Haden, Queensland facts for kids
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Haden State School, 2022
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 Haden
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| Population | 235 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 5.582/km2 (14.46/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4353 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 42.1 km2 (16.3 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Toowoomba Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Condamine | ||||||||||||||
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Haden is a small town in the countryside of Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Toowoomba Region. In 2021, about 235 people lived in Haden.
Geography
Haden is a small country town. It is about 50 kilometres (31 miles) north of Toowoomba. It is also about 185 kilometres (115 miles) northwest of Brisbane.
The town sits high up on the Great Dividing Range. This means it often has many windy days. You can find a beautiful lookout point on the Haden-Maclagan Road. It is located to the west of the town.
History
Early Beginnings and the Cemetery
In 1889, the Queensland Government set aside land for a cemetery. This was meant for the nearby town of Goombungee. However, the ground was too hard to dig graves.
So, in 1894, a new cemetery area was chosen. This new spot is now inside Haden. The first person buried there was Edith Annie Lloyd, a 10-month-old baby, in July 1894. Even though it was for Goombungee, people from Haden also used it. By 1925, it was known as the Goombungee-Haden Cemetery. In 2008, the Toowoomba Regional Council took over looking after it.
How Haden Got Its Name
The area was first called Wahoon. This Aboriginal word means scrub turkey. When a train station was built here, it was named Haden railway station in 1912.
The station was named after Alice Elizabeth Ruth Paget. She was the wife of Walter Trueman Paget. He was in charge of railways in Queensland from 1908 to 1915. The town of Haden then took its name from the railway station.
Doctor's Creek School
In 1892, people decided to build a school in Doctor's Creek. Doctor's Creek Provisional School opened in January 1893. The first teacher was Mr. Ridler. The school building was 21 by 14 feet (6.4 by 4.3 metres). It was built by Mr. Maunder.
In 1900, it became Doctor's Creek State School. The school closed in 1963. The old teacher's house is still there today.
Town Life and Changes
Around the early 1900s, Haden was a busy town. It had many pubs and stores. When the railway arrived and Haden State School opened in 1912, the town grew even more. It became a good place to live. The land around Haden was perfect for raising cattle and dairy farming.
Over time, new technology came along. Also, the dairy farming industry changed. Because of this, the number of people living in Haden started to go down. Today, only a few farms still operate. Most farmers now focus on raising cattle and growing crops.
Churches in Haden
St Paul's Lutheran Church
St Paul's Lutheran Church was built in 1903. The first Lutheran settlers came to the area in 1888. They formed a church group in 1902. The church was officially opened in November 1903. This church building no longer exists.
Wahoon and Haden State School
Wahoon State School opened in May 1912. In February 1913, its name was changed to Haden State School.
St John the Evangelist Anglican Church
St John the Evangelist Anglican Church was opened in 1924. It closed around 2013.
St Leo's Catholic Church
St Leo's Catholic Church was officially opened in April 1931. Sadly, the church building was destroyed by fire in June 2020.
Population
In 2016, Haden had 195 people living there. By 2021, the population of Haden had grown to 235 people.
Education
Haden State School is a primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It is a government school for both boys and girls. In 2017, there were 22 students at the school. In 2018, the number of students grew to 32.
There are no high schools in Haden itself. The closest high schools are in Crows Nest and Quinalow. These schools offer education up to Year 10. For students in Years 11 and 12, the nearest high school is in Highfields.
Amenities
The town has "The Haden Stores" which provides services to the village. Haden Hall is also available for community events.
Three churches still operate in Haden. However, St Leo's Catholic Church was destroyed by a fire.
The Toowoomba Regional Council provides library services to Haden. A mobile library van visits Haden State School. It comes on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Goombungee-Haden cemetery is located on Cemetery Road.
Notable residents
- Jessica van Vonderen is a well-known TV host. She used to host The 7:30 Report in Queensland. She was a student at Haden State School.
