Lake Eacham, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lake EachamQueensland |
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 Lake Eacham
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 459 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 14.90/km2 (38.6/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4884 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 30.8 km2 (11.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Tablelands Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Hill | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Kennedy | ||||||||||||||
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Lake Eacham is a small area in the Tablelands Region of Queensland, Australia. It is named after the beautiful natural lake found there. In 2021, about 459 people lived in the Lake Eacham area.
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Where is Lake Eacham Located?
The Lake Eacham area has Lake Barrine Road on its western and southwestern sides. Malanda Creek forms its southeastern border.
The area gets its name from Lake Eacham itself. The lake is in the northwestern part of the area. The name "Eacham" comes from an Aboriginal word, yeetcham. This word means big spring. The lake and the land around it are part of the Crater Lakes National Park.
Some houses are located south and east of the national park. However, most of the land in Lake Eacham is used for grazing animals. This means cattle or other animals eat the natural plants there.
A Look Back: History of Lake Eacham
The land around Lake Eacham was first measured and mapped in 1886. Later, in 1889, farm plots were put up for sale.
A school called Lake Eacham State School opened in 1911. It was built by the Sydes Brothers. In 1917, a house for the teacher was also built. The school's name changed to Peeramon State School in 1919. It closed its doors in 1959. The school was actually located in the nearby area of Peeramon.
Who Lives in Lake Eacham?
In 2016, the population of Lake Eacham was 457 people. By 2021, the number of people living in Lake Eacham had grown slightly to 459.
Learning in Lake Eacham
There are no schools directly in the Lake Eacham area today. Students usually go to schools in nearby towns. For younger students, the closest primary schools are in Yungaburra, Malanda, and Butchers Creek. Older students attend high school in Malanda, at Malanda State High School.
Fun Things to Do at Lake Eacham
Lake Eacham is a great place to visit! There is a special area for visitors called the Day Use Area. It has a lookout where you can see amazing views of the lake. This spot is also the start and end point for a walking path that goes all the way around the lake. It's a perfect place for a walk and to enjoy nature.
