Enoggera Reservoir, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Enoggera Reservoir Brisbane, Queensland
Enoggera Reservoir Dam
Enoggera Reservoir Location in Queensland
Population	33 (2021 census)
• Density	0.873/km2 (2.26/sq mi)
Established	15 December 1990
Postcode(s)	4520
Area	37.8 km2 (14.6 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	19.2 km (12 mi) WNW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Brisbane (The Gap Ward)
State electorate(s)	Cooper
Federal Division(s)	Ryan
Suburbs around Enoggera Reservoir: Mount Nebo Highvale Jollys Lookout Camp Mountain Upper Kedron Lake Manchester Enoggera Reservoir The Gap Lake Manchester Upper Brookfield Brookfield

Enoggera Reservoir is a small suburb located in the north-western part of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It's known for its beautiful natural surroundings and the large dam it's named after. In 2021, only 33 people lived here, making it a very quiet place!

Where is Enoggera Reservoir?

This suburb shares its northern border with the City of Moreton Bay. It also includes a small area known as Peewee Bend. The area is mostly made up of natural bushland and the reservoir itself.

A Look at Its History

People enjoying fishing and boating at Enoggera Creek around 1900

The suburb of Enoggera Reservoir gets its name from the Enoggera Dam. The word Enoggera comes from the Yuggera language. It's a changed version of the word yauar-ngari, which means corroboree ground. A corroboree ground is a special place where Aboriginal people would gather for ceremonies and meetings.

Enoggera Reservoir officially became a named suburb on 15 December 1990. For a while, the dam's water levels were very low because of a long drought. But after heavy rains in early 2011, the reservoir filled up again. Since then, its water has been used to supply nearby suburbs.

How Many People Live Here?

Enoggera Reservoir is a very small community.

• In 2011, there were 24 people living in the suburb.
• By 2016, the population had grown slightly to 25 people.
• In the most recent count in 2021, the population was 33 people.

Important Historic Places

Enoggera Reservoir has a few sites that are listed for their historical importance. These places are protected because they tell us about the past.

• The Enoggera Dam itself is a heritage-listed site. It's located at 30 & 50 Mount Nebo Road.
• Another important place is Slab Hut Farm, found at 847 Mount Nebo Road.

Schools in the Area

There are no schools directly within Enoggera Reservoir. Students living here usually travel to nearby suburbs for their education.

• For primary school, the closest options are The Gap State School in The Gap or Mount Nebo State School in Mount Nebo.
• For high school, the nearest option is The Gap State High School in The Gap.