Cranbrook, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cranbrook Townsville, Queensland
Cranbrook Location in Queensland
Population	5,844 (2021 census)
• Density	1,719/km2 (4,450/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4814
Area	3.4 km2 (1.3 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)	City of Townsville
State electorate(s)	Mundingburra
Federal Division(s)	Herbert
Suburbs around Cranbrook: Heatley Heatley Vincent Kirwan Cranbrook Aitkenvale Douglas Douglas Annandale

Cranbrook is a suburb of Townsville in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Cranbrook had a population of 5,844 people.

Geography

Cranbrook is located 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south-west of the Townsville CBD. It is close to the Aitkenvale business district. Ross River Road runs through from east to west, and Douglas–Garbutt Road (Nathan Street) runs along the eastern boundary.

History

On 1 July 1968, Cranbrook was named by Queensland Place Names Board after Cranbrook, the Sydney home of Robert Towns.

Holy Spirit School opened on 15 May 1969.

Ignatius Park College opened on 25 August 1969.

Cranbrook State School opened on 27 January 1981.

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Cranbrook had a population of 5,908 people.

In the 2021 census, Cranbrook had a population of 5,844 people.

Education

Cranbrook State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Alice Street (19°18′33″S 146°45′14″E / 19.3092°S 146.7538°E / -19.3092; 146.7538 (Cranbrook State School)). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 535 students with 44 teachers (39 full-time equivalent) and 25 non-teaching staff (18 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program. Holy Spirit Catholic School is a Catholic primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Hatchett Street (19°18′08″S 146°45′20″E / 19.3021°S 146.7556°E / -19.3021; 146.7556 (Holy Spirit Catholic School)). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 751 students with 42 teachers (39 full-time equivalent) and 34 non-teaching staff (23 full-time equivalent).

Ignatius Park College is a Catholic secondary (7-12) school for boys at 368-384 Ross River Road (19°17′58″S 146°45′26″E / 19.2995°S 146.7572°E / -19.2995; 146.7572 (Ignatius Park College)). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 1104 students with 93 teachers (90 full-time equivalent) and 52 non-teaching staff (44 full-time equivalent).