Bracalba, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bracalba Queensland
Orchard, Gamgee Road, 2015
Bracalba Location in Queensland
Population	97 (2021 census)
• Density	3.992/km2 (10.34/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4512
Area	24.3 km2 (9.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	15.1 km (9 mi) NW of Caboolture 63.3 km (39 mi) NNW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Moreton Bay
State electorate(s)	Glass House
Federal Division(s)	Longman
Suburbs around Bracalba: D'Aguilar Woodford Wamuran D'Aguilar Delaneys Creek Bracalba Wamuran Delaneys Creek Wamuran Basin Wamuran

Bracalba is a small rural area, also known as a locality, located in the City of Moreton Bay in Queensland, Australia. It's a quiet place where people live spread out across the land. In the latest count from 2021 census, Bracalba had a population of 97 people.

Exploring Bracalba's Location

Bracalba is a rural locality, meaning it's mostly countryside. A big part of its northern area is covered by the Beerburrum West State Forest. This forest is a protected natural space.

The Story Behind Bracalba's Name

The name Bracalba comes from the Wakawaka language, which is an Indigenous Australian language. It describes the "scrub areas" found in the D'Aguilar Range. This shows how the local landscape influenced its name.

Bracalba's Old School Days

A school called Ferndale Provisional School first opened its doors in Bracalba on April 19, 1892. It later became Ferndale State School on January 1, 1909. In 1913, the school's name changed to Bracalba State School. However, it closed down in 1941.

Who Lives in Bracalba?

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

• In 2011 census, about 162 people lived there. The average age was 32 years old.
• By 2016 census, the population was 111 people.
• In the most recent count from 2021 census, Bracalba had a population of 97 people.