- Source: Dalysford, Queensland
Dalysford is a rural locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Dalysford had a population of 136 people.
History
Dalysford Provisional opened circa 1892. On 1 January 1909, it became Dalysford State School. It closed temporarily between late 1924 to circa April 1925 due to low student numbers. It closed permanently in 1927. It was located to the south-west of Dalysford railway station, off the Dalysford Road (approx 25.0214°S 151.8734°E / -25.0214; 151.8734 (Dalysord State School (former))), just across the locality boundary into present-day Moolboolaman.
Demographics
In the 2016 census, Dalysford had a population of 117 people.
In the 2021 census, Dalysford had a population of 136 people.
Education
There are no schools in Dalysford. The nearest government primary schools are Gin Gin State School in Gin Gin to the north-east and Wallaville State School in Wallaville to the south-east. The nearest government secondary school is Gin Gin State High School in Gin Gin.
References
Further reading
Gin Gin State School centenary book, 1882-1982 : including the history of Watawa, Dalysford, Takilberan Rock, New Moonta, Boolboonda, Cumonju, Tirroan, Moolboolaman, Redbank Gully, Ferry Hills, Gaeta, Gin Gin State School P. & C. Association, 1982