Draper, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Draper Queensland
Broad Bridge, 2023
Draper Location in Queensland
Population	695 (2021 census)
• Density	73.2/km2 (190/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4520
Area	9.5 km2 (3.7 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	4.5 km (3 mi) N of Samford Village 11.1 km (7 mi) W of Albany Creek 12.7 km (8 mi) NNW of Ferny Grove 16.0 km (10 mi) SW of Strathpine 26.3 km (16 mi) NW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Moreton Bay
State electorate(s)	Pine Rivers
Federal Division(s)	Dickson
Suburbs around Draper: Closeburn Clear Mountain Eatons Hill Yugar Draper Bunya Samford Valley Samford Valley Ferny Hills

Draper is a rural residential area in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. It's a place where people live on large blocks of land, often with a country feel. In 2021, about 695 people called Draper home.

Exploring Draper's Geography

Draper is bordered by two creeks. The South Pine River forms its southern edge. Cedar Creek runs along its northern side.

You can find Drapers Crossing, which is a shallow place in the South Pine River where you can cross it. Eatons Crossing is another shallow spot, located on Cedar Creek.

Most of the land in Draper has large homes with big yards. Some areas are used for farming, mainly for animals to graze on the natural grass.

The History Behind Draper's Name

Draper gets its name from an early settler named Jacob Draper. He was born in Wiltshire, England, in 1841. Jacob moved to the Moreton Bay area in Australia in 1861. He passed away in 1913. The Drapers Crossing, a place to cross the river, is also named after him.

Who Lives in Draper?

In 2011, about 653 people lived in Draper. The average age of people living here was 39 years old. Most people, about 76.6%, were born in Australia. Other people came from countries like England, South Africa, and New Zealand. Most residents, 93.1%, spoke only English at home.

By 2016, Draper's population grew slightly to 676 people. In the most recent count in 2021, the population reached 695 people.

Schools Near Draper

There are no schools directly in Draper. Students usually go to nearby towns for their education.

For primary school, options include:

• Samford State School in Samford Village
• Eatons Hill State School in Eatons Hill
• Patrick Road State School in Ferny Hills

For high school, students can attend:

• Ferny Grove State High School in Ferny Grove
• Albany Creek State High School in Albany Creek

Parks and Reserves in Draper

Draper has several parks and reserves where people can enjoy the outdoors. These include:

• Jacob Draper Reserve
• Reginald Draper Reserve
• Richard Lawson Park
• Thomas Draper Reserve
• Thomas Morrison Reserve
• Yugar Park