Witheren

Witheren is a rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. In the, Witheren had a population of 581 people.

Geography

The Coomera River flows through from south to north.
The Beaudesert Nerang Road runs through from west to north.

History

Witheren State School opened on 21 August 1899. In 1936 tenders were called for a new school building. The new school building was officially opened on Friday 4 June 1937 by the Minister for Public Instruction, Frank Cooper. The school closed on 9 May 1965. It was at 97 Upper Coomera Road. The school building has been converted to a private residence.

Demographics

In the, Witheren had a population of 441.
In the, Witheren had a population of 496 people.
In the, Witheren had a population of 581 people.

Education

There are no schools in Witheren. The nearest government primary schools are Canungra State School in neighbouring Canungra to the west, St Bernard State School in neighbouring Tamborine Mountain to the north and Beechmont State School in neighbouring Beechmont to the south-east. The nearest government secondary schools are Tamborine Mountain State High School in neighbouring Tamborine Mountain to the north and Nerang State High School in Nerang to the east.