Baree, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Baree Queensland
Baree School of Arts, 2009
Baree Location in Queensland
Population	201 (2021 census)
• Density	144/km2 (370/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4714
Area	1.4 km2 (0.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	3.3 km (2 mi) N of Mount Morgan 35.3 km (22 mi) SSW of Rockhampton 651 km (405 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Rockhampton Region
State electorate(s)	Mirani
Federal Division(s)	Flynn
Suburbs around Baree: The Mine Moongan Leydens Hill The Mine Baree Leydens Hill Walterhall Walterhall Mount Morgan

Baree is a small place in Queensland, Australia. It is a rural locality within the Rockhampton Region. In 2021, about 201 people lived in Baree.

What is Baree Like?

Where is Baree Located?

Baree is found in central Queensland. It is part of the larger Rockhampton Region. The Burnett Highway runs along its south-eastern edge. This highway helps connect Baree to other towns.

How is the Land Used?

Most of the land in Baree is used for homes with large yards. This is called rural residential living. It means people live on bigger blocks of land, often with some space around them. The eastern part of Baree is used for grazing. This is where animals like cattle eat grass. The western part of Baree is mostly undeveloped land.

Baree's Past

Baree State School (officially Calliungal North State School), around 1912

How Baree Got Its Name

The name Baree comes from an Aboriginal word. It is believed to mean either crooked (winding) creek or timber. This suggests the area had winding waterways or many trees.

Schools in Baree's History

Baree once had its own school. It was called Calliungal North State School. It also went by the names North Culliungal State School and Baree State School. The school first opened in April 1904. It closed for a short time in 1929. Then it reopened in 1933. The school finally closed its doors in 1971.

Baree's Post Office

A Post Office opened in Baree by 1917. Before that, there was a smaller "receiving office" from around 1901. This office helped people send and receive mail. The Baree Post Office closed in 1975.

The Old Railway Line

A railway line used to run through Baree. It was called the Dawson Valley railway line. This line connected Kabra to Mount Morgan. It officially opened on December 2, 1898. Baree had two railway stations:

• Kirkhall railway station
• Baree railway station

The railway line stopped operating on August 1, 1987. Both railway stations are now no longer used.

Important Places

Baree School of Arts

Baree has a special building called the Baree School of Arts. It is located at 18 Creek Street. This building is considered a heritage-listed site. This means it is an important historical place. It is protected to make sure it lasts for a long time.

Education Today

There are no schools located directly in Baree today. Students living in Baree go to schools in nearby towns. The closest government primary school is Mount Morgan State School. The closest government secondary school is Mount Morgan State High School. Both of these schools are in Mount Morgan. Mount Morgan is a town located to the south-east of Baree.