Anderleigh, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Anderleigh Queensland
Anderleigh Location in Queensland
Population	128 (2021 census)
• Density	2.678/km2 (6.94/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4570
Area	47.8 km2 (18.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	30.7 km (19 mi) NNE of Gympie 197 km (122 mi) N of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Gympie Region
State electorate(s)	Gympie
Federal Division(s)	Wide Bay
Suburbs around Anderleigh: Glenwood Neerdie Neerdie Gunalda Anderleigh Downsfield Curra North Deep Creek Downsfield

Anderleigh is a small country area located in the Gympie Region of Queensland, Australia. It's a quiet place where people live spread out on farms and properties. In 2021, about 128 people called Anderleigh home. It is about 30.7 kilometers (19 miles) northeast of Gympie, a larger town.

History of Anderleigh

Anderleigh has a simple but interesting history, especially when it comes to its school.

Early School Days

A school first opened in the area on July 10, 1895. It was called Brookleigh Provisional School. A "provisional school" was a smaller school, often set up in a temporary building. It would become a full "state school" if enough students attended regularly.

Renaming and Closing

In 1899, the school's name changed to Anderleigh Provisional School. Then, in 1909, it officially became Anderleigh State School. This meant it was a permanent school run by the government. However, the school eventually closed its doors on July 24, 1960.

Population of Anderleigh

The number of people living in Anderleigh has changed over the years.

Recent Census Data

• In 2011, Anderleigh's population was counted along with a nearby area called Kia Ora. Together, they had 501 residents.
• By 2016, Anderleigh was counted on its own and had a population of 90 people.
• The most recent count in 2021 showed that 128 people lived in Anderleigh.

Education in Anderleigh

There are no schools located directly within Anderleigh today. Students living in the area travel to nearby towns for their education.

Primary Schools Nearby

For younger students, the closest government primary schools are:

• Kia-Ora State School in Kia Ora, to the east.
• Gunalda State School in Gundalda, to the west.
• Chatsworth State School in Chatsworth, to the south-west.

Secondary Schools Nearby

Older students attend high school in the larger town of Gympie. The nearest government secondary schools are:

• Gympie State High School
• James Nash State High School

Both of these high schools are located in Gympie, which is to the south of Anderleigh.