Waterford West, Queensland

Waterford West Logan City,  Queensland
Tygum Lagoon, 2013
Waterford West
Coordinates	27°41′29″S153°07′41″E / 27.6913°S 153.1280°E / -27.6913; 153.1280 (Waterford West (centre of suburb))
Population	6,942 (2021 census) [1]
• Density	1,310/km2 (3,390/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4133
Elevation	16 m (52 ft)
Area	5.3 km2 (2.0 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	7 km (4 mi) SSE of Logan Central 31.2 km (19 mi) S of Brisbane CBD 55 km (34 mi) NNW of Surfers Paradise
LGA(s)	Logan City
State electorate(s)	Waterford
Federal division(s)	Forde
Suburbs around Waterford West: Kingston Loganlea Loganlea Marsden Waterford West Waterford Crestmead Logan Reserve Waterford

Waterford West is a suburb in the City of Logan, Queensland, Australia. ^[2] In the 2021 census, Waterford West had a population of 6,942 people. ^[1]

Geography

The suburb is west of the Logan River and Waterford. ^[3] The eastern boundary and part of the southern boundary follow the course of the Logan River.

The suburb is home to Marsden State High School in the west.

It has a shopping centre called Waterford Plaza close to a road bridge across the Logan. Around this area the main roads, Kingston Road and Loganlea Road intersect. The area currently has some retail development as well as historical significance to Logan City. The centre adjoins a large lagoon known as Tygum Lagoon.

History

In April 1885, several portions of subdivided land in an area known as Waterford North and South were advertised for auction by John Cameron. ^[4] A map advertising the land shows the location of the subdivisions in proximity to the Upper Logan railway line and Tweed railway line and the Logan River. ^[5] The land was owned by Henry Jordan and a supplement advertising the auction states that there was a quarry and sawmill on the land as well as two lagoons supplying fresh and pure water. ^[5]

Residential development began in Waterford West in the 1970s, ^[3] with a drive-in theater being built in 1974. ^[3] Waterford West was affected by the 1974 Brisbane floods, with two houses being washed away, however, the bridge remained intact. ^[6] In 1978, Waterford was split into two, with Waterford West officially becoming a suburb in 1987. ^[6]

The Waterford West State School opened on 27 January 1976, ^{[7] [8]} and the Marsden State High School opened on 27 January 1987. ^{[7] [8]}

Demographics

In the 2011 census, Waterford West recorded a population of 6,160 people, 51.2% female and 48.8% male. The median age of the Waterford West population was 33 years, 4 years below the national median of 37. 66.8% of people living in Waterford West were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were New Zealand 8.7%, England 4.9%, Philippines 0.9%, Samoa 0.8%, Fiji 0.7%. 81.5% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 2% Samoan, 1.3% Khmer, 0.8% Romanian, 0.6% Hindi, 0.5% Tagalog. ^[9]

In the 2016 census, Waterford West had a population of 6,431 people, 52.5% female and 47.5% male. The median age of the Waterford West population was 37 years, 1 year below the national median of 38. 61.8% of people living in Waterford West were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were New Zealand 9.6%, England 4.5%, Samoa 1.6%, Philippines 1.2%, and India 1.0%. 75.5% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 3.2% Samoan, 1.7% Khmer, 1.1% Arabic, 1.0% Hindi, and 0.8% Tagalog. ^[10]

As of the 2021 census, the population further grew to 6,942 people, 51.9% female and 48.1% male. The median age of the Waterford West population was 36 years, 2 years below the national median of 38. 57.8% of people living in Waterford West were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were New Zealand 8.0%, England 3.4%, India 2.6%, the Philippines 1.6% and Cambodia 1.2%. Although Waterford West's population makes up less than 0.028 percent of Australias population, its Cambodia-born population makes up about 0.21 percent of Australias entire Cambodia-born population. 67.7% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 2.1% Samoan, 1.9% Punjabi, 1.8% Khmer, 1.6% Arabic, 1.2% Hindi. ^[1]

Education

Waterford West State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at John Street ( 27°41′28″S153°07′53″E / 27.6912°S 153.1315°E / -27.6912; 153.1315 (Waterford West State School) ). ^{[11] [12]} In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 674 students with 52 teachers (49 full-time equivalent) and 32 non-teaching staff (21 full-time equivalent). ^[13] It includes a special education program. ^[11]

Marsden State High School is a government secondary (7-12) school for boys and girls at 106-130 Muchow Road ( 27°41′05″S153°06′41″E / 27.6847°S 153.1114°E / -27.6847; 153.1114 (Marsden State High School) ). ^{[11] [14]} In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 2199 students with 161 teachers (154 full-time equivalent) and 94 non-teaching staff (71 full-time equivalent). ^[13] It includes a special education program. ^{[11] [15]}

Amenities

Logan Wesleyan Methodist Church is at 877 Kingston Road ( 27°41′30″S153°07′46″E / 27.6918°S 153.1295°E / -27.6918; 153.1295 (Logan Wesleyan Methodist Church) ); it is part of the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Australia. ^[16]

References

1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Waterford West (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
2. "Waterford West – suburb in City of Logan (entry 45295)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 12 October 2020.
3. "Waterford West | Queensland Places". The University of Queensland. Archived from the original on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
4. "Advertising". Telegraph . No. 3, 934. Queensland, Australia. 25 April 1885. p. 5. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2019– via National Library of Australia.
5. "North and South Waterford: plan of subdivisions". State Library of Queensland. hdl: 10462/comp/8617 .
6. "Waterford West". Logan City Council . Archived from the original on 29 March 2024. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
7. Queensland schools past and present. Version 1.01. Queensland Family History Society. 2010. ISBN   978-1-921171-26-0.
8. "Opening and closing dates of Queensland schools". Education. 14 April 2019. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
9. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Waterford West (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
10. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Waterford West (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
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. "Waterford West State School". Archived from the original on 20 March 2012. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
13. "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
14. "Marsden State High School". Archived from the original on 12 March 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
15. "Marsden SHS - Special Education Program". Archived from the original on 12 March 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
16. "South Queensland". Wesleyan Methodist Church Australia. Archived from the original on 21 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.

External links

• "Waterford West". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.
• Logan Map