Leichhardt, Queensland

Leichhardt
Ipswich, Queensland
Leichhardt
Coordinates 27°37′S 152°44′E / 27.617°S 152.733°E / -27.617; 152.733Coordinates: 27°37′S 152°44′E / 27.617°S 152.733°E / -27.617; 152.733
Population 3,384 (2011)[1]
Postcode(s) 4305
Location
LGA(s) City of Ipswich
State electorate(s) Ipswich West
Federal Division(s) Blair
Suburbs around Leichhardt:
Wulkuraka Wulkuraka Sadliers Crossing
Wulkuraka Leichhardt West Ipswich
One Mile One Mile Churchill

Leichhardt is a suburb of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. At the 2011 Australian Census the suburb recorded a population of 3,384.[1]

History

The origin of the suburb name is from Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Leichhardt, an explorer and naturalist from Prussia (now known as Germany). He led major expeditions throughout Australia. The suburb name was implemented after a request by local residents to the City of Ipswich in 1953.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Leichhardt (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
  2. "Leichhardt (entry 41894)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 10 December 2015.


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