Wolffdene, Queensland facts for kids
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 Wolffdene
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 266 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 23.96/km2 (62.1/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4207 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 11.1 km2 (4.3 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Logan City | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Logan | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Forde | ||||||||||||||
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Wolffdene is a small, quiet area in the countryside of Queensland, Australia. It's part of the City of Logan. In 2021, about 266 people lived there.
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Where is Wolffdene?
To the east, Wolffdene is bordered by the Albert River. This river is an important natural boundary for the area.
A main road, the Beaudesert–Beenleigh Road, goes through Wolffdene from the south-east to the north-east. This road helps people travel in and out of the area.
A Look at Wolffdene's Past
Wolffdene has a bit of history, especially with its old school.
The Wolffdene School
Around 1874, a school called Belivah Provisional School first opened. Classes were held in a church building.
By 1891, local families wanted the school moved closer to where more children lived. The government wasn't keen on paying for a new school building.
So, in March 1892, the people of the area started building a new school themselves! The Queensland Government then agreed to help by giving £37 to finish the building. This new school was renamed Wolffdene Provisional School.
On January 1, 1909, it became Wolffdene State School. It closed for a short time in 1935 but opened again on February 15, 1939. The school finally closed for good on August 31, 1942. The old school was located at 810 Beaudesert Beenleigh Road.
Plans for a Dam
In 1989, the government looked at building a large dam called the Wolffdene Dam on the Albert River. However, this plan was not approved.
Later, around 1990, there was another idea for a dam near Glendower Homestead. This plan was also dropped. It was decided that building a dam there would be too expensive for the amount of water it would provide.
Who Lives in Wolffdene?
The number of people living in Wolffdene has changed a little over the years.
- In 2011, there were 292 people living in Wolffdene.
- In 2016, the population was 288 people.
- In the most recent count in 2021, 266 people called Wolffdene home.
Learning in Wolffdene
There are no schools located directly in Wolffdene.
Children living here usually go to schools in nearby areas. The closest government primary schools are Windaroo State School in Mount Warren Park (to the north) and Cedar Creek State School in Cedar Creek (to the south).
For high school, the closest government secondary school is Windaroo Valley State High School in Bahrs Scrub, which is to the north of Wolffdene.
