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Fredericksfield

Suburb of Shire of Burdekin, Queensland, Australia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Fredericksfield is a rural locality in the Shire of Burdekin, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Fredericksfield had a population of 259 people.[1]

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Coordinates: 19.7387°S 147.4052°E / -19.7387; 147.4052 (Fredericksfield (centre of locality))
CountryAustralia
StateQueensland
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
102.4 km2 (39.5 sq mi)
Population
 • Total259 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density2.529/km2 (6.551/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+10:00 (AEST)
Postcode
4806
Suburbs around Fredericksfield
Osborne Home Hill Inkerman
Kirknie Fredericksfield Inkerman
Kirknie Wangaratta Wangaratta
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Geography

History

Iyah State School opened on 6 September 1920. In 1945, there were complaints of overcrowding with 44 students enrolled and an average attendance of 38 students and only one teacher.[5] The school closed on 31 December 1963.[6][7] It was located at 13 Charlies Hill Road (19.7102°S 147.4491°E / -19.7102; 147.4491 (Iyah State School (former))).[8]

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Fredericksfield had a population of 219 people.[9]

In the 2021 census, Fredericksfield had a population of 259 people.[1]

Education

There are no schools in Fredericksfield. The nearest government primary schools are Osborne State School in neighbouring Osborne to the north-west and Home Hill State School in neighbouring Home Hill to the north. The nearest government secondary school is Home Hill State High School, also in Home Hill.[10]

Amenities

Despite the name, Home Hill Golf Club is 135 Iona Road, Fredericksfield (19.6892°S 147.4064°E / -19.6892; 147.4064 (HOME HILL GOLF CLUB)).[11][12] It is a 9-hole course.[13]

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