Lockrose

Lockrose
Queensland
Lockrose
Coordinates 27°29′35″S 152°27′40″E / 27.49306°S 152.46111°E / -27.49306; 152.46111Coordinates: 27°29′35″S 152°27′40″E / 27.49306°S 152.46111°E / -27.49306; 152.46111
Population 553 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 4341
LGA(s) Lockyer Valley Region
Somerset Region
State electorate(s) Ipswich West
Lockyer
Federal Division(s) Blair
Suburbs around Lockrose:
Kentville Lynford
Mount Tarampa		 Mount Tarampa
Glenore Grove
Kentville		 Lockrose Brightview
Glenore Grove Brightview
Regency Downs		 Brightview

Lockrose is a locality split between the Lockyer Valley Region and Somerset Region of South East Queensland, Australia. It had a population of 553 at the 2011 Census.[1] The northern boundary of Lockrose is marked by Lockyer Creek.

Areas along the creek have been intensely farmed while elevated parts have residential developments.

History

Lockrose Post Office opened by 1913 (a receiving office had been open from 1906) and closed in 1972.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Lockrose (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 22 March 2014.
  2. ↑ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 10 May 2014.


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