Caffey is a rural

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in the

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, Australia. In the , Caffey had a population of 45 people.

Geography

''Tenthill Creek'' forms part of the south-eastern boundary before flowing through to form part of the northern boundary. ''Wonga Creek'' forms the north-eastern boundary on its way to join the ''Tenthill''.

History

The name ''Caffey'' is believed to have been the name of a pioneer selector in the area. In August 1927, a public meeting was held with the objective of obtaining a school for the district. In July 1926 the

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agreed to establish a school. The cost was £759. Caffey State School opened on 26 July 1927. It closed on 12 February 1971. It was on the south-eastern corner of the junction of Tenthill Creek and Mount Sylvia Road ().

Demographics

In the , Caffey had a population of 65 people. In the , Caffey had a population of 45 people.

Education

There are no schools in Caffey. The nearest government primary schools are Mount Sylvia State School in neighbouring Mount Sylvia to the south and Mount Whitestone State School in neighbouring Mount Whitestone to the north-west. The nearest government secondary school is Lockyer District State High School in Gatton to the north-east.

Facilities

Caffey Cemetery is at 977 Mount Sylvia Road (). It is operated by the Lockyer Valley Regional Council.

References

{{Lockyer Valley Region Lockyer Valley Region Localities in Queensland