Waterford, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Waterford Logan City, Queensland
Looking west from Outlook Drive, 2021
Waterford Location in Queensland
Population	5,796 (2021 census)
• Density	852/km2 (2,210/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4133
Elevation	17 m (56 ft)
Area	6.8 km2 (2.6 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	10.9 km (7 mi) SE of Logan Central 33.6 km (21 mi) SE of Brisbane CBD 51 km (32 mi) NNW of Surfers Paradise
LGA(s)	Logan City
State electorate(s)	Macalister
Federal Division(s)	Forde
Localities around Waterford: Waterford West Loganlea Bethania Edens Landing Logan Reserve Waterford Holmview Logan Reserve Buccan Bahrs Scrub

Waterford is a town and suburb located in the City of Logan, Queensland, Australia. In 2021, about 5,796 people lived here.

Exploring Waterford's Location

Beautiful sunset after the rain, December 2021. Boulevard Park, Woodlands Boulevard, Waterford QLD

Waterford is on the east side of the Logan River. It is about 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) south-east of Logan Central. The Logan River forms the western edge of the suburb. Dairy Creek Road marks the southern border. This road connects to Gardiner Road and then to Logan River Road. Waterford-Tamborine Road (State Route 95) begins in the north of Waterford and heads south.

Waterford's Past: A Look Back

How Waterford Got Its Name

Waterford is thought to be named by early Irish settlers. They likely named it after Waterford in Ireland. This was because of a place where people could cross the Logan River. A surveyor named William Fryar wrote down the name on June 11, 1866. The first land lots in the town were sold in July 1866.

Early Schools in Waterford

Logan Provisional School opened on June 28, 1869. It started in Charles Wilson's barn. There were 22 students at first. On January 3, 1871, the school moved to a new building. It was then called Waterford Primary School. It had 25 students. Later, its name changed to Waterford State School.

The Railway Connection

The Beaudesert railway line opened on September 21, 1885. It ran from Bethania to Beaudesert. Waterford railway station served the town. People stopped using the train for travel in 1961. This was because more people started using cars. Freight services, which carry goods, continued until May 20, 1996.

Canterbury College: A Local School

The College of the Good Shepherd started on February 2, 1987. Local Anglican Church families wanted a faith-based school. It opened with 73 students in Years 6 to 8. The school's first permanent buildings were ready in late 1987. It was later renamed Canterbury College.

Who Lives in Waterford?

Waterford's population has grown over the years.

• In 2011, there were 3,931 people.
• In 2016, the population grew to 5,484.
• By 2021, 5,796 people lived in Waterford.

The average age in Waterford is younger than the national average. In 2021, the average age was 32 years. Most people (65.8%) were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces include New Zealand, England, India, Afghanistan, and the Philippines. English is the main language spoken at home. Other languages include Punjabi, Hazaraghi, Samoan, Hindi, and Mandarin.

Historic Places in Waterford

Waterford has some important historic sites. These are places that are protected because of their history.

• One such place is the Waterford State School. It is located at 40 Nerang Street, at the corner of Jordan Street.

Learning in Waterford

Waterford State School

Waterford State School is a government primary school. It teaches students from early childhood up to Year 6. It is located at 40 Nerang Street. In 2023, the school had 519 students. It also has a special education program.

Canterbury College

Canterbury College is an Anglican school. It teaches students from Prep (kindergarten) up to Year 12. It is located on Old Logan Village Road. In 2023, the college had 1,417 students.

Nearby High Schools

Waterford does not have its own government high school. Students usually go to nearby schools. These include Loganlea State High School in Loganlea or Windaroo Valley State High School in Bahrs Scrub.

Fun Things to Do in Waterford

Boat Ramp Access

There is a boat ramp on Albert Street. It is on the south bank of the Logan River. This ramp is managed by the Logan City Council. It is a great spot for launching boats.

Local Parks to Explore

Waterford has several parks where you can relax and play:

• Barber Court
• High Road Park
• L Storey Park
• Nerang Street
• Woodlands Boulevard Park

Getting Around Waterford

Waterford has some local bus services. The closest train station is in Bethania. Bethania is a neighboring suburb to the north. You can walk there in about 40-60 minutes. Or, it's a quick 5-10 minute drive.