Hazeldean, Queensland

Hazeldean is a rural locality in the Somerset Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Hazeldean had a population of 262 people.[1]

For the locality in the Mackay Region, see Hazledean, Queensland.

Hazeldean
Queensland
D'Aguilar Range and Somerset Dam along Esk Kilcoy Road, 2015
Hazeldean
Coordinates27.0236°S 152.5463°E / -27.0236; 152.5463
Population262 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density3.018/km2 (7.818/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4515
Area86.8 km2 (33.5 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)Somerset Region
State electorate(s)Nanango
Federal Division(s)Blair
Suburbs around Hazeldean:
Gregors Creek Woolmar Winya
Fulham Hazeldean Westvale
Cooeeimbardi Somerset Dam Crossdale

Geography

Lake Somerset occupies the east of the locality. Lake Somerset is the reservoir created by the Somerset Dam impounding the Stanley River.[3][4]

The western part of the locality is elevated and remains mostly vegetated. The strip of land between the lake and the mountains is mostly rural-residential.[3]

The Deer Reserve National Park (27.0811°S 152.526°E / -27.0811; 152.526 (Deer Reserve National Park (centre point))) is in the south-west of the locality and includes Mount Brisbane (27.0886°S 152.5272°E / -27.0886; 152.5272 (Mount Brisbane)) in the south-western corner of the locality which is 684 metres (2,244 ft) above sea level.[3][5][6] The national park is 3,228 hectares (7,980 acres) and extends into the neighbouring localities of Fulham to the west, Cooeeimbardi to the south-west and Somerset Dam (the locality) to the south.[3]

The Deer Reserve State Forest (27.0006°S 152.4947°E / -27.0006; 152.4947 (Deer Reserve State Forest)) is in the north-west of the locality and includes Mount Goonneringerringgi (26.9999°S 152.5215°E / -26.9999; 152.5215 (Mount Goonneringerringgi)) at 495 metres (1,624 ft) and Mount McConnel (26.9956°S 152.5089°E / -26.9956; 152.5089 (Mount McConnel)) at 277 metres (909 ft).[7][8] The state forest is 2,894 hectares (7,150 acres) and extends into the neighbouring localities of Gregors Creek to the north-west and Fulham to the west.[3]

History

In the 1920s a 300 metre tramway was constructed in Hazeldean to move timber down a steep descent from mountain top to bottom.[9]

At the 2011 Australian Census the population of Hazeldean was 267.[10]

Education

Stanley River Environmental Education Centre is an Outdoor and Evironmental Education Centre at 3856 Esk-Kilcoy Road (27.0107°S 152.5526°E / -27.0107; 152.5526 (Stanley River Environmental Education Centre)).[11][12]

There are no schools in Hazeldean. The nearest primary and seconary schools are in Kilcoy.[13]

Attractions

Lake Somerset Holiday Park is a large park on the edge of Somerset Dam which offers a range of accommodation including cabins and camping.

See also

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Hazeldean (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Hazeldean – locality in Somerset Region (entry 48227)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  3. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
  4. "Lake Somerset – reservoir in the Somerset Region (entry 31392)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
  5. "Deer Reserve National Park – National park in the Somerset Region (entry 44059)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
  6. "Mount Brisbane – mountain in the Somerset Region (entry 4564)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
  7. "Mount Goonneringerringgi – mountain in the Somerset Region (entry 14309)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
  8. "Mount McConnel – mountain in the Somerset Region (entry 21317)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
  9. Kerr and Philpott, JD and MM (1971). "Lars Andersen's Timber Tramways" (PDF). southburnett.biz. Queensland Heritage. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
  10. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Hazeldean (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
  11. "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  12. "Stanley River Environmental Education Centre". Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  13. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 17 November 2019.

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