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Coalfalls
IpswichQueensland
William Street West at Coalfalls, Queensland.jpg
William Street West, 2016
Coalfalls is located in Queensland
Coalfalls
Coalfalls
Location in Queensland
Population 898 (2021 census)
 • Density 1,120/km2 (2,900/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4305
Area 0.8 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
  • 2.5 km (2 mi) NW of Ipswich CBD
  • 44.9 km (28 mi) SW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s) City of Ipswich
State electorate(s) Ipswich
Federal Division(s) Blair
Suburbs around Coalfalls:
Brassall Brassall Brassall
Wulkuraka Coalfalls Woodend
Wulkuraka Sadliers Crossing Woodend

Coalfalls is a small area, or suburb, located in the city of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. It is part of the City of Ipswich region. In 2021, about 898 people lived in Coalfalls.

Discovering Coalfalls: A Look at Its Name

The name Coalfalls comes from a house called Coalfalls. This house belonged to a person named James Blair. The name "Coalfalls" likely came from the discovery of coal seams in the area. Coal seams are layers of coal found in the ground. These were especially noticeable along the banks of the Bremer River.

Who Lives in Coalfalls?

Understanding the population helps us know how many people live in an area.

  • In 2016, a study showed that 943 people lived in Coalfalls.
  • By 2021, the population had slightly changed. The 2021 census counted 898 people living in Coalfalls.

Learning in Coalfalls: Schools Nearby

Coalfalls itself does not have any schools. However, students living in Coalfalls can easily go to schools in nearby areas.

  • For younger students, the closest government primary school is Blair State School. This school is located in Sadliers Crossing, which is just to the south.
  • Older students attending high school can go to Ipswich State High School. This government secondary school is in Brassall, located north of Coalfalls.
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