Closeburn, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Closeburn Queensland
Cedar Creek Public Hall, Closeburn, 2020
Closeburn Location in Queensland
Population	562 (2021 census)
• Density	49.30/km2 (127.7/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4520
Area	11.4 km2 (4.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	7.7 km (5 mi) NNE of Samford Village 14.2 km (9 mi) NNW of Ferny Grove 18.6 km (12 mi) WSW of Strathpine 29.2 km (18 mi) NW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Moreton Bay
State electorate(s)	Pine Rivers
Federal Division(s)	Dickson
Suburbs around Closeburn: Mount Samson Clear Mountain Clear Mountain Cedar Creek Closeburn Draper Cedar Creek Yugar Yugar

Closeburn is a small, quiet place in Queensland, Australia. It's known for its open spaces and farms. It's part of the City of Moreton Bay. In 2021, about 562 people lived here.

What is Closeburn Like?

Closeburn is part of the beautiful Samford valley. It is about 28 kilometers (17 miles) northwest of Brisbane.

This area has lots of big properties and small farms. You can get to Closeburn from Brisbane by driving along Samford Road and Mount Samson Road. A stream called Cedar Creek flows through Closeburn. It enters from the west and leaves towards the south and east.

A Look at Closeburn's Past

Closeburn used to be called Cedar Creek, named after the stream that runs through it. But in 1901, a railway station opened here. It was named Closeburn, possibly after a town in Scotland.

A school called Closeburn State School opened in 1920. It helped educate local children for many years before closing in 1967. The Cedar Creek Public Hall, a building for community events, opened in 1925.

Who Lives in Closeburn?

In 2021, Closeburn had 562 residents. Most people living here were born in Australia. Some others came from countries like England and New Zealand. Most people speak English at home.

Places and Services in Closeburn

Interior of the Cedar Creek Public Hall with a special list of names from World War II, 2020

Closeburn has a few important places:

• The Cedar Creek Public Hall is at 2 Andrew Road. It has a special list of names, called an Honour Roll, for people from Closeburn who served in World War II.
• There is a Telstra exchange, which helps homes in the area get internet access.
• The Closeburn rural fire brigade is at 8 Andrew Road. This is where local firefighters are based.

A memorial in Sydney Cartwright Park for soldier Sydney Allan Cartwright, 2020

• Sydney Cartwright Park is on Andrew Road. It has a memorial to a soldier named Sydney Allan Cartwright. He was a prisoner of war in World War II and sadly died in Siam.

Learning in Closeburn

There are no schools right in Closeburn. The closest primary schools are Mount Samson State School in Mount Samson and Samford State School in Samford Village. The nearest high school is Ferny Grove State High School in Ferny Grove.