Stonehenge, Queensland (Barcoo Shire)


Stonehenge is an outback town and locality in the Shire of Barcoo, Queensland, Australia. In the, Stonehenge had a population of 44 people.

Geography

Stonehenge is in the Channel Country.
Nearby is one of three areas used to base the Australian Department of Defence's over-the-horizon radar system.

History

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 1981.
At the, Stonehenge and the surrounding area had a population of 106.
The Stonehenge Library opened in 2009.

Facilities

Stonehenge has a sports centre and community centre.
The Barcoo Shire Council operates a public library at 9 Stratford Street.

Education

Stonehenge State School is a government primary school for boys and girls at 27 Bulford Street. In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 7 students with 2 teachers and 4 non-teaching staff. The school motto is 'Strong and Proud'.
There is no secondary school in Stonehenge. The nearest one is in Longreach ; other options are boarding schools and distance education.