Booval, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Booval Ipswich, Queensland
Cameron Park, 2015
Booval Location in Queensland
Population	2,723 (2021 census)
• Density	1,600/km2 (4,100/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4304
Area	1.7 km2 (0.7 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	37 km (23 mi) from Brisbane 3 km (2 mi) from Ipswich
LGA(s)	City of Ipswich
State electorate(s)	Ipswich
Federal Division(s)	Blair
Suburbs around Booval: East Ipswich North Booval Bundamba East Ipswich Booval Bundamba Silkstone Silkstone Bundamba

Booval is a suburb located in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. It's part of the City of Ipswich. In 2021, about 2,723 people lived in Booval.

Exploring Booval's Location

Booval has both homes and shops. It sits along Brisbane Road, which is a main road connecting to the Ipswich Motorway.

Shopping and Businesses

You can find the Booval Fair shopping centre on Brisbane Road. It has big stores like Woolworths and Big W. Many smaller shops are also located along South Station Road and Brisbane Road.

Booval's Past: A Quick Look

The name Booval comes from the Ugarapul language. It means "frilled lizard".

Early Days and Cotton Farming

In the 1860s, Booval was where the first large cotton crops in Queensland were grown. The area grew because it was a good spot on the road and railway between Ipswich and Brisbane.

Churches in Booval's History

• All Saints' Anglican Church: This church has moved a few times! It was first built in 1896 in Bundamba. In 1913, it was rolled on beer barrels to Silkstone. Then, in 1930, it was moved again by truck to its current spot in Booval. A new church building was opened in 1983.
• Primitive Methodist and Congregational Church: The Booval Primitive Methodist Church opened in 1900. Later, in 1905, the building was sold to the Congregational Church. This church closed in 1969, and its members joined the Trinity Uniting Church in North Booval. The old church building is no longer there.

Miners and Schools

By 1915, many miners, especially those with Welsh backgrounds, lived in Booval. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School opened its doors on January 25, 1931. Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary School was open from 1964 to 1975.

Who Lives in Booval?

In 2016, Booval had a population of 2,622 people. By 2021, the population grew slightly to 2,723 people.

Important Places in Booval

Booval War Memorial, 2015

Booval has some places listed for their special history:

• Green Street: Booval War Memorial
• 14 Cothill Road: Booval House

Getting Around Booval

Booval station 02.09.12

The Booval railway station opened in 1876. You can catch regular trains from here to Brisbane, Ipswich, and Rosewood.

Learning in Booval

Sacred Heart School is a Catholic primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It's located at 25 Cothill Road. In 2018, the school had 538 students.

Community Services and Churches

Local Services

The Ipswich City Council offers a mobile library service that visits Cole Street every two weeks.

Places of Worship

• All Saints' Anglican Church is at 144 Brisbane Road.
• Sacred Heart Catholic Church is on Cothill Road.
• Uniting Church is on Glebe Road.

Fun and Sports in Booval

Booval has several parks and sports places:

• Cameron Park
• Basketball Ipswich
• Booval Bowls Club

Booval Swifts Rugby League Club

The Booval Swifts rugby league football club is named after the suburb. In the 1920s, two players from the club, Dan Dempsey and Arthur Henderson, were chosen to play for Australia. Other famous players like Des Morris and Kevin Walters also came from this club.