Leichhardt, Queensland
Leichhardt is a suburb of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. At the 2016 Australian Census, the suburb recorded a population of 3,912. According to the 2016 Australian census the unemployment rate of Leichhardt was 17.1%, in comparison to the Australian unemployment rate of 6.9%.Geography
The Ipswich suburb of Leichhardt lies west across the Bremer River.History
The origin of the suburb name is from Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Leichhardt, an explorer and naturalist from Prussia. He led major expeditions throughout Australia. The suburb name was implemented after a request by local residents to the City of Ipswich in 1953.
St Mark's Anglican Church opened circa 1935. Its closure on 15 November 1998 by Assistant Bishop Ray Smith.
Leichhardt State School opened in August 1956 and it caters for students from Prep to Year six.
