Ashgrove, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ashgrove Brisbane, Queensland
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Population	13,450 (2021 census)
• Density	2,280/km2 (5,900/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4060
Area	5.9 km2 (2.3 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	5.1 km (3 mi) NW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Brisbane (Enoggera Ward and The Gap Ward)
State electorate(s)	Cooper Ferny Grove
Federal Division(s)	Brisbane
Suburbs around Ashgrove: Enoggera Enoggera Alderley The Gap Ashgrove Newmarket Bardon Bardon Red Hill

Ashgrove is a friendly suburb in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It's known for its green spaces and unique houses. In 2021 census, about 13,450 people lived in Ashgrove.

Geography

Ashgrove is located about 5.1 kilometres (3.2 miles) north-west of the centre of Brisbane. It's a green, residential area with lots of hills. You'll see many special houses here, built in the early 1900s. These are called Ashgrovian houses. Many old Queenslander homes are also found here. Unlike some nearby areas, Ashgrove mostly has single family houses, not many apartments.

Neighbourhoods within Ashgrove

Two areas, Dorrington and St Johns Wood, used to be separate suburbs. They became part of Ashgrove in 1975. Even today, many people still use these names to describe where they live.

History

Ashgrove's original name is 'Kallindarbin'. The land was first home to the indigenous 'Turrbal' people. Waterworks Road, a main street today, was built on an old Turrbal path. This path led to Mount Coot-tha, a special place for the 'Honey-Bee Dreaming'. It also led to the Enoggera Reservoir.

Early Settlement

The first land sales for settlers began in 1856. By 1875, all the available land was sold. Soon after, the first school, Ashgrove State School, and a post office were opened. For a long time, Ashgrove was mainly a farming area. Growth picked up in the late 1800s. This happened when land was sold around the 'Granite House' in St Johns Wood.

'Granite House' in St Johns Wood, built around 1880.

Glen Lyon villa in 1931. It was built in 1876-7.

Schools and Churches

Ashgrove State School welcomed its first students on 22 January 1877. A preschool was added in 1944. In 1919, Archbishop James Duhig opened a small chapel in Ashgrove. The plan was to build a bigger church and school. On 14 August 1921, St Finbarr's Catholic Church was officially opened. In 1924, Ashgrove became its own Catholic parish.

Transport Links

In 1924, the tram line was extended to Ashgrove along Waterworks Road. This connected the suburb to the rest of Brisbane. The trams were a big part of life until they stopped running on 5 August 1968.

Tram drivers and passengers at the Ashgrove tram stop in 1923.

More Schools and Churches

In 1924, the large house Glen Lyon and its land were bought for a Catholic seminary. This was a place to train priests. In 1925, another house called Grantuly was bought to start a Catholic school and convent. The Sisters of Charity helped set up St Finbarr's Catholic School, which opened on 1 June 1925. Later, Grantuly became a secondary school for girls, known as Mt St Michael's College from 1941.

Oakleigh State School opened its doors on 29 January 1934. Ashgrove Presbyterian Church opened in 1936. It later became St David's Presbyterian Church. In 1977, it joined the Uniting Church. Marist College Ashgrove opened on 29 January 1940. It was started by the Marist Brothers. Mater Dei Catholic Primary School opened on 5 February 1951. It was also run by the Sisters of Charity for many years. St Paul's Anglican Church opened on 15 June 1952. The Ashgrove Library opened in 1967 and was updated in 2011.

Ashgrove 150

In 2006, Ashgrove celebrated 'Ashgrove 150'. This event marked 150 years since the first land sales in Ashgrove (1856–2006).

Demographics

In 2016 census, Ashgrove had 13,039 people living there. By 2021 census, the population grew to 13,450 people.

Heritage listings

Ashgrove has many places that are important for their history and are officially heritage-listed.

Woodlands, a heritage-listed home in Ashgrove, 2015.

Amenities

Shops along Waterworks Road in Ashgrove.

Ashgrove has a great range of shops and restaurants. You can find Thai, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, and Modern Australian food. There are also many cafes and supermarkets like Coles, Aldi, and Woolworths.

The Brisbane City Council runs a public library at 87 Amarina Avenue. You can find St Paul's Anglican Church at 290 Waterworks Road. Ashgrove West Uniting Church is located at 491 Waterworks Road.

Transport

Bus Services

Ashgrove has many council buses. They run along Stewart and Waterworks Roads, taking you straight to the city centre. Ashgrove is also on the route of the "Great Circle Line" (buses 598/599). This bus connects Brisbane's four main shopping malls.

Ashgrove is also the starting point for the route 61 Maroon CityGlider. This is a special, frequent bus service promoted by the Brisbane City Council. It links Ashgrove to popular places like Paddington, Suncorp Stadium, Southbank Parklands, and 'The Gabba'.

Cycling Paths

Ashgrove has two main shared paths for bikes. These paths follow Ithaca and Enoggera Creeks. They offer a nice, mostly flat way to cycle to the Royal Brisbane Hospital and then into the City Centre. Much of the route goes through pleasant parklands.

Education

Ashgrove has several schools for different age groups.

Ashgrove State School, 2018.

Marist College Ashgrove, 2013.

• Ashgrove State School is a government primary school (Prep–Year 6) for boys and girls. It's located at 31 Glory Street. In 2018, it had 785 students.
• Oakleigh State School is another government primary school (Prep–Year 6) for boys and girls. It's on Buxton Street. In 2018, it had 502 students.
• St Finbarr's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school (Prep–Year 6) for boys and girls. It's on Betheden Terrace. In 2018, it had 190 students.
• Mater Dei Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school (Prep–Year 6) for boys and girls. It's at 7 Lynwood Crescent. In 2018, it had 247 students.
• Mt St Michael's College is a Catholic secondary school (Years 7–12) for girls. It's located at 67 Elimatta Drive. In 2018, it had 851 students.
• Marist College Ashgrove is a Catholic primary and secondary school (Years 5–12) for boys. It's at 142 Frasers Road. In 2018, it had 1,627 students.

Clubs and Sports

Ashgrove is home to some well-known sports clubs.

• GPS Rugby Football Club (known as 'Jeeps') is one of the oldest clubs in the area. They play at the Ashgrove Sports Ground, which has been used since 1887. Many players from this club have gone on to play for the Wallabies, Australia's national rugby team.
• The Ashgrove Sports Ground also hosts the Valley District Cricket Club. Famous Australian cricketers like Matthew Hayden and Allan Border have played here.
• The Ashgrove Lawn Bowls Club is also in the area.
• There's a large Scouting group in St Johns Wood.
• Ashgrove Cricket Club has a long history, celebrating its 100th year in 2015. They play in the Queensland sub-district association.
• The Ashgrove Rangers Athletics Club (The Rangers) started in 1962. Its members have competed at state, national, and even international levels in track, field, and cross-country events. The club celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2022.

Notable People from Ashgrove

Many interesting people have connections to Ashgrove:

• Corey Brown (footballer) – a footballer.
• Sir Julius Chan – a former Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea.
• John Connolly – a former coach for the Wallabies rugby team.
• Des Connor – a former rugby union player.
• John Eales – a former captain of the Wallabies.
• Pietro Figlioli – an Olympian in water polo.
• Macklin Freke – a goalkeeper for Brisbane Roar FC.
• Ben Griffin – a soccer player.
• Deryck Guyler – an English actor who retired in Ashgrove.
• Matthew Hayden – a famous Australian and Queensland cricketer.
• Daniel Heenan – a rugby union player.
• Anthony Herbert – a former Australian Rugby Wallaby player who still lives in Ashgrove.
• Daniel Herbert – a former rugby union player.
• Nick Kruger – a Queensland Bulls cricket player.
• Bill Ludwig OAM – a well-known Australian trade union official.
• Andrew McGahan – a novelist.
• Humphrey McQueen – an author and historian.
• Ray Meagher – an actor.
• Tobie Bright – a professional esports gamer.
• Sean O'Brien – an Australian professional windsurfer and Olympic Sailing Team coach.
• Kevin Rudd – Australia's former prime minister.
• Andrew Stockdale – from the band Wolfmother.
• Lev Susany – an Australian powerlifter and Commonwealth record holder.
• Meta Truscott – an Australian diarist and Ashgrove historian.
• Keith Urban – a country music singer (married to Nicole Kidman).

See Also

• List of heritage sites in Ashgrove