Chatsworth, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chatsworth Gympie, Queensland
Horton Road cattle dip, 2002
Chatsworth Location in Queensland
Population	1,353 (2021 census)
• Density	43.65/km2 (113.1/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4570
Area	31.0 km2 (12.0 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	7.6 km (5 mi) NW of Gympie 183 km (114 mi) N of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Gympie Region
State electorate(s)	Gympie
Federal Division(s)	Wide Bay
Suburbs around Chatsworth: Bells Bridge Curra Corella Bells Bridge Chatsworth Tamaree Fishermans Pocket Fishermans Pocket Araluen Two Mile

Chatsworth is a small community in Queensland, Australia. It is a rural locality in the Gympie Region. In 2021, about 1,353 people lived there. It is a quiet, rural area.

Exploring Chatsworth's Location

Chatsworth is about 7.5 kilometers (4.7 miles) from Gympie, Queensland. It is located to the north-northwest of Gympie.

A big part of Chatsworth's southwest is covered by Fishermans Pocket State Forest. This means there are lots of natural areas and trees.

Chatsworth's Past: A Look Back

Long ago, Chatsworth was mainly a place for dairy farms. Farmers raised cows for milk. Today, most of the land is used for homes. The area was once part of the Shire of Cooloola. This was a local government area that no longer exists.

Early Churches in Chatsworth

Several churches opened in Chatsworth many years ago.

• The Chatsworth Wesleyan Methodist Church opened on August 16, 1885. It was on Chatsworth Road, which is now the Bruce Highway. In 1937, this church building moved to a new spot. It was relocated near the South Side State School.
• St Jude's Anglican Church also opened in Chatsworth on October 11, 1885.
• The Chatsworth Baptist Church opened on August 17, 1918.

Chatsworth School's Beginning

Chatsworth Provisional School first opened its doors on April 18, 1900. A few years later, on January 1, 1909, it became Chatsworth State School.

How Many People Live in Chatsworth?

In 2016, the population of Chatsworth was 1,055 people. By 2021, the number of people living in Chatsworth grew to 1,353.

Important Places in Chatsworth

Chatsworth has some buildings that are important to its history. These are called heritage listings:

• Chatsworth Hall, located at 3 Allen Road.
• Chatsworth School, located at 15 Rammutt Road.

Learning at Chatsworth State School

Chatsworth State School, 2020

Chatsworth State School is a government primary school. It teaches students from Prep to Year 6. The school is for both boys and girls. You can find it at 15 Rammutt Road. In 2018, the school had 232 students. It also has a special education program to help students with different learning needs.

Community Life: Expansion Church

Expansion Church is a place of worship in Chatsworth. It used to be called Christian Family Church. It is located at 38 Fritz Road. This church is part of the Australian Christian Churches group.