Landers Shoot, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Landers Shoot Queensland
Landers Shoot Location in Queensland
Population	308 (2021 census)
• Density	65.5/km2 (170/sq mi)
Established	1861
Postcode(s)	4555
Area	4.7 km2 (1.8 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)	Sunshine Coast Region
State electorate(s)	Glass House
Federal Division(s)	Fisher
Suburbs around Landers Shoot: Montville Palmwoods Palmwoods Montville Landers Shoot Eudlo Montville Eudlo Eudlo

Landers Shoot is a small, quiet area in the Sunshine Coast Region of Queensland, Australia. It's a 'locality,' which is like a small community or neighborhood, often in a country area. In 2021, about 308 people lived here.

Where is Landers Shoot?

Landers Shoot is located in the beautiful Sunshine Coast hinterland. The 'hinterland' means it's inland, away from the coast, usually with hills and forests.

The Story Behind the Name

How Landers Shoot Got Its Name

The name Landers Shoot comes from the early days of logging in the area. Back in 1861, a man named Edmund Lander leased land here. He and other early settlers were busy harvesting timber from the Blackall Range.

To get the huge logs down the steep hills, they used a clever method. They would strip the bark off the trees, which made them very slippery. Then, they'd sharpen one end of the log and push it down special tracks called "chutes." These chutes were on the eastern side of the cliffs.

The logs would slide all the way down to the bottom, where they could be collected and taken to sawmills. The area where the logs landed was known as "Lander's Chute." Over time, the name changed slightly to "Landers Shoot."

Early School Days

For a while, Landers Shoot even had its own school! The Lander's Shoot State School opened its doors on 17 February 1914. It helped educate the children of the timber workers and settlers. However, the school closed on 31 December 1944. It was located near what is now 471 Upper Landershute Road.

Who Lives in Landers Shoot?

Population Over the Years

The number of people living in Landers Shoot has changed a bit over time.

• In 2016, about 252 people lived in Landers Shoot.
• By 2021, the population had grown slightly to 308 people.

Schools Near Landers Shoot

There are no schools directly inside Landers Shoot itself. However, students living here can easily go to schools in nearby towns.

• For primary school, kids often attend Eudlo State School in Eudlo (to the south-east) or Montville State School in Montville (to the north-west).
• For high school, the closest government school is Nambour State College in Nambour (to the north).

Local Facilities

Water Treatment Plant

You might hear about the Landers Shute Advanced Water Treatment Plant. Even though it has "Landers Shute" in its name, this important facility is actually located in neighboring Montville. It's a sewage treatment plant that helps keep the environment clean, and it's right next to the border of Landers Shoot.