Haigslea, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Haigslea Ipswich, Queensland
Haigslea Location in Queensland
Population	507 (2021 census)
• Density	23.15/km2 (60.0/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4306
Area	21.9 km2 (8.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	12.9 km (8 mi) NW of Rosewood 15.8 km (10 mi) SSE of Lowood 17.4 km (11 mi) NW of Ipswich 53.2 km (33 mi) SE of Esk 54.3 km (34 mi) WSW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Ipswich Somerset Region
State electorate(s)	Ipswich West Lockyer
Federal Division(s)	Blair
Suburbs around Haigslea: Glamorgan Vale Glamorgan Vale Borallon Marburg Haigslea Ironbark Mount Marrow Thagoona Walloon

Haigslea is a small area, called a locality, in Queensland, Australia. It is split between the City of Ipswich and the Somerset Region. In 2021 census, Haigslea had 507 people living there.

Haigslea's Past

How Haigslea Got Its Name

This area was first called Kirchheim. Many German immigrants settled here between 1865 and 1873. During World War I, people felt strongly against Germany. Because of this, the name was changed to Haigslea.

The name Haigslea comes from Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig. He was a very important British Army leader. He was the Commander-in-chief of the British Army in France during the war from 1915 to 1918.

Early Churches in Haigslea

St Paul's Lutheran church was opened on 9 July 1873. A house for the pastor was built next to it in 1874. Sadly, a big storm called a cyclone destroyed the church on 17 November 1923. A new church was built and opened in April 1924. About 300 people came to the opening. The church held its last service on 7 March 1971 and then closed. The building is no longer there.

Another church, a Congregational Church, opened in 1911. It was started by people who wanted church services in English instead of German. Later, in 1977, it became the Haigslea Uniting Church. This happened when several churches joined together. This church also closed on 29 March 2020.

Haigslea State School's Journey

Walloon Scrub State School first opened its doors on 12 July 1876. In September 1884, its name changed to Kirchheim State School. By 1885, it had 95 students. On 16 October 1916, it was renamed Haigslea State School.

The Sundowner Hotel's History

The first hotel in the area opened in the late 1870s. It was called the Crown Hotel. The place has always had a hotel since then. The building you see today, the Sundowner Hotel, was built in the late 1970s.

Who Lives in Haigslea

In 2021 census, Haigslea had a population of 507 people. The average age of people in Haigslea is 43 years old. Most people, about 84.4%, were born in Australia. Other people came from countries like England, New Zealand, and Germany. Most people in Haigslea speak English as their first language.

Learning in Haigslea

Haigslea State School

Haigslea State School is a government primary school. It teaches boys and girls from Prep (the first year of school) to Year 6. You can find the school at 760-766 Thagoona Haigslea Road (27°34′18″S 152°37′47″E / 27.5717°S 152.6297°E / -27.5717; 152.6297 (Haigslea State School)). In 2018, the school had 74 students.

Nearby High Schools

Haigslea does not have its own high school. Students usually go to high schools in nearby towns. These include Rosewood State High School in Rosewood, Ipswich State High School in Brassall (part of Ipswich), or Lowood State High School in Lowood.

Places to Visit in Haigslea

Len Claus Kirchheim Park

Len Claus Kirchheim Park is a nice green space at 1-7 Haigslea Malabar Road (27°34′14″S 152°37′47″E / 27.5705°S 152.6298°E / -27.5705; 152.6298 (Len Claus Kirchheim Park)). It has open areas and places where you can have a picnic.

The Sundowner Hotel and the Big Bottle

The Sundowner Hotel is located at 2316 Warrego Highway (27°34′07″S 152°37′19″E / 27.5685°S 152.6220°E / -27.5685; 152.6220 (Sundowner Hotel)). This hotel is famous for having one of Australia's big things. It has a huge sculpture shaped like a bottle of Bundaberg Rum. There is only one other like it, found at the Bundaberg Rum Distillery.

Haigslea Lawn Cemetery

Haigslea Lawn Cemetery is a cemetery at 33-41 Haigslea Cemetery Road (27°34′41″S 152°39′32″E / 27.5780°S 152.6588°E / -27.5780; 152.6588 (Haigslea Lawn Cemetery (also known as Walloon Scrub-Kircheim-Kirchheiner-Walloon))). The local council manages it.