East Brisbane, Queensland Explained

Type:suburb
East Brisbane
City:Brisbane
State:qld
Coordinates:-27.483°N 153.0469°W
Local Map:yes
Zoom:13
Pop:6186
Postcode:4169
Area:2.0
Timezone:AEST
Utc:+10:00
Dist1:4.8
Dir1:SE
Location1:Brisbane CBD[1]
Lga:City of Brisbane (The Gabba Ward)[2]
Stategov:South Brisbane
Fedgov:Griffith
Near-N:New Farm
Near-Ne:Norman Park
Near-E:Coorparoo
Near-Se:Coorparoo
Near-S:Woolloongabba
Near-Sw:Woolloongabba
Near-W:Kangaroo Point
Near-Nw:Kangaroo Point

East Brisbane is an inner southern suburb of the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.[3] In the, East Brisbane had a population of 6,186 people.

Geography

East Brisbane is located 4.8km (03miles) south-east of the CBD. It is mostly residential, with some small commercial areas,[4] and has many original Queenslander houses.[5]

East Brisbane is bounded by the median of the Brisbane River to the north,[6] 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.

History

In 1851, Reverend Thomas Mowbray became among the first to buy land in East Brisbane. He purchased 13 acres that were later developed into Mowbraytown.

The first bridge was built across the mouth of Norman Creek in 1855. Prior to its completion, residents wanting to access Norman Creek had to detour to Stones Corner to use the bridge.

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.

East Brisbane State School opened on 10 July 1899,[7] following the official opening ceremony on 8 July 1899.[8] The school celebrated its 50th anniversary with a jubilee carnival in November 1949.[9]

In 1881, 232 blocks of land were advertised as Longlands Estate to be auctioned on 26 November 1881 by auctioneer David Love. The estate covers an area now in East Brisbane, including Fisher, Longlands and Norman Street.[10] [11]

In 1886, blocks of land were advertised as East Woolloongabba to be auctioned on 6 November 1886 by Arthur Martin & Co. auctioneers.[12] [13]

Brisbane East State School opened on 10 July 1899. It was later renamed East Brisbane State School.

Langlands Estate, a subdivision of 1289 allotments, was advertised for auction on 13 July 1889 by Dansie & Chandler auctioneers.[14] [15]

Mowbray Park, a large park alongside the Brisbane River, was established in 1904. On 24 January 1920 swimming baths in the Brisbane River was created alongside the park.[16] The baths were closed in August 1940 due to poor water quality because sewage was being pumped into the Brisbane River at Pinkenba downstream but due to the river being tidal it could be carried upstream to East Brisbane.[17] [18] [19]

Church of England Grammar School (informally known as Churchie) opened on 8 February 1912. It was subsequently renamed Anglican Church Grammar School.

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School opened on 20 January 1928 behind St Benedict's Catholic Church at 81 Mowbray Avenue . It closed in 1971.

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.

Demographics

In the, East Brisbane had a population of 5,598 people.

In the, East Brisbane had a population of 5,934 people. Of these 53.0% were male and 47.0% were female. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people made up 1.3% of the population. The median age for the suburb is 31 while the most prominent age group is the 20–24-year-olds who make up 12.4 per cent of the suburb. 63.2% of people were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 69.8%. The most common countries of birth were New Zealand 3.6%, England 3.2%, India 1.5%, Brazil 1.3% and China (excludes SARs and Taiwan) 1.0%. 74.3% of people only spoke English at home. Other languages spoken at home included Spanish 1.8%, Mandarin 1.6%, Portuguese 1.2%, Nepali 1.1% and Italian 1.1%.

In the, East Brisbane had a population of 6,186 people.

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:

Education

East Brisbane State School is a government primary (Prep–6) school for boys and girls at 56 Wellington Road (-27.4864°N 153.0398°W).[33] [34] 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).[35]

Anglican Church Grammar School is a private primary and secondary (Prep–12) school for boys at Oaklands Parade (-27.4816°N 153.051°W).[36] 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).

Sport

The suburb is home to Eastern Suburbs FC, who play at Heath Park in the Brisbane Premier League.

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.

Notable people

Notable people from or who have lived in East Brisbane include:

External links

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: The Gabba Ward. Brisbane City Council. 19 March 2017. 27 August 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200827085200/https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/about-council/governance-and-strategy/lord-mayor-and-councillors/ward-office-locations/the-gabba-ward. live.
  3. 25 January 2020.
  4. Web site: East Brisbane. 26 August 2014. Australian Bureau of Statistics. Australian Bureau of Statistics. https://web.archive.org/web/20131030170923/http://profile.id.com.au/brisbane/about?WebID=550&DataType=en. 30 October 2013. live.
  5. Web site: Secret history of Brisbane's suburbs from A to Z. The Courier-Mail. News Ltd. 26 August 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20131112204416/http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/brisbane-from-a-to-z/story-fnkbjxqk-1226739457543. 12 November 2013. live.
  6. Web site: Queensland Globe; Layer:Boundaries. 28 May 2022. 19 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171219175447/https://qldglobe.information.qld.gov.au/. live.
  7. 18 April 2019.
  8. News: East Brisbane State School.. 1 July 1899. The Telegraph. 3 February 2018. 8,305. Queensland, Australia. 7. National Library of Australia. 28 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220528213425/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/175311611. live.
  9. News: ROLL CALL ANSWERED. 5 November 1949. Brisbane Telegraph. 3 February 2018. Queensland, Australia. 7 (THEATRE). National Library of Australia. 28 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220528213425/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/216421967. live.
  10. Web site: Plan of the Longlands Estate, Vulture St., South Brisbane David Love, Auctioneer; Hamilton & Raff, Surveyor.. 26 November 1881. State Library of Queensland. 15 May 2019. 28 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220528213424/http://onesearch.slq.qld.gov.au/primo-explore/fulldisplay?docid=slq_alma21105011670002061&context=L&vid=SLQ&lang=en_US. live.
  11. News: Classified Advertising. 9 November 1881. The Brisbane Courier. 15 May 2019. 7,434. Queensland, Australia. XXXVI. 4. National Library of Australia. 28 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220528213428/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/920208. live.
  12. East Woolloongabba [Estate], Darragh's Paddock . Map . 1886 . Collections . State Library of Queensland . https://hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/259664.
  13. News: Advertising. 3 November 1886. The Telegraph. 15 May 2019. 4,391. Queensland, Australia. 5. National Library of Australia. 28 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220528213428/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/185513497. live.
  14. Web site: Langlands Estate East Brisbane To be sold by auction, on the ground on Saturday, July 13, 1889 at half past 2 o'clock.. 13 July 1889. State Library of Queensland. 15 May 2019. 28 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220528213425/http://onesearch.slq.qld.gov.au/primo-explore/fulldisplay?docid=slq_alma21112727430002061&context=L&vid=SLQ&lang=en_US. live.
  15. News: Advertising. 6 July 1889. The Telegraph. 15 May 2019. 5,220. Queensland, Australia. 11. National Library of Australia. 28 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220528213430/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/177608133. live.
  16. News: 26 January 1920. MOWBRAY PARK BATHS.. 2. Daily Standard. 2207. Queensland, Australia. 30 October 2020. National Library of Australia. 28 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220528213427/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/180968771. live.
  17. 1 August 2014.
  18. News: 9 August 1940. FOUR CITY BATHS TO BE CLOSED. 9 (CITY FINAL LAST MINUTE NEWS). The Telegraph. Queensland, Australia. 30 October 2020. National Library of Australia. 28 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220528213429/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/172624621. live.
  19. News: 29 November 1940. OUR BRISBANE LETTER. 2. Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser. 21,545. Queensland, Australia. 30 October 2020. National Library of Australia. 28 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220528213441/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/152083024. live.
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  28. Web site: Secure your Piece of East Brisbane's History. realestate.com. 31 March 2020.
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  31. 15 December 2014.
  32. 6 July 2013.
  33. Web site: State and non-state school details. 9 July 2018. Queensland Government. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20181121065959/https://data.qld.gov.au/dataset/state-and-non-state-school-details/resource/5b39065c-df32-415c-994c-5ff12f8de997. 21 November 2018. 21 November 2018.
  34. Web site: East Brisbane State School. 21 November 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20141213121647/http://www.eastbrisss.eq.edu.au/. 13 December 2014. live.
  35. Web site: ACARA School Profile 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20181122010027/http://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-profile-20172c7b12404c94637ead88ff00003e0139.xlsx?sfvrsn=0. 22 November 2018. 22 November 2018.
  36. Web site: Anglican Church Grammar School. 21 November 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181023163119/http://www.churchie.com.au/. 23 October 2018. live.
  37. Web site: Baylebridge, William (1883–1942). 1979. 25 September 2015. Australian Dictionary of Biography. Australian National University. Bonnin. Nancy. https://web.archive.org/web/20150922234242/http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/baylebridge-william-5160. 22 September 2015. live.
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