Bahrs Scrub, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bahrs ScrubLogan City, Queensland |
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 Bahrs Scrub
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 4,508 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 455.4/km2 (1,179/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4207 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 9.9 km2 (3.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Logan City | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Macalister | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Forde | ||||||||||||||
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Bahrs Scrub is a place where people live in the City of Logan, Queensland, Australia. It's like a suburb, but it's called a "locality."
In 2021, about 4,508 people called Bahrs Scrub home.
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What is Bahrs Scrub Like?
Bahrs Scrub used to be a quiet area with lots of hills and trees. It had big properties spread out.
But in the last ten years, more homes have been built here. This happened because the local council changed the rules for building.
Plans are being made for up to 10,000 people to live here. These plans include new homes, shops, and good public transport. They also focus on looking after nature.
A big new housing area called Brookhaven is being built here. There are also smaller building projects happening in the eastern part of Bahrs Scrub.
The Beaudesert–Beenleigh Road runs along the eastern side of the area.
The Story of Bahrs Scrub
The name "Bahrs Scrub" tells us that this area was once covered in thick bushland. The word "scrub" means dense bushes and small trees.
The name "Bahrs" might come from early German settlers, Carl Wilhelm Bahr and his son, Wilhelm Bahr. However, some old records call the area "Jimmybark Scrub" and a nearby hill "Bark Hill." This hill is now known as Bahrs Hill. So, the current name might have changed over time from these older names.
A school called Bahr's Scrub State School opened around July 1919. Sadly, it closed in 1929 because not enough students were attending.
Later, Windaroo Valley State High School opened its doors on January 1, 1994.
Who Lives in Bahrs Scrub?
The number of people living in Bahrs Scrub has grown a lot over the years.
In 2011, there were 1,512 people. Most people (73.9%) were born in Australia. The average age was 32 years old.
By 2016, the population had grown to 1,919 people.
In 2021, the population reached 4,508 people. About 51.6% were female and 48.4% were male. The average age was 29 years old, which is younger than the average for Australia.
Most people (71.1%) were born in Australia. Other countries where people were born include New Zealand, England, the Philippines, South Africa, and India.
Most people (83.6%) spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken include Filipino, Punjabi, Mandarin, Spanish, and Samoan.
Schools in Bahrs Scrub
Windaroo Valley State High School is a public school for students in Years 7 to 12. It's for both boys and girls.
The school is located at 240 Beaudesert Beenleigh Road (27°44′25″S 153°11′24″E / 27.7404°S 153.1901°E). In 2017, the school had 1,115 students and 94 teachers. It also has a special program for students who need extra support.
