South Brisbane, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids South BrisbaneBrisbane, Queensland |
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Night view of South Brisbane Streets Beach in South Bank Parklands, Fish Lane, Merivale Bridge viaduct art, South Brisbane railway station |
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 South Brisbane
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 14,292 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 6,210/km2 (16,100/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4101 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 2.3 km2 (0.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 1.6 km (1 mi) SW of Brisbane CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Brisbane (The Gabba Ward) | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | South Brisbane | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Griffith | ||||||||||||||
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South Brisbane is an inner southern suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, South Brisbane had a population of 14,292 people.
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Geography
South Brisbane is on the southern bank of the Brisbane River, bounded to the north-west, north, and east by the median of the river. It adjoins the suburbs of Woolloongabba to the east, Highgate Hill to the south, and West End to the southwest. The river to the east of South Brisbane is the South Brisbane Reach.(27°28′26″S 153°01′20″E / 27.4738°S 153.0222°E). The suburb is directly connected to the central business district across the river by the following bridges (upstream to downstream):
- Go Between Bridge (toll road, 27°28′12″S 153°00′45″E / 27.4700°S 153.0124°E)
- William Jolly Bridge (road, 27°28′09″S 153°00′56″E / 27.4691°S 153.0156°E)
- Merivale Bridge (rail, 27°28′11″S 153°00′48″E / 27.4696°S 153.0132°E)
- Kurilpa Bridge (pedestrian/cycling, 27°28′10″S 153°01′04″E / 27.4695°S 153.0177°E)
- Victoria Bridge (road, 27°28′21″S 153°01′14″E / 27.4726°S 153.0206°E)
- Goodwill Bridge (pedestrian/cycling, 27°28′51″S 153°01′36″E / 27.4808°S 153.0268°E).
Modern public transport services include suburban train stations at South Brisbane and South Bank, and South East Busway stations at Cultural Centre, South Bank, and Mater Hill. CityCat ferry services link South Brisbane to other riverside suburbs.
History
Known, along with West End and Highgate Hill as Kurilpa (Water Rat) to the local indigenous people, the area remains important in indigenous life. Musgrave Park has been for many years a place of congregation for the Murri peoples of south-east Queensland. It is the site of a bora ring that has been buried.
European settlement commenced with the first land sales in 1843, followed by the development of wharves along the bank of the Brisbane River. Commercials buildings and hotels developed around the Russell Street area. By the 1850s there were over 100 residences in the area.
South Brisbane Recreation Reserve (now known as Musgrave Park) was created in 1856.
In 1867, it was proposed to build a public grammar school adjacent to the reserve. However it was not until 1925 that Brisbane State High School moved to the site (having first been established in 1921 at old Normal School on the corner of Adelaide and Edward Street)
In 1884, the railway to the south was opened with a terminus at South Brisbane. As a result, South Brisbane experienced a construction boom.
In 1888, South Brisbane became an independent municipality, initially as the Borough of South Brisbane and then becoming the City of South Brisbane in 1903. In 1925 the City of South Brisbane was amalgamated into the City of Greater Brisbane.
The first electric tramway in Brisbane ran along Stanley Street in South Brisbane on 16 June 1897.
The South Brisbane Memorial Park commemorates those of South Brisbane who died in World War I. On 20 May 1921 the South Brisbane City Council set aside a triangular block land bounded by Stanley Street, Vulture Street and Sidon Street opposite the South Brisbane Town Hall. On 6 August 1923 the park was dedicated Governor-General of Australia, Henry Forster.
The suburb was previously heavily industrialised. Its regeneration began when it was selected as the location of World Expo '88, which was built on former wharves and industrial land. Following Expo '88, South Bank Parklands was built on the former Expo site. South Brisbane has emerged as fashionable, high density, modern residential area, given its proximity to the city centre and good public transport links.
Demographics
In the 2011 census, South Brisbane had a population of 5,416 people, 48.8% female and 51.2% male. The median age of the South Brisbane population was 30 years, seven years below the Australian median. One-third of the population (33.3%) were aged in their twenties, compared to 13.8% nationally. 44.2% of people living in South Brisbane were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 69.8%. The other top responses for country of birth were England 3.8%, New Zealand 3.7%, China 3.3%, Korea, Republic of 3%, India 2%. 57.2% of people spoke only English at home; the next most popular languages were 5.5% Mandarin, 2.8% Korean, 2.7% Cantonese, 2.1% Greek, 1.9% Arabic. The most common religious affiliation was "No Religion" (30%); the next most common responses were Catholic (19%), Anglican (8.5%), Buddhism (4.6%) and Islam (3.8%).
In the 2016 census, South Brisbane had a population of 7,196 people.
In the 2021 census, South Brisbane had a population of 14,292 people.
Heritage listings
Being one of the older parts of Brisbane and an area of greater cultural heritage, South Brisbane has many heritage-listed buildings.
Education
Somerville House is a private primary and secondary (Prep–12) school for girls at 17 Graham Street (27°29′01″S 153°01′31″E / 27.4836°S 153.0254°E). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 1317 students with 125 teachers (117 full-time equivalent) and 102 non-teaching staff (90 full-time equivalent).
Lady Cilento Children's Hospital School is a specific-purpose primary and secondary (Prep–12) school at Raymond Terrace (27°29′04″S 153°01′38″E / 27.4844°S 153.0272°E). It provides schooling to children being treated in the hospital and also for other children in the family whose schooling has been disrupted by the hospitalisation and to assist in their transition to/from their regular school. In 2019, the school had an enrolment of 3,567 students across all of its campuses with 42 teachers (34 full-time equivalent) and 24 non-teaching staff (15 full-time equivalent).
St Laurence's College is a Catholic primary and secondary (5–12) school for boys at 82 Stephens Road (27°29′09″S 153°01′26″E / 27.4859°S 153.0240°E). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 1890 students with 149 teachers (144 full-time equivalent) and 91 non-teaching staff (75 full-time equivalent).
Brisbane State High School is a government secondary (7–12) school for boys and girls at the corner of Cordelia and Glenelg Streets (27°28′54″S 153°01′05″E / 27.4817°S 153.0180°E). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 3,156 students with 207 teachers (200 full-time equivalent) and 74 non-teaching staff (60 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.
South Brisbane is also served by the new Brisbane South State Secondary College, a government secondary (7-12) school for boys and girls in neighbouring Dutton Park to the south. The 2021 initial intake was Year 7 students only, with each successive calendar year extending the range of school years on offer until 2026 when the full Years 7-12 schooling will be provided.
There are two tertiary institutions in South Brisbane:
- Griffith University (Southbank Campus)
- Southbank Institute of Technology
Amenities
St George's Greek Orthodox Church is at 33 Edmonstone Street (27°28′48″S 153°00′56″E / 27.4799°S 153.0156°E). Its feast days are 23 April and 3 November.
South Bank
The South Bank precinct in South Brisbane contains many notable attractions.
South Bank Parklands
The South Bank Parklands are one of Brisbane's most popular tourist attractions. The parklands are home to many restaurants and café's as well as landmarks such as the Queensland Conservatorium (27°28′35″S 153°01′14″E / 27.4765°S 153.0206°E), the Wheel of Brisbane (27°28′31″S 153°01′15″E / 27.4752°S 153.0208°E), the Nepalese Peace Pagoda (27°28′31″S 153°01′17″E / 27.4754°S 153.0213°E), Streets Beach (27°28′42″S 153°01′24″E / 27.4782°S 153.0233°E), and the Grand Arbour. Approximately 11,000,000 people visit the South Bank Parklands each year.
Grey Street and Little Stanley Street
A number of Brisbane's most popular restaurants and fashion boutiques are located on Grey Street, and Little Stanley Street which it runs parallel to. The South Bank Cinemas are also located on Grey Street, along with two five star hotels.
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre contains 24 meeting and event spaces including four exhibition halls with a combined area of 20,000m² and an auditorium capable of seating 8,000. The venue has received 107 industry awards, making it the most awarded convention centre in Australia. The centre has been named the World's Best Convention Centre on three occasions (2016, 2017, 2018) by the Association Internationale des Palais de Congres (AIPC).
Queensland Maritime Museum
The Queensland Maritime Museum is located next to the Goodwill Bridge at the southern end of the South Bank Parklands (27°28′54″S 153°01′33″E / 27.4818°S 153.0257°E). It houses a two level exhibition building, a library, a dry dock, a lighthouse and several retired vessels.
Queensland Cultural Centre
The Queensland Cultural Centre consists of:
- The Queensland Performing Arts Centre
- The Queensland Museum and Science Centre
- The Queensland Art Gallery
- The Queensland Gallery of Modern Art
- The State Library of Queensland
Griffith University
The South Bank campus of Griffith University includes the Queensland Conservatorium and the Queensland College of Art and the Griffith Film School.
Southbank Institute of Technology
The Southbank Institute of Technology spreads over several blocks between the railway line and Merivale Street.
Business
Mater Health Services provides a wide range of public and private medical services in the area to the south of the suburb around Mater Hill and close to its border with Woolloongabba.
A number of major corporations have recently established offices in new buildings along Grey Street and Melbourne Street.
Events
The annual Paniyiri Festival has been held at Musgrave Park since 1976. The festival provides an opportunity for the Greek community to share its culture with the rest of Australia. It is Queensland's longest running cultural festival and the longest running Greek festival in Australia.
The Fair Day of the annual Brisbane Pride Festival is held in Musgrave Park.
