Ebenezer, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ebenezer Ipswich, Queensland
Ebenezer landscape, 2010
Ebenezer Location in Queensland
Population	301 (2021 census)
• Density	9.465/km2 (24.51/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4340
Area	31.8 km2 (12.3 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	7.6 km (5 mi) SSE of Rosewood 22.6 km (14 mi) WSW of Ipswich CBD 61.5 km (38 mi) WSW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Ipswich
State electorate(s)	Scenic Rim
Federal Division(s)	Blair
Suburbs around Ebenezer: Rosewood Rosewood Jeebropilly Lower Mount Walker Ebenezer Willowbank Lower Mount Walker Mount Forbes Mount Forbes

Ebenezer is a small rural area in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the City of Ipswich. In 2021, about 301 people lived in Ebenezer. It is a quiet place with a mix of homes and farms.

What is Ebenezer Like?

Ebenezer is bordered by the Bremer River to the north-west. A railway line, called the Yarrowlea-Jeebropilly railway line, runs along its north-east side. Even though it's called the Ebenezer railway station, it's actually in the next-door area, Jeebropilly.

In the western part of Ebenezer, there used to be a coal mine. This mine is now closed.

Lagoons and Waterholes

Ebenezer has some interesting water features:

• Geiger Lagoon is a lake that was created from an old open-cut mine site. The mine closed in 2001. This lagoon is named after the Geiger family, who were some of the first settlers in the area back in 1857.
• Keanes Lagoon is another waterhole in Ebenezer. It is named after John Richard Keane, who owned the land nearby.

Most of the land in Ebenezer is used for homes in the countryside. People also use the land for grazing animals, like cows, on the natural plants.

A Look Back in Time

Ebenezer Methodist Church, around 1905

Ebenezer has a history that goes back to the 1800s.

Early School Days

The first school in the area was called Seven Mile Creek State School. It opened a long time ago, on 2 November 1868. Later, in 1888, its name was changed to Ebenezer State School. This school helped educate children in the area for many years before it closed in 1957.

The Church and Its Name

The name Ebenezer comes from a church. The Ebenezer Wesleyan Church opened on Sunday, 23 April 1871. The word Ebenezer comes from a Hebrew word that means rock of faith. This church was an important part of the community for many years. It was located across the road from the old school. The church building is no longer there, but its name lives on in the area.

Who Lives in Ebenezer?

The number of people living in Ebenezer has changed over the years:

• In 2011, there were 386 people.
• In 2016, the population was 315 people.
• By 2021, the population was 301 people.

Learning in Ebenezer

There are no schools directly in Ebenezer today. Children living here usually go to schools in nearby towns.

• For primary school, students might go to Rosewood State School in Rosewood. Another option is Mutdapilly State School in Mutdapilly.
• For high school, the closest option is Rosewood State High School, also in Rosewood.