Bryden, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bryden Queensland
Paddocks along Corcorans Road, 2015
Bryden Location in Queensland
Population	22 (2021 census)
• Density	0.278/km2 (0.72/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4312
Area	79.0 km2 (30.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	27.3 km (17 mi) N of Fernvale 41.5 km (26 mi) E of Esk 51.9 km (32 mi) NNW of Ipswich 72.4 km (45 mi) NW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	Somerset Region
State electorate(s)	Nanango
Federal Division(s)	Blair
Suburbs around Bryden: Crossdale Crossdale Mount Byron Mount Byron Lake Wivenhoe Bryden Dundas Lake Wivenhoe Lake Wivenhoe Dundas

Bryden is a small, quiet rural area in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Somerset Region. In 2021, only 22 people lived there, making it a very small community!

Exploring Bryden's Landscape

The eastern part of Bryden is mostly untouched bushland. It sits on the western side of the D'Aguilar Range, which is a long chain of hills.

Bryden's Past: A Look Back

The name Bryden comes from the very first person who settled in this area. Before it was called Bryden, the area was known as Deep Creek.

Old Schools in Bryden

Imagine going to school in a bark hut! That's how Mount Brisbane Provisional School started on April 17, 1876. A kind person named Mr. Carl Blank built it for free. There were 26 students and one teacher, Mr. Goodwin.

In 1879, it became Mount Brisbane State School. Then, in 1893, its name changed to Deep Creek State School. Finally, in 1930, it was renamed Bryden State School.

Sometimes, there weren't enough students, so the school had to close temporarily. Teachers were even shared with another school called Dundas State School. In 1936, all teaching stopped.

But the school reopened on April 14, 1947, as Bryden Provisional School. It closed for good on May 13, 1963. The school was located on Loughrans Road.

St Anne's Catholic Church

On August 19, 1900, people gathered to lay the first stone for a new Catholic church. It was officially opened on February 17, 1901, and named St Anne's Catholic Church.

The church had a cemetery behind it. It was located on Wivenhoe Somerset Road, near Corcorans Road. The church building is no longer there, but the cemetery still remains.

Bryden Hall: A Community Place

The original Bryden Hall sadly burned down on December 18, 1927. But the community quickly built a new one!

The new Bryden Hall officially opened on September 1, 1928. It was a place for everyone to gather. In 1980, the hall was moved to the Esk Showgrounds, where it still stands today.

Who Lives in Bryden?

In 2011, Bryden's population was counted along with a nearby area called Crossdale. Together, they had 190 people.

Later, in 2016, Bryden had 33 people living there. By 2021, the population was 22 people.

Special Places: Heritage Listings

Bryden has some special places that are protected because of their history. One of these is Castleholme Homestead, located along Bryden-Crossdale Road.

Learning and Education

There are no schools directly in Bryden. Students usually travel to nearby towns for their education.

• For primary school, kids might go to Fernvale State School in Fernvale or Toogoolawah State School in Toogoolawah.
• For high school, students can attend Lowood State High School in Lowood or Toogoolawah State High School in Toogoolawah.

Local Facilities

Bryden cemetery

Bryden has a Catholic cemetery. It is located at 2479 Wivenhoe Somerset Road, right next to where the old Catholic Church used to be. It's also very close to the Castleholme Homestead.