Postcode(s) 4350 Wellcamp Glenvale Postal code 4350 Population 302 (2011 census) | LGA(s) Toowoomba Region Area 20.3 km² Federal division Division of Groom State electorate(s) Condamine | |
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Location 12 km (7 mi) W of Toowoomba | ||
Wellcamp is a locality in Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia, located 12 kilometres (7 mi) west of the city centre. At the 2011 Australian Census, Wellcamp and several other adjacent localities recorded a population of 302.
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Map of Wellcamp QLD 4350, Australia
History
The locality was named by the Railways Department after a camp for workers constructing the Toowoomba–Hendon railway, which happened to be located beside a well in the area. The line opened in 1869.
Wellcamp Provisional School opened on 27 February 1899, later becoming Wellcamp State School.
Airport
There is a jet-capable airport located within Wellcamp to service Toowoomba and the surrounding districts, it is known officially as Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport.
References
Wellcamp, Queensland Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA