Brendale, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids BrendaleQueensland |
|||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Strathwyn Street, Brendale, 2008
|
|||||||||||||||
 Brendale
Location in Queensland
|
|||||||||||||||
| Population | 3,100 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 290/km2 (750/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4500 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 10.7 km2 (4.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location |
|
||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Moreton Bay | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Pine Rivers | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Dickson | ||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||
Brendale is a suburb located in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the City of Moreton Bay. In 2021, about 3,100 people lived there.
Contents
Where is Brendale?
Brendale is found north of Brisbane, which is the capital city of Queensland. It's right next to Strathpine and sits along the South Pine River.
Even though Brendale is mostly an area for businesses and factories, it also has several parks where you can relax.
A Look at Brendale's Past
Brendale is located on the traditional lands of the Yugarabul Indigenous Australian people.
The name "Brendale" comes from a horse stud. This stud was set up by a property developer named William (Bill) Bowden in the early 1960s.
A golf course called Wantima Country Club first opened on February 14, 1969. It started with just 6 holes.
Who Lives in Brendale?
In 2011, about 1,847 people lived in Brendale. Slightly more than half were female, and a little less than half were male. The average age was 34 years old.
Most people (65.3%) living in Brendale were born in Australia. Other countries where people were born include New Zealand, India, and England. Most people spoke English at home.
By 2016, the population of Brendale had grown to 2,758 people. In 2021, it reached 3,100 people.
Things to Do and See
Brendale is a busy place with many businesses. You can find shops, services, and places to work here. The Bunya Park Drive Convenience Centre is a big area with many businesses. It includes the Eatons Hill Hotel and Function Centre. This area provides services for nearby communities like Albany Creek and Eatons Hill.
Sports and Fun
The South Pine Sports Complex is a great place for sports. It has facilities for many different kinds of sports.
Wantima Country Club now has an 18-hole golf course. This is where famous golfer Cameron Smith learned to play. He even won the 150th British Open!
Learning in Brendale
There are no schools directly in Brendale. Students usually go to primary schools in nearby suburbs. These include Strathpine, Bald Hills, and Eatons Hill. For high school, students can go to schools in Strathpine, Albany Creek, or Bray Park.
