Population 4,163 (2011 census) Postal code 4051 | Postcode(s) 4051 Area 190 ha | |
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Location 7 km (4 mi) from Brisbane CBD State electorate(s) Ashgrove, Brisbane Central | ||
Grange is an inner-northern suburb of Brisbane, capital of the Australian state of Queensland. It is located 5 kilometres (3 mi) north of the central business district, on the southern side of Kedron Brook.
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Map of Grange QLD 4051, Australia
History
Prior to the arrival of European settlers, the Grange area consisted of areas of open grassland and thinly wooded plains. Urban development of the area commenced in 1903 with the subdivision of T. K. Peate's property into "the Grange Estate". The name of the suburb is derived from that of Peate's property: "Grange" is believed to be an Old English word meaning granary.
Many houses in the suburb are of the Queenslander architectural style.
Demographics
In the 2011 census, Grange recorded a population of 4,163 people, 51.7% female and 48.3% male.
The median age of the Grange population was 36 years of age, 1 year below the Australian median.
78.9% of people living in Grange were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 69.8%; the next most common countries of birth were England 4.3%, New Zealand 3.4%, Italy 0.9%, Scotland 0.7%, United States of America 0.7%.
90.4% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 1.3% Italian, 0.6% Mandarin, 0.5% German, 0.5% French, 0.3% Hindi.
Sporting clubs
The Wilston Grange Australian Football Club has represented the suburb at Australian rules football since 1943. For 70 years the Grange Club (Grange Bowls and Community Club Inc.) has represented the suburb in lawn bowls.