Hirstglen is a rural locality in the Toowoomba Region on the Darling Downs, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Hirstglen had a population of 83 people.[1]

Hirstglen Queensland
Fields along Greenmount Hirstvale Road, 2014
Hirstglen
Coordinates	27.8361°S 152.0855°E / -27.8361; 152.0855
Population	83 (2016 census)[1]
• Density	1.939/km2 (5.02/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4359
Area	42.8 km2 (16.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)	Toowoomba Region
State electorate(s)	Condamine
Federal division(s)	Groom
Suburbs around Hirstglen: Budgee West Haldon Junction View Ascot Hirstglen Black Duck Creek Pilton Pilton Upper Pilton

Geography

Part of the southern boundary is marked by Kings Creek, a tributary of the Condamine River. The northern and eastern boundary roughly follows a ridge which marks the watershed of the Condamine.

Road infrastructure

The Gatton–Clifton Road runs through from north to south, and the Greenmount-Hirstvale Road enters from the west.[3]

History

Hirstglen State School opened on 6 May 1930 and closed on 22 February 1948.[4]

Education

There are no schools in Hirstglen. The nearest primary school is in neighbouring Pilton. The nearest secondary school is in Clifton.[5]

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