Highfields, Queensland

Highfields
Queensland
Highfields
Population: 5,910 (2006 Census)[1]
Density: 673/km² (1,743.1/sq mi)
Postcode: 4352
Elevation: 700 m (2,297 ft)
Area: 9.7 km² (3.7 sq mi)
Location: 13 km (8 mi) N of Toowoomba
LGA: Toowoomba Region
State District: Toowoomba North
Federal Division: Groom
Suburbs around Highfields:
Meringandan Kleinton Cabarlah
Cawdor Highfields Spring Bluff
Gowrie Junction Birnam Blue Mountain Heights

Highfields is a town, just north of Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia along the New England Highway. It is situated on the Great Dividing Range, slightly north of Mount Kynoch. It serves as a satellite town to the city of Toowoomba, accommodating many of Toowoomba businesses' employees. At the 2006 census, Highfields had a population of 5,910.[1]

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Community

Highfields State School is located in the heart of the town and is one of two primary schools. Toowoomba Christian College is the only high school located within Highfields and also encompasses a Prep and Primary school. A shopping centre called Highfields Village was developed and opened in 2003 that contains a number of community stores, including a Thrifty-Link hardware store, a Brumby's Bakeries and a Woolworths Supermarket. Highfields Tavern was also opened at the site in 2003. The centre also contains Eagle Boys, Post Office, Butchery, Commonwealth Bank and a Hairdressing salon.

In addition to the Highfields Village shopping centre, the Plaza shopping centre was recently redeveloped (2007). It now has a Coles supermarket, Newsagency, Highfields Florist, numerous banks, takeaways and a hair dresser.

Highfields is also home to a football club, Highfields FC, with teams ranging from Under 6's to Colts.

Highfields also has a regional rugby league club, Highfields Eagles, with teams ranging from Under 7's to 16's in the juniors and has an under 18's, reserve and A grade team in the seniors.

Also serving the community are a small bundle of shops found on the turn off from the New England Highway to Highfields Road, amongst them include the Highfields Bakery (Not Brumbys near Woolworths), a delicatessen located beside the Bakery, a hair dressers, a real estate agent and an auto parts shop.

Attractions

The Highfields Pioneer Historical Village has an unusual collection of vintage machinery. The Historical Village also has a fully operating blacksmith shop, a Heritage Chapel, an original Toowoomba 1928 Dennis Fire Engine, a two cell lock up short term prison from 1903, Model T Fords, and a collection of restored antique radios and appliances.

The Danish Flower Art Centre at Highfields hosts a number of displays including a flower barn, Dutch furniture store and operating blacksmith workshop.

The Chocolate Cottage is located at the Village Green which sells antiques, art and other specialty items. Across the road from the Village Green is Jacaranda Manor. Within Jacaranda Manor is a coffee shop, fudge factory and bead store.

Davidson Arboretum which includes Araucaria bidwillii (Bunya pine)[2]

Accommodation

Highfields Travel Centre Motel is a new 4 Star Motel on the New England Highway at Highfields. Eileys Restaurant is also located at the Highfields Travel Centre Motel.

Recreation

The Cultural Centre is a large venue for conferences and performances. Also located at the Centre is an outdoor public swimming complex with a large indoor arena holding two volleyball and basketball courts and a gym. Just outside of this is the Highfields Library and on the other side is a skate park.

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