Daisy Hill, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Daisy HillLogan City, Queensland |
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Daisy Hill Koala Centre, 2013
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 Daisy Hill
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 6,925 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 769/km2 (1,990/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4127 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 9.0 km2 (3.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Logan City | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Springwood | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Rankin | ||||||||||||||
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Daisy Hill is a suburb located in the City of Logan, Queensland, Australia. It's a great place with lots of nature. In 2021, about 6,925 people called Daisy Hill home.
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Where is Daisy Hill?
Daisy Hill is found about 4 kilometres east of Logan Central. It is also about 22 kilometres south-east of central Brisbane.
The southern edge of the suburb is next to the Pacific Motorway. A big part of Daisy Hill is protected. This area is known as the Daisy Hill Conservation Park.
A Look at Daisy Hill's History
How Daisy Hill Got Its Name
The first European family to settle here was the Dennis family. James Dennis came to Australia in 1864. He and Mary Ann Markwell started choosing land around 1870.
They eventually owned over 800 acres (320 hectares). They named their property Daisy Hill. This was because their daughters saw many white daisy-like flowers growing on the hill.
Schools in Daisy Hill
The first school in the area was Slacks Creek Provisional School. It opened on May 19, 1873. It was in the original Wesleyan Church building.
Over the years, the school moved a few times. It became Slacks Creek State School in 1909. In 2016, its name changed to Daisy Hill State School. This happened because the school was now inside the Daisy Hill suburb.
St Edward the Confessor Catholic School opened in 1978. John Paul College, a private school, opened its doors in 1982.
Daisy Hill Conservation Park
The Daisy Hill State Forest was first set aside for timber in 1874. It became a State Forest in 1917. People used the forest for cutting timber, making honey, and even gold mining.
In 2006, it became the Daisy Hill Conservation Park. This park is now used to protect nature and for fun activities. It is home to the famous Daisy Hill Koala Centre. In 2017, the Koala Centre received money to make it even better.
Other Early Settlers
The Usher family were also early pioneers in Daisy Hill. They grew grapes and made their own wine. Daisy Hill was once part of the Shire of Tingalpa area.
Churches in the Area
The first Catholic Church of St Edward the Confessor opened around May 1978. Sadly, it burned down in 1988. A new church was officially opened later that same year.
Who Lives in Daisy Hill?
In 2021, Daisy Hill had 6,925 people living there. The average age was 38 years old. This is the same as the national average.
Most people (64.1%) living in Daisy Hill were born in Australia. Other people came from countries like New Zealand (6.1%), England (5.0%), India (2.1%), China (1.9%), and South Korea (1.6%).
Most homes (76.3%) speak only English. The next most common language spoken at home is Mandarin (2.4%).
Places of Interest
Heritage Sites
Daisy Hill has one special heritage-listed site:
- 2 Boronia Drive: Old St Mark's Anglican Church
Schools in Daisy Hill
- Daisy Hill State School is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. You can find it at 20-50 Daisy Hill Road.
- St Edward the Confessor School is a Catholic primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It is located at 104 Chatswood Road.
- John Paul College is a private school that teaches students from Prep all the way to Year 12. It is on John Paul Drive.
Fun Things to Do
The Daisy Hill State Forest is known as one of the best places in Australia for mountain biking. It has many trails for riders of all skill levels.
Churches
- St Mark's Anglican Church is at 41A Winnetts Road.
- The Catholic Church of St Edward the Confessor is at 104 Chatswood Road.
Images for kids
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Daisy Hill Koala Centre, 2013
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Old St Mark's Anglican Church
