Highworth, Queensland

Highworth is a mixed-use locality in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.^[2] In the 2021 census, Highworth had a population of 348 people.^[1]

Highworth Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Highworth
Coordinates	26.615°S 152.9261°E / -26.615; 152.9261 (Highworth (centre of locality))
Population	348 (2021 census)[1]
• Density	268/km2 (693/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4560
Area	1.3 km2 (0.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	3.9 km (2 mi) W of Nambour 108 km (67 mi) N of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Sunshine Coast Region
State electorate(s)	Nicklin
Federal division(s)	Fairfax
Suburbs around Highworth: Image Flat Image Flat Image Flat Kureelpa Highworth Nambour Kureelpa Burnside Nambour

Geography

The locality has an area of residential development, an extension of the suburban development of neighbouring Nambour. The rest of the locality is used for agriculture, predominantly grazing on native vegetation.^[3]

History

The locality is believed to be named after the town Highworth in England.^[2]

Highworth Provisional School opened on 27 May 1901. It became Highworth State School on 1 January 1909. It closed on 15 August 1932.^[4]

Demographics

In the 2011 census, Highworth had a population of 307 people.^[5]

In the 2016 census, Highworth had a population of 301 people.^[6]

In the 2021 census, Highworth had a population of 348 people.^[1]

Education

There are no schools in Highworth. The nearest primary school is Burnside State School in neighbouring Burnside to the south. The nearest secondary school is Burnside State High School also in Burnside.^[3]