Cedar Vale, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cedar Vale Logan City, Queensland
Fields along Cedar Vale Road, 2016
Cedar Vale Location in Queensland
Population	2,856 (2021 census)
• Density	181.9/km2 (471/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4285
Area	15.7 km2 (6.1 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	36.6 km (23 mi) SSW of Logan Central 51.4 km (32 mi) S of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	Logan City
State electorate(s)	Scenic Rim
Federal Division(s)	Wright
Suburbs around Cedar Vale: Cedar Grove Jimboomba Jimboomba Woodhill Cedar Vale Mundoolun Veresdale Scrub Veresdale Scrub Mundoolun

Cedar Vale is a quiet, rural area in Queensland, Australia. It's part of Logan City, which is a local government area. Imagine a place with lots of open spaces and a friendly community. In 2021, about 2,856 people called Cedar Vale home. It's known for its peaceful, country feel.

Exploring Cedar Vale's Location

Cedar Vale has some interesting natural features. The Mount Lindesay Highway runs along its north-western side. This is a main road that helps people travel around the region.

A waterway called Scrubby Creek forms the northern and eastern edges of Cedar Vale. Creeks like this are important for local wildlife and the environment. They often provide homes for different plants and animals.

A Look at Cedar Vale's Past

Cedar Vale used to be part of a different local government area. This area was called the Shire of Beaudesert. But in March 2008, things changed! Cedar Vale became part of Logan City. This was part of a bigger plan to make local government more efficient in Queensland.

Who Lives in Cedar Vale?

We know how many people live in Cedar Vale thanks to regular counts called censuses. These counts help us understand how communities are growing or changing.

In 2021, the population of Cedar Vale was 2,856 people. This number helps us see how many residents call this rural locality home.

Schools for Cedar Vale Kids

If you live in Cedar Vale, you won't find a school right in the area. But don't worry, there are schools nearby!

For primary school, kids often go to Jimboomba State School in Jimboomba. Other options include Veresdale Scrub State School or Woodhill State School.

For high school, students usually attend Flagstone State Community College in Flagstone. Another choice is Beaudesert State High School in Beaudesert.

Parks and Fun Places

Cedar Vale has several parks where you can enjoy the outdoors. These parks are great spots for playing, relaxing, or just enjoying nature.

Here are some of the parks in the area:

• Birchwood Street Park (27°52′59″S 153°00′42″E / 27.8831°S 153.0117°E / -27.8831; 153.0117 (Birchwood Street Park))
• Cedar Vale Road Park (27°52′16″S 153°00′28″E / 27.8712°S 153.0077°E / -27.8712; 153.0077 (Cedar Vale Road Park))
• Harrison Road Park (27°53′24″S 153°02′22″E / 27.8901°S 153.0394°E / -27.8901; 153.0394 (Harrison Road Park))
• Kamala Court Park (27°52′03″S 153°00′01″E / 27.8676°S 153.0002°E / -27.8676; 153.0002 (Kamala Court Park))
• Millstream Road Park (27°52′26″S 153°01′07″E / 27.8738°S 153.0187°E / -27.8738; 153.0187 (Millstream Road Park))
• Quail Street Park (27°53′02″S 153°01′21″E / 27.8839°S 153.0226°E / -27.8839; 153.0226 (Quail Street Park))