Stonehenge is an outback town and locality in the Shire of Barcoo, Queensland, Australia. In the, the locality of Stonehenge had a population of 58 people.

Geography

Stonehenge is in the Channel Country. Nearby is one of three areas used to base the Australian Department of Defence's over-the-horizon radar system.

History

Its name originates from when the area was a stopping point for bullock teams. A stone hut used by the bullock drivers to overnight in eventually fell into disuse, and the stone remains became known as "Stonehenge". The Stonehenge State School opened on 3 September 1900. The school closed in 1947 but subsequently reopened. It closed again on 1 February 1977 but reopened again on 27 January 1981. The Stonehenge Library opened in 2009.

Demographics

At the, Stonehenge and the surrounding area had a population of 106. In the, the locality of Stonehenge had a population of 44 people. In the, the locality of Stonehenge had a population of 58 people.

Facilities

Stonehenge has a sports centre and community centre. The Barcoo Shire Council operates a public library at 9 Stratford Street.

Education

Stonehenge State School is a government primary (early childhood-6) school at 27 Bulford Street (-24.3507°N, 143.2874°W). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of seven students with two teachers and four non-teaching staff (one full-time equivalent). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of four students with two teachers (one full-time equivalent) and six non-teaching staff (one full-time equivalent). The school motto is "Strong and Proud". There is no secondary school in Stonehenge. The nearest one is in Longreach 155 km away; other options are boarding schools and distance education.