Quetta, Queensland
- 99.8 km (62 mi) WSW of Clermont
- 207 km (129 mi) NW of Emerald
- 264 km (164 mi) SW of Moranbah
- 397 km (247 mi) SW of Mackay
- 1,101 km (684 mi) NW of Brisbane
Suburbs around Quetta: | ||
Clermont | Clermont | Clermont |
Alpha | Quetta | Peak Vale |
Alpha | Alpha | Peak Vale |
Quetta is a rural locality in the Isaac Region, Queensland, Australia.[1]
Geography
The Clermont-Alpha Road runs through from north-east to west.[2]
The predominant land use is grazing on native vegetation.[3]
History
The name Quetta comes from the Quetta parish.[1][4]
The locality was created on 16 February 2018 by excising land from the localities of Mistake Creek and Peak Vale.[1]
Education
There are no schools in Quetta. The nearest government primary school is Mistake Creek State School in neighbouring Clermont to the north-east. However, it would be too distant for a daily commute for students living in the south of Quetta. There are no secondary schools near Quetta. Other options are distance education or boarding school. [5]
References
- ^ a b c "Quetta – locality in Isaac Region (entry 50177)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
- ^ "Quetta, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Google. 7 April 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Protected areas and forests; Land use". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "Quetta – parish in the Isaac Region (entry 27808)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
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