Carindale, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Carindale Brisbane, Queensland
Westfield Carindale from Creek Road
Carindale Location in Queensland
Population	16,535 (2021 census)
• Density	1,605/km2 (4,160/sq mi)
Established	1980
Postcode(s)	4152
Area	10.3 km2 (4.0 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	13.1 km (8 mi) SE of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Brisbane (Chandler Ward)
State electorate(s)	Chatsworth
Federal Division(s)	Bonner
Suburbs around Carindale: Carina Tingalpa Belmont Carina Heights Carindale Belmont Mount Gravatt East Mansfield Mackenzie

Carindale is a busy suburb located in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It's about 13 kilometers (8 miles) south-east of Brisbane's city center. Carindale shares borders with several other suburbs like Belmont, Carina, and Mansfield. In 2021, about 16,535 people lived here.

Carindale is known for some important places. These include Westfield Carindale, which is a very large shopping center. You can also find the Pacific Golf Club, Belmont State School, and the Belmont Bushland Reserve here. The suburb is sometimes called a "mini-CBD" because it has so many shops and services, similar to a smaller city center.

What's in a Name? Carindale's Story

The name Carindale comes from a housing area built there in 1976. It became the official suburb name in 1980 when it separated from Belmont. The name combines "Carin" from nearby Carina and "Dale," which means valley.

Carindale's Past: A Quick Look

European settlers first came to the Carindale area in the 1850s. They mainly focused on cutting timber and farming the land.

Early Schools and Churches

Belmont State School first opened its doors on June 5, 1876. Today, this school is located within Carindale's boundaries. Carina State School also opened nearby on January 30, 1917.

St Gabriel The Archangel's Anglican Church was built in 1958. A newer church building was dedicated in 1991 and officially recognized in 2010.

How Carindale Became a Suburb

In 1973, the Carindale Nursing Home opened. A few years later, in 1978, developers were allowed to use the name Carindale for a new shopping center. Finally, in 1980, Carindale officially became its own suburb.

Citipointe Christian College, which was once called Christian Outreach College, started in 1978. It moved to its current location, now part of Carindale, in 1982. The Carindale Library opened in 1999 and was updated in 2012.

Who Lives in Carindale?

In 2021, Carindale had a population of 16,535 people. Let's look at some details from the 2016 census:

• About 51.4% of residents were female and 48.6% were male.
• The average age in Carindale was 42 years old.
• Most people (65.3%) were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included New Zealand (3.5%), England (3.2%), and China (2.8%).
• About 71.5% of people spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken included Mandarin (4.2%), Greek (3.6%), and Cantonese (3.3%).
• Carindale has the largest Greek Australian community in Queensland. In 2016, 746 people of Greek background lived here, making up 4.7% of the suburb's population.

Learning in Carindale

Carindale is home to several schools, offering education from primary to secondary levels.

Primary Schools

• Belmont State School is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It's located on Old Cleveland Road. In 2018, it had 911 students. The school also has a special education program.
• Carina State School is another government primary school for Prep to Year 6 students. You can find it on Creek Road. In 2018, it had 324 students.

Private School

• Citipointe Christian College is a private school that teaches students from Prep all the way to Year 12. It's located on Wecker Road. In 2018, this school had 1,648 students.

Nearby High Schools

Carindale itself doesn't have a government high school. Students usually attend nearby schools like Whites Hill State College in Camp Hill, Cavendish Road State High School in Holland Park, or Mansfield State High School in Mansfield.

What to Do in Carindale

Carindale is well-known for its great facilities and places to visit.

• Westfield Carindale: This is one of the biggest Westfield shopping centers in Brisbane. It has over 400 different stores, so there's plenty to explore!
• Carindale Library: The local public library is run by the Brisbane City Council. It's a great place to read, study, or borrow books.
• St Gabriel the Archangel's Anglican Church: A local church serving the community.

How Carindale is Governed

Carindale has representatives at different levels of government:

• At the national level, Carindale is represented by Ross Vasta.
• At the state level, Steve Minnikin represents the area.
• Locally, Ryan Murphy represents Carindale on the Brisbane City Council.

Getting Around Carindale

Public transport makes it easy to travel to and from Carindale. Buses run often between Carindale and the Brisbane city center. These routes use Old Cleveland Road and Creek Road, connecting to the South East Busway for faster travel.