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Lefthand Branch
Queensland
Lefthand Branch is located in Queensland
Lefthand Branch
Lefthand Branch
Location in Queensland
Population 69 (2021 census)
 • Density 1.049/km2 (2.72/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4343
Elevation 190–900 m (623–2,953 ft)
Area 65.8 km2 (25.4 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s) Lockyer Valley Region
State electorate(s) Lockyer
Federal Division(s) Wright
Suburbs around Lefthand Branch:
Mount Sylvia Ingoldsby Ingoldsby
Woodbine
Junction View		 Lefthand Branch Thornton
East Haldon East Haldon Townson

Lefthand Branch is a small countryside area in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Lockyer Valley Region. In 2021, only 69 people lived there, making it a very quiet place!

What's Lefthand Branch Like?

Lefthand Branch gets its name from a creek that flows through the area. This creek is called Lefthand Branch Creek because it takes a left turn after splitting off from another creek called Tent Hill Creek.

The valley where Lefthand Branch is located is narrow and stretches for about 11 kilometers (about 7 miles) to the southeast. Most of the land here is used for raising cattle. You'll also find some small farms growing vegetables, a few olive groves, and even a small farm that grows grass for lawns (called a turf farm).

Mountains and Nature

Lefthand Branch is home to some interesting natural features:

  • Rocky Peak is a mountain that stands about 837 meters (2,746 feet) tall.
  • Laidley Gap is a mountain pass, which is like a natural path through the mountains.

Part of the beautiful Main Range National Park also reaches into the southern part of Lefthand Branch. This park is a great place for nature and wildlife.

A Look Back in Time

Lefthand Branch once had its own school, which changed names a few times!

  • It first opened on October 16, 1899, as Hillview Provisional School.
  • On January 1, 1909, it became Hillview State School.
  • In 1914, the name changed again to Viewland State School.
  • The school closed in 1923 but reopened in 1924 as Left Hand Branch State School.
  • Finally, this school closed for good in 1967.

The old school was located on the western side of Lefthand Branch Road.

Who Lives Here?

The number of people living in Lefthand Branch is quite small.

  • In 2016, there were 79 people living in Lefthand Branch.
  • By 2021, the population had slightly decreased to 69 people.

Learning and Schools

There are no schools directly in Lefthand Branch today.

  • For primary school, kids usually go to Mount Sylvia State School in the nearby area of Mount Sylvia.
  • For high school, students typically attend Lockyer District State High School in Gatton.
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