Norwin, Queensland
Norwin is a rural locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. In the, Norwin had a population of 100 people.
Geography
The Toowoomba–Cecil Plains Road runs through from east to south-west.History
Norwin Provisional School opened on 5 September 1924. It was burned down in July 1925. In August 1927, it reopened as Norwin State School. It closed on 13 December 1996. It was at 5814 Toowoomba Cecil Plains Road.The Norwin Methodist Church was established about September 1927, holding its 26th anniversary in September 1953.
A Lutheran congregation formed in Norwin in 1955. In 1957, the church building was dedicated. In 1967, a memorial hall was erected to commemorate those who served in World War II.
Demographics
In the, Norwin had a population of 94 people.In the, Norwin had a population of 100 people.
Economy
There are a number of homesteads in the locality:- Aeradke
- Amaroo
- Antrim
- Aroona
- Avonlea
- Broxbourne
- Cutana
- Oakey
- Springfields
- Teralba
- Wandana
- Yanco
Education
There are no schools in Norwin. The nearest government primary schools are:- Cecil Plains State School in Cecil Plains to the west
- Bowenville State School in Bowenville to the north-east
- Mount Tyson State School in Mount Tyson to the east
- Brookstead State School in Brookstead to the south
Amenities
The Norwin branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association has its hall on the corner of the Brookstead Norwin Road and Branchview Road.Bethleham Lutheran Church is at 2671 Bowenville Norwin Road.