Population 8,748 (2011 census) State electorate(s) Nudgee Area 10.9 km² Local time Tuesday 8:16 AM Federal division Division of Lilley | Postcode(s) 4034 Boondall Nudgee Beach Postal code 4034 Lga City of Brisbane | |
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Location 17 km (11 mi) from Brisbane CBD Weather 26°C, Wind S at 11 km/h, 56% Humidity | ||
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Boondall is a northern suburb of the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, formerly known as Cabbage Tree Creek (after the creek that flows through the area).
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- Map of Boondall QLD 4034 Australia
- Geography
- Demographics
- History
- Facilities
- Education
- Heritage listings
- References
Map of Boondall QLD 4034, Australia
Geography
Situated approximately 13.5 kilometres (8.4 mi) north of Brisbane near Moreton Bay, almost halfway between Brisbane and the coastal city of Redcliffe. Bounded on the north by Deagon, Sandgate and Shorncliffe, on the east by Nudgee and Nudgee Beach, on the south by Banyo, Geebung and Virginia and on the west by Taigum and Zillmere.
The Boondall Wetlands are located in the east of the suburb. These internationally significant wetlands contain more than 1000 hectares of protected area that provide habitat to a wide range of animals including more than 190 species of birds.
A residential zone, Boondall is home to a mix of young and established families and retirees.
Demographics
In the 2011 census, Boondall recorded a population of 8,748 people, 48.3% female and 51.7% male.
The median age of the Boondall population was 36 years of age, 1 year below the Australian median.
69.8% of people living in Boondall were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 69.8%; the next most common countries of birth were New Zealand 4.9%, England 2.5%, India 2.4%, Philippines 2%, China 1.3%.
78.1% of people spoke only English at home; the next most popular languages were 1.5% Cantonese, 1.5% Italian, 1.2% Punjabi, 1.1% Samoan, 1.1% Mandarin.
History
Boondall State School opened on 6 April 1925.
Facilities
Close to the Boondall railway station is the Brisbane Entertainment Centre, where many live entertainment shows are held. One of the shows at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre was the popular musical theatre production The Man from Snowy River: Arena Spectacular.
The suburb is also home to the Ice World Boondall, where the Brisbane Blue Tongues of the AIHL used to play before relocating to Bundall Iceland on the Gold Coast.
Education
Its local school is Boondall State School that has received numerous awards for their educational programs (e.g. ELF Literacy Program). The Internationally recognised and acclaimed St Joseph's College, Nudgee that has produced seven Rhodes scholars is situated in the southern part of Boondall (it was originally within the boundaries of the neighbouring suburb of Nudgee).
Heritage listings
Boondall has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: