Tallegalla, Queensland facts for kids
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Marburg weather radar, 2014
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 Tallegalla
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 351 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 12.86/km2 (33.3/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4340 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 27.3 km2 (10.5 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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Tallegalla is a quiet, countryside area in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the City of Ipswich. In 2021, about 351 people lived here.
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What is Tallegalla Like?
Tallegalla is mostly a rural area, meaning it has lots of farms and open spaces. It's located in the Lockyer Creek area, which is a big natural water system. Some parts of Tallegalla also connect to the Brisbane River and Bremer River water systems.
In the western part of Tallegalla, you'll find higher land because of the Little Liverpool Range hills. A road called Rosewood–Marburg Road goes through Tallegalla, connecting different areas.
A Look Back: Tallegalla's History
The name Tallegalla comes from a Latin word for the Brush-turkey, a type of bird. John Dart, who was one of the first people to settle here, chose this name for his farm when he wanted to open a postal office.
Schools and Churches
- Tallegalla State School opened a long time ago, on June 10, 1879. It taught students for many years before closing on December 18, 1992. The school was located at 2-6 Tallegalla Two Tree Hill Road.
- A church called the Wesleyan Chapel also opened in Tallegalla on May 17, 1880.
The Old Railway Line
From 1911 to 1964, a railway line called the Marburg railway line ran through Tallegalla. It had a few stops in the area:
- Birru railway station
- Talegalla railway station
- Cabanda railway station
How Many People Live in Tallegalla?
The number of people living in Tallegalla has changed over the years:
- In 2011, there were 549 people.
- In 2016, the population was 326 people.
- In 2021, the population grew slightly to 351 people.
Special Places in Tallegalla
Tallegalla has some places that are important for their history. These are called heritage-listed sites:
- The old Tallegalla State School building at 2-6 Tallegalla Two Tree Hill Road.
- The Tallegalla Cemetery, which has a special area for memorials and monuments.
