Fredericksfield


Fredericksfield is a rural locality in the Shire of Burdekin, Queensland, Australia. In the, Fredericksfield had a population of 259 people.

Geography

The locality is bounded to the east by the North Coast railway line. There were a number of railway stations serving the locality but all are now abandoned:
  • Berdaje railway station
  • Keebah railway station
  • Iyah railway station
  • Koolkuna railway station

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. The school closed on 31 December 1963. It was located at 13 Charlies Hill Road.

Demographics

In the, Fredericksfield had a population of 219 people.
In the, Fredericksfield had a population of 259 people.

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.

Amenities

Despite the name, Home Hill Golf Club is 135 Iona Road, Fredericksfield. It is a 9-hole course.