Clifton, Queensland

Download coordinates as: Clifton is a rural town and locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia.

Bange's Airfield, six kilometres west of Clifton, is a centre for ultralight aircraft, and home to the Lone Eagle Flying School and the Darling Downs Sport Aircraft Association Inc. Boab trees are an important cultural heritage feature, particularly alongside the main street.

[2] Clifton Post Office opened on 20 April 1869 (it was known as King's Creek for a short period in 1869).

[7] In 1877, 6,000 acres (2,400 ha) were resumed from the Clifton pastoral run and offered for selection on 17 April 1877.

[9] An undated map shows allotments for sale in the township of King's Creek, situated on the Clifton Estate.

[10] An article in the Darling Downs Gazette on 20 June 1885 notes the sale of allotments at the new township of King's Creek.

The ceremony was conducted by Bishop Robert Dunne and was attended by over 2,000 people, many of whom travelled by special trains arranged by the Queensland Railways Department.

[26][27] St Francis De Sales' Catholic School was officially opened on 25 February 1917 by Archbishop James Duhig.

The original Clifton Catholic Church was moved to Tooth Street and was renovated to become the school.

[30] On Tuesday 4 April 2000, a memorial was erected to Australian country music singer-songwriter Stan Coster in Centenary Park.

[39] The Clifton branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at 72 Clark Street.

[45][46][47] The Clifton Historical Museum was located in the old butter factory where there is a range of early agricultural tools and machinery on display.

Clifton War Memorial, 2008
Clifton State School, 2024
Clifton State High School, 2024
Old Clifton garage.
Vitruvian scroll tile, main street, Clifton.