Redgate, Queensland


Redgate is a rural locality in the South Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia. In the, Redgate had a population of 94 people.

Geography

Barambah Creek forms the southern boundary of the locality.

History

Redgate was formerly known as North Barambah.
Redgate Provisional School opened on 15 October 1908. On 1 January 1909, it became Redgate State School. The school was on the eastern side of Finnemores Road. In 1934, the school was relocated to 19 Goschnicks Road. It closed on 31 December 1973.
A community hall existed in Redgate for many years, although it has since been removed on an unknown date. The hall was mentioned in the Brisbane Courier newspaper on 23 August 1924 when it was reported – "A meeting of the committee of the Redgate Hall was held last week, when the following committee was elected: Messrs. E. Horton. G.Young, A. Sippel, W. Goschnick. W. Notts, and C. Bischioff."

Demographics

In the, Redgate had a population of 71 people.
In the, Redgate had a population of 94 people.

Education

There are no schools in Redgate. The nearest government primary schools are Moffatdale State School in neighbouring Moffatdale to the south and Murgon State School in neighbouring Murgon to the north-west. The nearest government secondary schools are Murgon State High School in Murgon and Goomeri State School in neighbouring Goomeri to the north-east.