Leichhardt, Queensland facts for kids
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 Leichhardt
Location in Queensland
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| Postcode(s) | 4305 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 2.9 km2 (1.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Ipswich | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Ipswich West | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Blair | ||||||||||||||
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Leichhardt is a friendly suburb located in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. It's part of the City of Ipswich area. In 2021, about 4,471 people called Leichhardt home.
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Exploring Leichhardt's Location
Leichhardt is surrounded by the Bremer River on its south-west and north-east sides. The Old Toowoomba Road forms its southern border.
A big part of the suburb, about 54 hectares, is taken up by the Ipswich Golf Course. It sits right next to the river in the south-west.
A Look at Leichhardt's Past
How Leichhardt Got Its Name
The suburb of Leichhardt was officially named in 1953. Local residents asked the City of Ipswich for the name. It's named after Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Leichhardt. He was an explorer and naturalist from Prussia, which is now part of Germany. Leichhardt led many important trips across Australia.
Early Churches and Schools
The Ipswich City Golf Club first opened its doors in 1897. It started as a club where members could play golf.
St Mark's Anglican Church began around 1935. It was a place of worship for many years before it closed in 1998.
Leichhardt Methodist Church officially opened on September 5, 1953. This church building was actually moved from another area called Birkwood. It had been open since 1876! Later, in 1977, it became Leichhardt Uniting Church. The building was taken down in 2018.
Leichhardt State School welcomed its first students on August 1, 1956.
The Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church opened in 1958. The Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School followed in 1967. Both of these are now located in the nearby suburb of One Mile.
Who Lives in Leichhardt?
In 2021, Leichhardt had a population of 4,471 people. This was an increase from 3,912 people in 2016.
Education in Leichhardt
Leichhardt State School is a government primary school for students from Prep (the first year of school) to Year 6. It teaches both boys and girls. You can find it at 72 Samford Road. In 2018, the school had 346 students. It also has a special program for students who need extra support.
Fun Things to Do in Leichhardt
The Ipswich Golf Club offers an 18-hole golf course. It was designed by famous golfer Wayne Grady. The clubhouse has a shop for golf gear, changing rooms, a place to eat, and a bar.
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