Chambers Flat, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chambers Flat Logan City, Queensland
Fields at Chambers Flat, 2014
Chambers Flat Location in Queensland
Population	2,718 (2021 census)
• Density	123.55/km2 (320.0/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4133
Area	22.0 km2 (8.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	16.8 km (10 mi) SSW of Logan Central 39.2 km (24 mi) S of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	Logan City
State electorate(s)	Logan
Federal Division(s)	Forde
Suburbs around Chambers Flat: Park Ridge Park Ridge South Park Ridge Logan Reserve Munruben Chambers Flat Buccan Stockleigh Stockleigh Logan Village

Chambers Flat is a rural area located in Logan City, Queensland, Australia. It's known for its open spaces and natural beauty. In 2021, about 2,718 people called Chambers Flat home.

Geography of Chambers Flat

Looking across the Logan River towards Chambers Flats where cattle are grazing, 2021

Chambers Flat is bordered by the Logan River on its eastern and southern sides. This river is a big part of the local landscape.

History of Chambers Flat

How Chambers Flat Got Its Name

Chambers Flat got its name from John Chambers. He started farming here in 1848. Before that, other farms were set up in the 1840s.

Early Schools in Chambers Flat

A school called Chambers Flat Provisional School opened on October 27, 1890. Miss Mary Curran was its first head teacher. It became Chambers Flat State School in 1909. However, it closed down on August 3, 1921. The old school was on a 10-acre site on Holloway Road.

Changes in Local Government

Chambers Flat used to be part of the Shire of Beaudesert. But in March 2008, it became part of Logan City. This happened when local governments in the area were combined.

King's Christian College

King's Christian College opened a new campus in Chambers Flat in 2020. They call it the Logan Village campus. This school first started in Reedy Creek in 1980. They opened another campus in Pimpama in 2015.

People Living in Chambers Flat

Population Numbers

In 2021, the population of Chambers Flat was 2,718 people. Back in 2016, there were 2,331 people. In 2011, the population was 2,464 people.

Where People Come From

In 2011, most people (75.3%) living in Chambers Flat were born in Australia. Other countries where people were born included England (6%) and New Zealand (4.2%).

Languages Spoken

Most people (86.8%) in Chambers Flat speak only English at home. Other languages spoken include Hmong, Vietnamese, and Mandarin.

Education Opportunities

King's Christian College Campus

King's Christian College (Logan Village campus) is a primary school. It teaches students from Prep (the first year of school) to Year 6. In 2023, it had 418 students. The school plans to add more grades each year. By 2029, it will offer schooling from Prep to Year 12.

Nearby Government Schools

There are no government schools directly in Chambers Flat. However, there are several nearby options.

Primary Schools

• Logan Reserve State School in Logan Reserve (to the north-east)
• Logan Village State School in Logan Village (to the south-east)
• Park Ridge State School in Park Ridge (to the north-west)

Secondary Schools

• Marsden State High School in Waterford West (to the north-east)
• Yarrabilba State Secondary College in Yarrabilba (to the south-east)
• Park Ridge State High School in Park Ridge (to the north-west)

Parks and Green Spaces

Chambers Flat has several parks where people can enjoy the outdoors:

• Chambers Creek Park
• Chambers Flat Logan Reser
• Chambers Flat Road Park
• Chambers Road Flat Park
• Kings Way Park
• Wendt Park

Community Facilities

Chambers Flat Cemetery

The Chambers Flat Cemetery is located on Sungold Road. It is managed by the Logan City Council. This cemetery offers different burial options. It also has a special garden for scattering ashes.