Prenzlau, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Prenzlau Queensland
Entrance gate to Prenzlau State School, 2015
Prenzlau Location in Queensland
Population	408 (2021 census)
• Density	23.18/km2 (60.0/sq mi)
Established	1860s
Postcode(s)	4311
Area	17.6 km2 (6.8 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	15.1 km (9 mi) SE of Loowood 20.0 km (12 mi) NE of Laidley 31.2 km (19 mi) WNW of Ipswich 51.9 km (32 mi) S of Esk 67.7 km (42 mi) W of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Somerset Region
State electorate(s)	Scenic Rim
Federal Division(s)	Blair
Suburbs around Prenzlau: Brightview Brightview Coolana Kensington Grove Prenzlau Minden Hatton Vale Hatton Vale Minden

Prenzlau is a small rural area, also called a locality, in the Somerset Region of Queensland, Australia. It's a quiet place where people live in the countryside. In 2021, about 408 people called Prenzlau home.

Where is Prenzlau?

Prenzlau is located in the beautiful Lockyer Valley. This area is in the southeastern part of Queensland, Australia. It sits at the southern end of the Somerset Region local government area.

A Look Back at Prenzlau's History

Early Settlers

Prenzlau was first settled in the 1860s. Many of the first families to arrive were German immigrants. They came from a place in Germany called Uckermark, which is near a town named Prenzlau in Brandenburg. It's believed that the Australian locality was named after this German town.

School and Post Office

The first school in the area, Prenzlau Provisional School, opened its doors on 21 October 1894. A few years later, on 1 May 1900, it became Prenzlau State School. There was also a post office in Prenzlau. It operated for many years, from 1894 until 1968.

Education in Prenzlau

Prenzlau State School, east elevation, 2015

Prenzlau State School is a government primary school. It teaches students from Prep (the first year of school) up to Year 6. Both boys and girls attend this school, which is located at 357 Prenzlau Road. In 2017, the school had 56 students. It also had 4 teachers and 5 other staff members helping out.

There are no high schools directly in Prenzlau. Students who are ready for secondary school usually travel to nearby towns. The closest government high schools are Lowood State High School in Lowood and Laidley State High School in Laidley.

Places of Special Heritage

Some places are very important because of their history or special design. These are called heritage-listed sites. In Prenzlau, the Prenzlau State School building at 357 Prenzlau Road is one of these special places. It is protected to make sure its history is kept safe for the future.