Blaxland is a rural locality in the Western Downs Region, Queensland, Australia.[3] In the 2016 census, Blaxland had a population of 35 people.[1]

Blaxland Queensland
Blaxland
Coordinates	27.2186°S 151.4002°E / -27.2186; 151.4002
Population	35 (2016 census)[1]
• Density	0.366/km2 (0.948/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4405
Elevation	360 m (1,181 ft)[2]
Area	95.6 km2 (36.9 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)	Western Downs Region
State electorate(s)	Warrego
Federal division(s)	Maranoa
Suburbs around Blaxland: Irvingdale Irvingdale Irvingdale Dalby Blaxland Bowenville Bowenville Bowenville Bowenville

Geography

The Western railway line forms the southern boundary of the locality, while Myall Creek forms the northern boundary.[2]

The land is flat and predominantly used for cropping.[2]

History

In the 1860s Edward James Blaxland purchased land originally known as Three Mile Scrub and named the property Blaxland. When the Western railway line reached the area in 1868, the railway station was called Blaxland.[3][4]

Education

There are no schools in Blaxland. The nearest primary schools in neighbouring Dalby and Bowenville. The nearest secondary schools are in Dalby.[2]

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