Brightview, Queensland

Brightview is a rural locality. The larger north-eastern part () is in Somerset Region and is mostly used for farming; that part is in the federal electorate of Blair. The smaller south-western part () in Lockyer Valley Region is more residential in character; that part is in the federal electorate of Wright. The northern boundary is Lockyer Creek. == History ==

Brightview was originally named Tarampa Flats and then Lobethal. It is thought the present name was the name of a pastoral property owned by Ernest Christian Frederick Beutel. The name Brightview as the local place name is in use from at least July 1906. Tarampa Flat Provisional School opened on 25 November 1902, being renamed Brightview Provisional School in 1906. It became Brightview State School on 1 January 1909. A new school building was erected in 1935. It closed on 11 May 1962. It was at 1060 Brightview Road (). By 1911, an Apostolic congregation was already meeting in Tarampa Flats. In 1914, the Brightview Apostolic Church was erected. == Demographics ==

There are no schools in Brightview. The nearest government primary schools are: • Tarampa State School in neighbouring Tarampa to the east • Prenzlau State School in neighbouring Prenzlau to the south-east • Hatton Vale State School in Hatton Vale to the south • Lockrose State School in neighbouring Lockrose to the west The nearest government secondary school is Lowood State High School in neighbouring Lowood to the north-east. == Amenities ==

The Apostolic Church of Queensland has its Brightview church and adjoining cemetery at 22 Thorne Street just off Brightview Road (). == References ==