Kholo, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids KholoBrisbane, Queensland |
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Kholo Bridge, 2022
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 Kholo
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 374 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 9.492/km2 (24.58/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4306 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 39.4 km2 (15.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Brisbane (Pullenvale Ward) |
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| State electorate(s) | Moggill | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Blair | ||||||||||||||
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Kholo is a quiet, rural area located in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is known as a "locality," which is a type of small community or district. In 2021, about 374 people lived in Kholo.
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Kholo's Location
Kholo is an outer part of Brisbane. It is about 22 kilometers (13.7 miles) southwest of the main city center of Brisbane. This means it's a bit further out from the busy city.
A Look Back at Kholo's History
The Kholo Bridge Opening
A very important event in Kholo's history was the opening of the Kholo Bridge. This bridge crosses the Brisbane River and connects Kholo to a place called Chuwar. It officially opened on June 23, 1876.
On the day it opened, there had been a lot of rain. The river was so full that the new bridge was actually under about 3 feet of water! Even with the flood, a group of brave people wanted to be the first to cross. They pulled a buggy with a "courageous lady" across the submerged bridge. This lady then broke a bottle against a bridge post and officially named it the Kholo Bridge. After this exciting start, everyone enjoyed a special meal together.
Early Schools in Kholo
Around January 1, 1877, a school called Kholo Provisional School opened. At first, it was in a barn, which wasn't a very good spot. By 1878, local families were asking for a more permanent state school.
However, the school had some challenges. In 1883, reports said that students' attendance was "most irregular." In July 1884, only about 16 out of 30 enrolled students were regularly attending. The school eventually closed around December 1, 1884. Even though residents asked for a new state school in 1886, no more schools were built in the area.
There was also a mention of a provisional school in Lower Kholo, which is now Mount Crosby. This sometimes caused the Kholo Provisional School to be called "Upper Kholo Provisional School."
Kholo Joins Brisbane
For a long time, Kholo, along with Mount Crosby and Karana Downs, was part of the City of Ipswich. But in the year 2000, these areas were moved and became part of the City of Brisbane.
Who Lives in Kholo?
We can learn about the people of Kholo from official surveys called "censuses."
In 2011, Kholo had 397 people. Slightly more than half were female (50.4%), and slightly less than half were male (49.6%). The average age of people in Kholo was 42 years old, which was a bit older than the Australian average.
Most people in Kholo (84.8%) were born in Australia. Other countries where people were born included England (5.1%), New Zealand (1.8%), Samoa (1.3%), Scotland (1%), and Finland (0.8%). Most people (96%) spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken included Samoan (1.5%) and Vietnamese (1%).
In 2016, the population of Kholo was 396 people. By 2021, the population had slightly decreased to 374 people.
Local Amenities
Kholo has a park located at 384-186B Lake Manchester Road. It's a place where people can relax and enjoy the outdoors.
