Bracewell, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bracewell Queensland
Bracewell Location in Queensland
Population	178 (2021 census)
• Density	1.241/km2 (3.21/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4695
Area	143.4 km2 (55.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	14.7 km (9 mi) SW of Mount Larcom 46.3 km (29 mi) W of Gladstone 85.8 km (53 mi) SE of Rockhampton 553 km (344 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Gladstone Region
State electorate(s)	Gladstone
Federal Division(s)	Flynn
Suburbs around Bracewell: Raglan Ambrose Machine Creek Raglan Bracewell East End Mount Alma Mount Alma Mount Alma

Bracewell is a small rural area in Queensland, Australia. It is located in the Gladstone Region. In 2021, about 178 people lived in Bracewell.

Discovering Bracewell

Where is Bracewell?

Bracewell is a rural locality. It is mostly made up of natural areas. A mountain called Zamia Knob is found in the south of Bracewell. It stands about 281 meters (922 feet) tall. Most of the land here is used for grazing. This means farmers let animals like cattle eat the natural plants.

A Look Back in Time

Bracewell has a history with community buildings and schools.

• The Bracewell Public Hall opened in January 1914. It was also known as the Bracewell School of Arts. This hall was a place for community events and gatherings. It was located on Mount Larcom Bracewell Road.
• Bracewell State School opened on July 5, 1915. It taught children in the area for many years. The school closed its doors on June 30, 2000. It was also on Mount Larcom Bracewell Road.
• Another school, Cedar Vale State School, opened on April 12, 1926. It closed on December 15, 1978. This school was also located on Mount Larcom Bracewell Road.

Who Lives in Bracewell?

The number of people living in Bracewell has changed over time. In 2016, the population was 196 people. By 2021, the population was 178 people.

Schools Near Bracewell

There are no schools directly in Bracewell today. Students who live in Bracewell usually go to schools in nearby towns.

• For primary school, students can attend Ambrose State School. This school is in the neighboring town of Ambrose. Mount Larcom State School in Mount Larcom is also an option.
• For secondary school, students can go to Mount Larcom State School. This school teaches up to Year 10. For students who want to complete all of high school (up to Year 12), Gladstone State High School is available. It is located in West Gladstone.