Blacksoil, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Blacksoil Ipswich, Queensland
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Blacksoil Location in Queensland
Population	106 (2021 census)
• Density	58.9/km2 (153/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4306
Area	1.8 km2 (0.7 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	10.9 km (7 mi) NW of Ipswich CBD 47.4 km (29 mi) WSW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Ipswich
State electorate(s)	Ipswich West
Federal Division(s)	Blair
Suburbs around Blacksoil: Ironbark Pine Mountain Pine Mountain Karrabin Blacksoil Brassall Karrabin Karrabin Brassall

Blacksoil is a quiet, rural area in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the City of Ipswich. In 2021, about 106 people lived in Blacksoil. It's known as a "locality," which is like a small community or district.

Discovering Blacksoil

Blacksoil officially received its name on July 1, 1978. The Queensland Place Names Board made this decision. Its exact boundaries were then set on September 8, 2000.

Who Lives in Blacksoil?

Blacksoil is a very small community. In 2016, there were 104 people living there. By 2021, the population grew slightly to 106 people.

Learning in Blacksoil

There are no schools directly in Blacksoil itself. Students usually travel to nearby areas for their education.

• The closest primary schools are Brassall State School and Walloon State School. Both are located in neighbouring areas.
• For high school, students often attend Ipswich State High School. This school is also in Brassall, a short distance away.