Closeburn, Queensland

Closeburn is a locality in the Moreton Bay Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] It is part of the wider Samford valley. It is roughly 28 kilometres (17 mi) north-west of Brisbane.

Closeburn
Queensland
Population507 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s)4520
Location28 km (17 mi) from Brisbane
LGA(s)Moreton Bay Region
State electorate(s)Pine Rivers
Federal Division(s)Dickson
Suburbs around Closeburn:
Mount Samson Clear Mountain Clear Mountain
Cedar Creek Closeburn Yugar
Cedar Creek Samford Yugar

Closeburn is a blend of acreage properties and small farms. Access to Closeburn from Brisbane is along Samford Road and Mount Samson Road.

History

In the 2011 census, Closeburn recorded a population of 507 people.[1]

Demographics

In the 2011 census, Closeburn recorded a population of 507 people, 49.5% female and 50.5% male.[1]

The median age of the Closeburn population was 37 years, the same as the national median.[1]

80.7% of people living in Closeburn were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were England 7.9%, New Zealand 2%, South Africa 1.2%, Finland 1%, Croatia 1%.[1]

95.5% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 1.2% Afrikaans, 0.8% Finnish, 0.6% Tagalog, 0.6% Italian.[1]

Facilities

Closeburn contains:

Education

There are no education facilities located in Closeburn. The closest primary school facilities are located in Mount Samson or Samford. The closest High school facilities are located in Ferny Grove.

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References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Closeburn (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
  2. "Closeburn (entry 45384)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 30 May 2014.

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