Ashwell, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids AshwellIpswich, Queensland |
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Ashwell landscape, 2010
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 Ashwell
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 97 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 12.93/km2 (33.5/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4340 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 7.5 km2 (2.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Ipswich | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Ipswich West | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Blair | ||||||||||||||
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Ashwell is a small countryside area in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the City of Ipswich. In 2021, about 97 people lived there.
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Exploring Ashwell's Geography
Ashwell has a small area called Kunkala in its northern part. Kunkala used to have a railway station. This station was on the Marburg branch railway line, which is now closed.
A Look at Ashwell's History
Ashwell got its name from a town in the United Kingdom. Two people, Walter Loveday and Henry Stevens, gave land for a school. They decided to name the school Ashwell. Walter Loveday had a farm called Ashwell, named after the town in the UK.
Ashwell State School Opens
The Ashwell State School first opened its doors on 8 November 1887.
The Meaning of Kunkala
The name Kunkala might come from an Aboriginal word. It is thought to mean running fresh water.
Who Lives in Ashwell?
In 2011, Ashwell and a nearby area called Lanefield had a combined population of 234 people. By 2016, Ashwell alone had 85 residents. The latest count in 2021 showed that Ashwell's population grew to 97 people.
Learning in Ashwell
Ashwell State School is a primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It is located at 35 Reinke Road. In 2018, the school had 58 students. There were 4 teachers and 8 other staff members helping out.
Secondary School Options
There isn't a secondary school right in Ashwell. Most older students go to Rosewood State High School. This school is in Rosewood, which is a neighboring area to the south-east.
