Downsfield is a rural

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in the

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, Australia. In the , Downsfield had a population of 86 people.

History

Downsfield State School opened on 2 December 1918. It had a number of temporary closures over the years, closing finally on 29 August 1966. It was on a site on the bend of Kenins Road (approx ). Sandy Creek Hall was sold in 2018.

Demographics

In the , Downsfield had a population of 94 people. In the , Downsfield had a population of 86 people.

Heritage listings

Dagun has the following heritage site: * Sandy Creek Hall, 1726 Sandy Creek Road ()

Education

There are no schools in Downsfield. The nearest government primary schools are Kia Ora State School in neighbouring

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to the north-west and Gympie East State School in Greens Creek to the south. The nearest government secondary school is

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to the south-west. There are also non-government schools in Gympie and its suburbs.

References

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