Glenfern, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Glenfern Queensland
Fields along Runges Road, 2015
Glenfern Location in Queensland
Population	11 (2021 census)
• Density	0.78/km2 (2.0/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4515
Area	14.1 km2 (5.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	6.9 km (4 mi) E of Kilcoy 57.3 km (36 mi) NNE of Esk 98.6 km (61 mi) NNW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	Somerset Region
State electorate(s)	Nanango
Federal Division(s)	Blair
Suburbs around Glenfern: Winya Sandy Creek Villeneuve Winya Glenfern Mount Archer Winya Westvale Westvale

Glenfern is a small, quiet rural area in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Somerset Region. In 2021, only 11 people lived there, making it a very small community.

Geography of Glenfern

Glenfern is a farming area. The D'Aguilar Highway runs along part of its northern edge. To the south, the Stanley River forms a natural border. When the Somerset Dam is full, its waters can cover the southern parts of Glenfern. Sandy Creek flows from the north into the dam in this area. It also helps form the north-eastern border of Glenfern.

History of Glenfern

Alexander McPherson and his family outside the Glenfern Hotel, 1878

In 1880, a man named Alexander McPherson opened the Glenfern Hotel. This hotel was about 3 miles (5 km) east of Kilcoy, on the road to Woodford. Today, that road is known as the D'Aguilar Highway.

In 1884, Alexander McPherson sadly died after falling from his horse. His wife, Eliza, continued to run the hotel. People described it as a very clean place, even if it wasn't fancy. In 1889, Eliza married John Young, who then took over the hotel's license. The hotel even hosted the annual Kilcoy horse races in its grounds in 1890.

The Glenfern Hotel was open until at least 1913. By 1923, it had become a private home. The hotel no longer exists, but it's likely where the name "Glenfern" for the area came from.

In 1913, a railway line called the Kilcoy railway line was built. Glenfern had its own railway station. This railway line and station helped people travel and transport goods. However, the railway line and station closed down in 1964.

Population of Glenfern

Glenfern is a very small place. In 2012, its population was so low that it was counted with the nearby area of Velleneuve. Velleneuve had 449 people at that time.

In 2016, Glenfern had a population of 10 people. By 2021, the population had slightly increased to 11 people.

Education

There are no schools directly in Glenfern. Students living in Glenfern usually go to school in Kilcoy. The nearest primary school is Kilcoy State School. For older students, the nearest secondary school is Kilcoy State High School. Both are located to the west in Kilcoy.

Kilcoy Motorcycle Club

Kilcoy Motorcycle Club, 2015

The Kilcoy Motorcycle Club is located in Glenfern. It leases a park from the Somerset Regional Council. This club has built a special off-road track for motocross racing.

The club holds competitions, practice days, and coaching sessions on its track. They have good facilities for visitors, including grandstands for watching, a canteen for food, a bar, and showers. The Kilcoy Motorcycle Club competes in big events like the Sunshine State Series and the South East Queensland Junior Series. They also host their own yearly event called the Ironman Competition.