Samford Village, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Samford VillageQueensland |
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Samford Farmers Hall, 2010
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 Samford Village
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 819 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 585/km2 (1,520/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4520 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1.4 km2 (0.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Moreton Bay | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Pine Rivers | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Dickson | ||||||||||||||
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Samford Village is a small, quiet area in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the larger town of Samford, which also includes Samford Valley. Samford Village is where most of the town's buildings and shops are located. In 2021, about 819 people lived here.
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A Look Back in Time
How Samford Village Got Its Name
Before 1981, the whole area was just called Samford. But in 1981, it was divided into two parts. One part became Samford Village, which is the main town area. The other part became Samford Valley, which surrounds the village on three sides.
Who Lives Here?
Population Numbers
The number of people living in Samford Village has grown a little over time. In 2016, there were 796 residents. By 2021, the population had increased to 819 people.
Learning and Schools
Samford State School
Samford State School is a government primary school for kids from Prep (the first year of school) to Year 6. It's located on School Road. In 2018, the school was quite big, with 850 students. It had 61 teachers and 37 other staff members who help the school run smoothly. The school also has a special program for students who need extra support with their learning.
High School Options
There isn't a high school right in Samford Village. Most students who live here go to Ferny Grove State High School in Ferny Grove, which is a nearby suburb to the south-east.
Getting Involved
Community Groups in Samford Village
Samford Village has some great groups where people can connect and help each other.
- The Queensland Country Women's Association (QCWA) has a branch in Samford. This group helps women and families in rural areas. They meet at the QCWA Hall on Main Street.
- The Samford Support Network is a group of volunteers. They offer different kinds of help to people in the community. This includes those who are sick, elderly, have a disability, or are going through a tough time.
