Orion, Queensland


Orion is a locality in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia. In the, Orion had a population of 87 people.

Geography

The Dawson Highway passes through the south-west of the locality. The eastern and central parts of the locality are about 200 metres about sea level while the western part of the locality is more mountainous rising to unnamed peaks of 600 metres. The predominant land use is grain growing.

History

Orion State School opened on 28 January 1964.

Education

Orion State School is a primary school for boys and girls operated by the Queensland Government at 1002 Ten Chain Road. In 2016, the school had an enrolment of 16 students with 1 teacher and 4 non-teaching staff.