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Langley, Queensland
Langley is a rural locality in the North Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia.[1] There is no census data for Langley; it is included with neighbouring Tellebang which had a combined population of 60 in the 2021 census.[2] GeographyThe Burnett River bounds the locality to the south and east.[3] The Burnett Highway enters the locality from the north (Tellebang) and exits to the south-west (Abercorn).[3] Splinter Creek runs roughly parallel and east of the highway, both entering from Tellebang and exiting to Abercorn.[3] Gin Gin–Mount Perry–Monto Road runs through from south-east to north.[3] The terrain ranges from 200 to 240 metres (660 to 790 ft) above sea level. The predominant land use is grazing on native vegetation with a small amount of irrigated crop growing near the creek and river.[3] HistoryLangley Flat Provisional School opened in 1927, becoming Langley Flat State School in 1927. It closed temporarily on two occasions before finally closing in 1947.[4] It was on the corner of the Burnett Highway and Cooks Road (25°05′47″S 151°13′40″E / 25.0963°S 151.2277°E) with Splinter Creek to the east.[5] EducationThere are no schools in Langley. The nearest primary school is Abercorn State School in neighbouring Abercorn to the south-west. The nearest secondary schools are Eidsvold State School in Eidsvold to the south and Monto State High School in Monto to the north.[3] AmenitiesThere is a camping reserve on the Burnett Highway (25°06′15″S 151°13′24″E / 25.1043°S 151.2232°E).[3] References
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