Sadliers Crossing, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sadliers Crossing Ipswich, Queensland
Bremer River parkland, 2016
Sadliers Crossing Location in Queensland
Population	1,358 (2021 census)
• Density	1,510/km2 (3,900/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4305
Area	0.9 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	1.8 km (1 mi) NW of Ipswich CBD 47.4 km (29 mi) SW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Ipswich
State electorate(s)	Ipswich
Federal Division(s)	Blair
Suburbs around Sadliers Crossing: Wulkuraka Coalfalls Woodend Wulkuraka Sadliers Crossing Woodend Leichhardt West Ipswich Ipswich CBD

Welcome to Sadliers Crossing, a friendly suburb located in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. It's part of the City of Ipswich. In 2021, about 1,358 people called Sadliers Crossing home.

Exploring Sadliers Crossing

This suburb is bordered by the beautiful Bremer River to its west and south-west. Imagine living so close to a river!

Getting Around Sadliers Crossing

The main railway line runs right through Sadliers Crossing. It connects the suburb from the south-east (near Ipswich CBD) to the west (towards Wulkuraka). You can catch a train at the Thomas Street railway station located right here.

A Look Back in Time

The name "Sadliers Crossing" comes from an early land owner named Thomas Sadlier.

Early Buildings and Schools

• In 1901, the Blair Methodist Church opened its doors on Burnett Street. It later became the Blair Uniting Church around 1977. It closed around 1980, but the building is still there today.
• Blair State School started on March 26, 1917. It's named after Sir James Blair, who helped a lot to get the school built.
• Mater Dei Catholic Church opened in 1964. It was set up in a house that was changed into a church.

Special Places and Landmarks

Sadliers Crossing has some important heritage-listed sites. This means they are special places protected for their history.

Sadliers Crossing Railway Bridge

One of these special places is the Sadliers Crossing Railway Bridge. It crosses the Bremer River, connecting Tallon Street in Sadliers Crossing to Dixon Street in Wulkuraka. It's a cool piece of history!

Learning in Sadliers Crossing

Blair State School, circa 2022

Blair State School is a primary school for kids from Prep to Year 6. It's located on Cribb Street. In 2018, the school had 391 students and a great team of teachers and staff. They even have a special education program to help all students learn.

There aren't any high schools right in Sadliers Crossing. Older students usually go to Ipswich State High School in Brassall or Bremer State High School in Ipswich CBD.

Places to Visit and Things to Do

Sadliers Crossing has several places for people to gather and enjoy.

Churches in the Suburb

• Mater Dei Catholic Church is on the corner of Rowland Terrace and Ferrett Street. It's still in the converted house.
• Plymouth Brethren Christian Church is located at 5 Ferrett Street.

Parks and Green Spaces

There are many parks where you can play and relax:

• Gladstone Road Reserve
• Noel Bale Park
• Reals Park
• Stephenson Street Park
• Thomas Street Reserve

Getting Around Sadliers Crossing

The Thomas Street Railway Station is a key transport hub. You can catch trains here that go to Rosewood, Ipswich, and even Brisbane.