Veresdale Scrub, Queensland facts for kids

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Veresdale Scrub State School, 2020
Veresdale Scrub Location in Queensland
Population	548 (2021 census)
• Density	33.83/km2 (87.6/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4285
Area	16.2 km2 (6.3 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	10.5 km (7 mi) N of Beaudesert 59.4 km (37 mi) S of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	Scenic Rim Region Logan City
State electorate(s)	Scenic Rim
Federal Division(s)	Wright
Suburbs around Veresdale Scrub: Woodhill Cedar Vale Cedar Vale Veresdale Veresdale Scrub Mundoolun Veresdale Veresdale Birnam

Veresdale Scrub is a locality split between the Scenic Rim Region and the City of Logan, both in Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Veresdale Scrub had a population of 548 people.

History

Veresdale Scrub Provisional School opened on 25 April 1899. On 1 January 1909, it became Veresdale Scrub State School.

The Veresdale Scrub Hall was officially opened on Wednesday, 27 November 1929, by Joseph Hopkins, the chairman of the Beaudesert Shire Council.

Formerly in the Shire of Beaudesert, Veresdale Scrub was split between Logan City and Scenic Rim Region following the local government amalgamations in March 2008.

Demographics

In the 2011 census, Veresdale Scrub had a population of 620.

In the 2016 census, Veresdale Scrub had a population of 481 people.

In the 2021 census, Veresdale Scrub had a population of 548 people.

Education

Veresdale Scrub State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 354 Veresdale Scrub School Road (27°55′17″S 153°01′03″E / 27.9214°S 153.0176°E / -27.9214; 153.0176 (Veresdale Scrub State School)). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 124 students with 11 teachers (8 full-time equivalent) and 11 non-teaching staff (5 full-time equivalent).

There is no secondary school in Veresdale Scrub. The nearest government secondary school is Beaudesert State High School in Beaudesert to the south.

Amenities

Veresdale Scrub Dance Hall is at 454 Veresdale Scrub Road (27°55′17″S 153°00′46″E / 27.9215°S 153.01281°E / -27.9215; 153.01281 (Veresdale Scrub Dance Hall)). Dances are held on Saturday nights, but since May 2020 have been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.