Orion is a locality in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Orion had a population of 87 people.[1]
Orion Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 24.2086°S 148.3630°E / -24.2086; 148.3630 | ||||||||||||||
Population | 87 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 0.1030/km2 (0.2668/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4722 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 844.6 km2 (326.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Central Highlands Region | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Gregory | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Flynn | ||||||||||||||
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The Dawson Highway passes through the south-west of the locality. The eastern and central parts of the locality are about 200 metres about sea level while the western part of the locality is more mountainous rising to unnamed peaks of 600 metres.[3] The predominant land use is grain growing.[4]
Orion State School opened on 28 January 1964.[5]
Orion State School is a primary (P-6) school for boys and girls operated by the Queensland Government at 1002 Ten Chain Road. In 2016, the school had an enrolment of 16 students with 1 teacher and 4 non-teaching staff (2 full-time equivalent).[4]
Towns and localities in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland | |
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Main Article: Local government areas of Queensland |