Leichhardt, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Leichhardt Ipswich, Queensland
Leichhardt Location in Queensland
Population	3,912 (2016 census)
• Density	1,349/km2 (3,490/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4305
Area	2.9 km2 (1.1 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	3.4 km (2 mi) SW of Ipswich CBD 47.0 km (29 mi) SW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Ipswich
State electorate(s)	Ipswich West
Federal Division(s)	Blair
Suburbs around Leichhardt: Wulkuraka Wulkuraka Sadliers Crossing Wulkuraka Leichhardt West Ipswich Amberley One Mile Churchill

Leichhardt is a suburb of Ipswich in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Leichhardt had a population of 3,912 people.

History

The origin of the suburb name is from Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Leichhardt, an explorer and naturalist from Prussia (now known as Germany). He led major expeditions throughout Australia. The suburb name was implemented after a request by local residents to the City of Ipswich in 1953.

Leichhardt State School opened in August 1956 and it caters for students from Prep to Year six.

Education

Leichhardt State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 72 Samford Road (27°37′30″S 152°44′13″E / 27.6249°S 152.7369°E / -27.6249; 152.7369 (Leichhardt State School)). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 346 students with 26 teachers (23 full-time equivalent) and 29 non-teaching staff (17 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.