Charlwood, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Charlwood Queensland
Jensen house, Charlwood, 1898. Pictured are Mr and Mrs Reiner Jensen with sons Peter and Claus, daughter Ida (Mrs Turner) and grandson James Turner.
Charlwood Location in Queensland
Population	146 (2021 census)
• Density	5.93/km2 (15.4/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4309
Area	24.6 km2 (9.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	9.7 km (6 mi) SW of Kalbar 14.9 km (9 mi) W of Boonah 53.2 km (33 mi) W of Beaudesert 94.4 km (59 mi) SW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	Scenic Rim Region
State electorate(s)	Scenic Rim
Federal Division(s)	Wright
Suburbs around Charlwood: Aratula Morwincha Fassifern Valley Mount Edwards Charlwood Mount French Moogerah Mount Alford Bunjurgen

Charlwood is a small, quiet place in the countryside of Queensland, Australia. It's known for its peaceful farming areas. In 2021, about 146 people lived here. It's part of the Scenic Rim Region, which is famous for its beautiful natural scenery.

Geography

Charlwood is mostly flat land, about 100 to 150 metres above sea level. This area is mainly used for farms and raising animals. You can find the lower parts of Little Mount Edwards on the south-west side. The lower slopes of Mount French are on the eastern side.

A creek called Reynolds Creek flows through Charlwood. It starts from Lake Moogerah in the south-west. The creek then goes north through Charlwood into other areas like Morwincha. Finally, it joins the Bremer River.

History

Charlwood has a simple but interesting history. A school called Charlwood Provisional School first opened here on 20 January 1897. It later became Charlwood State School in 1909. However, the school closed in August 1958. Students then went to Engelburg State School, which is now called Kalbar State School. The old school building was located at 748 Lake Moogerah Road.

In 1909, a German Baptist Church also opened in Charlwood. Around the same time, a Methodist Church was being built in the area.

Demographics

In 2016, Charlwood had 139 people living there. By 2021, the population grew slightly to 146 people. Most people in Charlwood were born in Australia. English is the most common language spoken at home. Many residents have English, Australian, or German family backgrounds.

Education

There are no schools directly in Charlwood today. Students usually go to nearby schools. For primary school, kids can attend Aratula State School in Aratula or Mount Alford State School in Mount Alford. For high school, the closest option is Boonah State High School in Boonah.

Attractions

If you're looking for outdoor fun, the Yarramalong Recreation Centre is in Charlwood. It's a great place for camping and other outdoor activities. You can find it at 688 Lake Moogerah Road.