Brassall, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Brassall Ipswich, Queensland
Brassall Location in Queensland
Population	10,898 (2016 census)
• Density	1,329/km2 (3,440/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4305
Area	8.2 km2 (3.2 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	6.9 km (4 mi) NNW of Ipswich CBD 45.5 km (28 mi) WSW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Ipswich
State electorate(s)	Ipswich West
Federal Division(s)	Blair
Suburbs around Brassall: Pine Mountain Muirlea North Ipswich Karrabin Blacksoil Brassall North Ipswich Wulkuraka Coalfalls Woodend

Brassall is a suburb in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Brassall had a population of 10,898 people.

Geography

Brassall has a southern boundary partially marked by the Bremer River and a western alignment along Ironpot Creek. The northern boundary follows the Warrego Highway. Brassall now incorporates part of the old suburb of Raymonds Hill.

History

2010–11 Queensland floods in Brassall streets

The suburb name first appears on a plan drawn by surveyor James Warner on 6 October 1851; however, the origin of the suburb name is unknown. It was also known as Hungry Flats, as was a stop over for bullock teams that were transporting logs from Pine Mountain to Hancocks saw mill at North Ipswich. Brassall was a separate shire (Shire of Brassall) with its own council from March 1860 until 1 January 1917 when the area became part of Ipswich. The suburb was officially bounded and named in 1991. The Brisbane Valley railway line once passed through Brassall.

Heritage listings

Mihi Creek Complex, 2015

Brassall has a number of heritage-listed sites, including

• Mihi Junction: Mihi Creek Complex
• Parker Lane: Klondyke Coke Ovens

Demographics

At the 2011 Australian Census the suburb recorded a population of 9,245. Brassall is an area of Ipswich which has a higher demographic. As reported in the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Brassall's occupants hold higher levels of education than those from other suburbs. Brassall's occupants vary from retirees, young families and defence personnel.

Education

Brassall State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Pine Mountain Road (27°35′18″S 152°44′54″E / 27.5884°S 152.7483°E / -27.5884; 152.7483 (Brassall State School)). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 811 students with 58 teachers (53 full-time equivalent) and 33 non-teaching staff (25 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.

Ipswich State High School is a government secondary (7-12) school for boys and girls at 1 Hunter Street (27°35′28″S 152°44′47″E / 27.5910°S 152.7464°E / -27.5910; 152.7464 (Ipswich State High School)). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 1554 students with 117 teachers (114 full-time equivalent) and 70 non-teaching staff (52 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.

Ipswich Adventist School is a private primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 56 Hunter Street (27°35′45″S 152°44′45″E / 27.5958°S 152.7458°E / -27.5958; 152.7458 (Ipswich Adventist School)). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 107 students with 11 teachers (8 full-time equivalent) and 7 non-teaching staff (4 full-time equivalent).