East Brisbane, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids East BrisbaneBrisbane, Queensland |
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Mowbray Park in East Brisbane
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 East Brisbane
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 5,934 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 2,970/km2 (7,700/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4169 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 2.0 km2 (0.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 4.8 km (3 mi) SE of Brisbane CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Brisbane (The Gabba Ward) | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | South Brisbane | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Griffith | ||||||||||||||
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East Brisbane is an inner southern suburb of the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, East Brisbane had a population of 5,934 people.
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History
The significant housing areas in East Brisbane were founded during the Brisbane property boom of the 1880s. For example, one such development was the Heathfield Estate, which was released in 1886.
Mowbray Park, a large riverside park, was until the 1930s, the site of a public swimming pool built into the river.
Until 13 April 1969 electric trams operated by the Brisbane City Council served the suburb, running along Stanley Street from Woolloongabba, into Lisburn, Elfin and Latrobe Street and thence into Lytton Road, and on to Bulimba. Trolley-buses, also operated by the City Council operated along Stanley Street until March
Geography
East Brisbane is bounded by the Brisbane River to the north, Norman Park to the east, Coorparoo to the south-east, Woolloongabba to the south-west, and Kangaroo Point to the north-west. The border between Norman Park and most of Coorparoo follows Norman Creek.
Major roads include Lytton Road, Wellington Road, and Latrobe Street in the north, and Vulture Street and Stanley Street in the south of the suburb. The eastern side of the suburb rises to a small hill with some views over Woolloongabba and the CBD and falls away to Norman Creek.
Demographics
The 2011 Census recorded 5,598 residents in East Brisbane, of whom 54.9% were male and 45.1% were female. The median age of the population was 31; six years younger than the Australian median. 61.3% of people living in East Brisbane were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 69.8%. The other most common countries of birth were New Zealand (4.5%), England (3.1%), India (2.1%), South Korea (1.4%), and Ireland (0.9%). 72.5% of people only spoke English at home, while the next most commonly spoken languages were Mandarin (1.4%), Korean (1.3%), Italian (1%), Greek (1%), and Cantonese (0.9%). The most common religious affiliation was 'No Religion' (26.6%), followed by Catholic (23%), Anglican (15%), Uniting Church (3.8%) and Eastern Orthodox (2.3%).
Landmarks
Major landmarks in East Brisbane include Mowbray Park, Heath Park, and Anglican Church Grammar School.
Heritage listings
East Brisbane has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- Kitawah (59 Heath Street)
- Eskgrove (56 Laidlaw Parade)
- La Trobe (58 Latrobe Street)
- Mowbray Park and East Brisbane War Memorial (33, 60 & 78 Lytton Road)
- Hanworth (109 Lytton Road)
- Mowbraytown Presbyterian Church (22-28 Mowbray Terrace)
- Hester Villa (58 Stafford Street)
- Classic Cinema / Triumph Cinema (963 Stanley Street)
- St Paul's Anglican Church (554 Vulture Street East)
- East Brisbane State School (90 Wellington Road)
Transport
Public transport to the suburb is now predominantly provided by regular bus services and frequent CityCat services, which leave from Mowbray Park. The suburb is also an easy walk from the Woolloongabba bus station and the Coorparoo Railway Station.
Sport
The suburb is home to Eastern Suburbs FC, who play at Heath Park in the Brisbane Premier League.
Education
East Brisbane State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 56 Wellington Road (27°29′11″S 153°02′23″E / 27.4864°S 153.0398°E). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 212 students with 20 teachers (16 full-time equivalent) and 14 non-teaching staff (8 full-time equivalent).
Anglican Church Grammar School is a private primary and secondary (Prep-12) school for boys at Oaklands Parade (27°28′54″S 153°03′04″E / 27.4816°S 153.0510°E). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 1792 students with 150 teachers (147 full-time equivalent) and 129 non-teaching staff (93 full-time equivalent).
Notable people
Notable people from or who have lived in East Brisbane include:
- William Baylebridge, a poet and short-story writer
- Johnny Peebles, Australian soccer player and administrator
- Eric Robinson, a politician
- Lydia Tritton, a journalist and public speaker
- Robert J. Walsh, a medical scientist
Images for kids
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Former East Brisbane Primitive Methodist Church, 2020
