Boondall, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Boondall Brisbane, Queensland
Boondall Wetlands, 2012
Boondall Location in Queensland
Postcode(s)	4034
Area	11.0 km2 (4.2 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	15.1 km (9 mi) NNE of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Brisbane (Deagon Ward)
State electorate(s)	Nudgee
Federal Division(s)	Lilley
Suburbs around Boondall: Taigum Deagon Sandgate Shorncliffe Zillmere Boondall Nudgee Beach Geebung Virginia Banyo Nudgee

Boondall is a suburb located north of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It's a great place for families and retirees. In 2021, about 9,603 people lived here.

Long ago, this area was known as Cabbage Tree Creek. This name came from the creek that flows through the suburb.

Discover Boondall: Location and Nature

Where is Boondall?

Boondall is about 13.5 kilometres (8.4 miles) north of Brisbane. It sits close to Moreton Bay. This makes it almost halfway between Brisbane city and Redcliffe.

The suburb is surrounded by other areas. To the north are Deagon, Sandgate, and Shorncliffe. To the east, you'll find Nudgee and Nudgee Beach. South of Boondall are Banyo, Geebung, and Virginia. Finally, to the west are Taigum and Zillmere.

Boondall Wetlands: A Natural Treasure

The amazing Boondall Wetlands are found in the eastern part of the suburb. These wetlands are very important worldwide. They cover over 1,000 hectares (2,471 acres) of protected land. This area is home to many different animals. More than 190 types of birds live here! It's a fantastic place to explore nature.

Boondall's Past: A Journey Through Time

New classroom and teachers room, Boondall State School, April 1951

What Does "Boondall" Mean?

The name Boondall comes from an Aboriginal word. It might mean "crooked creek" or "cunjevoi." Cunjevoi is a type of plant. The Turrbal people were the first owners of the land around the Boondall Wetlands.

Early Schools and Churches

St Joseph's Nudgee College opened its doors in January 1891. It was started by the Congregation of Christian Brothers. This school was built to educate Catholic boys from country areas.

In 1916, a Church of Christ group built a small chapel. Later, in 1957, a new church building was put up. The old one became a hall.

Boondall State School welcomed its first students on April 6, 1925. It has been teaching local children ever since.

Changing Places of Worship

St Matthew's Anglican Church was dedicated in 1974. It later closed around 1988. The building was then bought by a Hindu family. It became the Gayatri Mandir, a Hindu temple, in 1992.

The Boondall Methodist Church also changed. In 1977, it became the Boondall Uniting Church. Later, in 1994, its members joined with other churches. They opened a new church in Deagon.

The Brisbane Entertainment Centre

The Brisbane Entertainment Centre is a huge venue in Boondall. It was built by the Brisbane City Council. It first opened on February 20, 1986. The very first event there was an ice dancing show. Today, it hosts many concerts and events.

People of Boondall

Who Lives in Boondall?

In 2016, Boondall had 9,217 residents. About half were female and half were male. The average age was 37 years old. This is a little younger than the Australian average.

Most people (68.7%) living in Boondall were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included New Zealand, India, England, the Philippines, and Fiji. English was the main language spoken at home for 77% of people. Other languages included Punjabi, Hindi, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Italian.

When it came to religion, the most common choices were Catholic, No Religion, and Anglican. In 2021, the population grew to 9,603 people.

Important Places in Boondall

Heritage-Listed Sites

Boondall has several places that are important to its history. These are called heritage-listed sites:

• 23 Carlyle Road: The Church of Christ Hall.
• 11 Peacock Street: The old Railway footbridge.
• 2199 Sandgate Road: St Joseph's Nudgee College.
• 2210 Sandgate Road: Special Arbor Day trees at Boondall State School.
• Near Sandgate Road: The Cabbage Tree Creek railway bridge.

Learning in Boondall

Dumbbell drill on the front lawn of Nudgee College, 1898

Boondall State School

Boondall State School is a government primary school. It teaches boys and girls from Prep to Year 6. It also has a special education program. In 2022, about 654 students attended the school. It is located on the corner of Sandgate Road and Roscommon Road.

St Joseph's Nudgee College

St Joseph's Nudgee College is a Catholic school for boys. It teaches students from Year 5 to Year 12. This school is in the southern part of Boondall. In 2022, it had 1,719 students.

Nearby High Schools

Boondall does not have its own government high school. Students usually go to Sandgate District State High School. This school is in nearby Deagon. Another option is Aspley State High School in Aspley.

Fun Things to Do in Boondall

Brisbane Entertainment Centre, 2001

Entertainment and Sports

The Brisbane Entertainment Centre is a major attraction. It's close to the Boondall railway station. You can catch many live shows and concerts here.

Boondall is also home to Ice World Boondall. This is an ice skating rink. The Brisbane Blue Tongues ice hockey team used to play here.

Parks and Green Spaces

Boondall has many parks where you can relax and play. Here are some of them:

• Barlow Place Park
• Boondall Park
• Boondall Wetlands
• Boondall Wetlands Western Extension
• Donna Philp Park
• Eton Avenue Park
• Frank Sleeman Park
• Gildor Street Park
• Jalomy Street Park
• Keppel Street Park
• Laar Crescent Park
• Lambert Mcbride Park
• Mulbeam Park
• Northumbria Road Park
• Roghan Road Park (no.2260)
• Wahl Street Park