Fleurbaix, Queensland

Fleurbaix is a locality in the Southern Downs Region, Queensland, Australia. In the, Fleurbaix had a population of 56 people.

Geography
The north of the locality is hilly and undeveloped; it is part of the Herries Range. The south of the locality is also hilly. The area in-between is flatter and is used for farming. A number of creeks flow through this area.

History
The locality was established as a soldier settlement area which was named after its railway station. The name was proposed by surveyor George Grant and refers to the site of French World War I Battle of Fleurbaix which involved the 5th Australian Division on 19 July 1916.

Construction commenced on the Amiens railway line in 1919 and the line was opened on 7 June 1920. The locality was served by Fleurbaix railway station (-28.5257°N, 151.9135°W). The line and station closed on 28 February 1974.

Demographics
In the, Fleurbaix had a population of 39 people.

In the, Fleurbaix had a population of 56 people.

Education
There are no schools in Fleurbaix. The nearest government primary schools are Pozieres State School in neighbouring Pozieres to the west and Thulimbah State School in neighbouring Thulimbah to the south-east. The nearest government secondary school is Stanthorpe State High School in Stanthorpe to the south-east.