Breddan, Queensland facts for kids
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 Breddan
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 478 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 2.628/km2 (6.81/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4820 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 181.9 km2 (70.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Charters Towers Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Traeger | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Kennedy | ||||||||||||||
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Breddan is a small countryside area in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Charters Towers Region. In 2021, about 478 people lived in Breddan.
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Geography of Breddan
Breddan is surrounded by natural features. The Burdekin River forms its north-east border. The Flinders Highway is to the south-east. The Lynd Highway is partly to the west.
Sellheim Town
A small town called Sellheim is in the eastern part of Breddan. It was named after Philip Frederic Sellheim. He was a gold warden in Charters Towers a long time ago. The Great Northern Railway crosses the Burdekin River here. Sellheim has its own railway station.
Mount Boddington
In the middle of Breddan is Mount Boddington. It is part of the Pinnacles Range. This mountain rises about 356 meters (1,168 feet) above sea level.
Land Use
Most of the land in Breddan is used for grazing. This means farmers raise animals like cattle there. Some areas near the Burdekin River also have irrigated crops.
History of Breddan
Breddan has an interesting past with important structures.
Burdekin River Pumping Station
The Burdekin River Pumping Station was built between 1887 and 1891. It was a big part of the water supply system for Charters Towers. This system helped bring water to the town. It included a pumping station, a tall chimney, and a reservoir. There were also homes for workers and a school. A new electric pumping station was built in 1975.
Sellheim State School
Sellheim State School opened on November 12, 1889. It taught children in the area for many years. However, the school closed on June 5, 1939.
Breddan Aerodrome
Breddan Aerodrome was an important airfield during World War II. It was built in April 1942. At first, it was a backup field for Charters Towers airfield. In August 1942, American air squadrons used Breddan.
Later, it became a major place for fixing and salvaging aircraft. This was under the control of the RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force). During 1943, many buildings were put up. These included hangars for maintenance and workshops. There were also places for torpedo storage and medical care. The base was no longer used after 1947.
Population of Breddan
Breddan is a small community.
- In 2011, there were 388 people living in Breddan.
- In 2016, the population grew to 485 people.
- In 2021, the population was 478 people.
Heritage Sites in Breddan
Breddan has some places that are important to its history. These are called heritage-listed sites:
- Breddan Airfield: This is the former airfield used during World War II.
- Burdekin River Pumping Station: This is the old pumping station that supplied water to Charters Towers.
Education in Breddan
There are no schools directly in Breddan. Students usually travel to nearby towns for their education.
- The closest primary school is Richmond Hill State School. It is in Richmond Hill, Charters Towers.
- For high school, students attend Charters Towers State High School. This school is in the Charters Towers CBD.
Amenities in Breddan
Breddan has a useful amenity for locals and visitors.
- There is a boat ramp on Weir Road. This ramp allows people to launch boats into the Burdekin River. The Charters Towers Regional Council manages it.
