Karrabin, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Karrabin Ipswich, Queensland
Dam along Redhill Road, 2015
Karrabin Location in Queensland
Population	416 (2021 census)
• Density	38.52/km2 (99.8/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4306
Area	10.8 km2 (4.2 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	6.5 km (4 mi) NW of Ipswich CBD 49.9 km (31 mi) WSW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Ipswich
State electorate(s)	Ipswich West
Federal Division(s)	Blair
Suburbs around Karrabin: Ironbark Blacksoil Brassall Walloon Karrabin Brassall Amberley Amberley Wulkuraka

Karrabin is a small, quiet area in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the City of Ipswich. In 2021, about 416 people lived here. It's a rural locality, which means it has a lot of open spaces and a country feel.

What is Karrabin Like?

Karrabin is a rural area with open spaces. The Warrego Highway runs along its northern edge.

The Rosewood railway line also goes through Karrabin. It connects to nearby towns like Wulkuraka and Walloon. Karrabin railway station is right here, making it easy for people to travel by train.

Most of the land in Karrabin is used for homes with large yards, or for grazing animals on natural grasslands.

A Look at Karrabin's Past

The name Karrabin comes from the Bundjalung Aboriginal language. It means "red gum," which is a type of tree.

A long time ago, there was a school here called Karrabin State School. It opened in 1932 but closed in 1958.

Later, in 1994, a new school called West Moreton Anglican College opened its doors.

Who Lives in Karrabin?

In 2021, Karrabin had a population of 416 people. The average age of people living here is 39 years old.

Most people in Karrabin were born in Australia. Some others came from countries like New Zealand and England. Almost everyone in Karrabin speaks English as their main language.

Schools in Karrabin

West Moreton Anglican College is a private school in Karrabin. It teaches students from Prep (the first year of primary school) all the way up to Year 12 (the last year of high school). Boys and girls can both attend this school. In 2018, over 1,400 students went to West Moreton Anglican College.

There are no government schools directly in Karrabin. However, students can go to nearby government schools. For primary school, options include Walloon State School in Walloon or Leichhardt State School in Ipswich. For high school, Ipswich State High School in Brassall is close by.

Local Homesteads

Karrabin is home to several large properties known as homesteads. These include:

• Karners
• Larsens

Getting Around Karrabin

The Karrabin Railway Station is an important part of the area. It offers train services that connect Karrabin to Rosewood, Ipswich, and even Brisbane. This makes it easy for residents to travel for work or fun.