in the Shire of Barcoo in Central West Queensland, Australia. Nearby is one of three areas used to base the Australian Department of Defence's over-the-horizon radar system.
Its name originates from when the area was a stopping point for bullock teams. A stone hut used by the bullock drivers to overnight in eventually fell into disuse, and the stone remains became known as 'Stonehenge'.
The Stonehenge State School opened on 3 September 1900. The school closed in 1947 but subsequently reopened. It closed again on 1 February 1977 but reopened again on 27 January 27 January 1981.
At the 2006 census, Stonehenge and the surrounding area had a population of 106.
Stonehenge has a public library, sports centre and community centre.
Stonehenge State School caters from Prep - Year 6 and as of 2017, has 7 students enrolled. The school motto is 'Strong and Proud'.
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