Cranbrook, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids CranbrookTownsville, Queensland |
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 Cranbrook
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 5,844 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,719/km2 (4,450/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4814 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 3.4 km2 (1.3 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Townsville | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mundingburra | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Herbert | ||||||||||||||
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Cranbrook is a suburb of Townsville in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. It's a place where many families live and go to school. In 2021, about 5,844 people called Cranbrook home.
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Where is Cranbrook Located?
Cranbrook is found about 8 kilometers (5 miles) south-west of the main part of Townsville. It's also very close to the Aitkenvale business area, which has lots of shops and services.
Main Roads in Cranbrook
Two important roads run through Cranbrook. Ross River Road goes from east to west, helping people travel across the suburb. Douglas–Garbutt Road, also known as Nathan Street, runs along the eastern side of Cranbrook.
The Story of Cranbrook
Cranbrook has an interesting history, especially how it got its name and when its schools opened.
How Cranbrook Got Its Name
On July 1, 1968, the Queensland Place Names Board officially named the suburb Cranbrook. It was named after a famous home in Sydney called Cranbrook, which belonged to a person named Robert Towns.
Schools Opening in Cranbrook
Over the years, several schools have opened in Cranbrook, providing education for local children:
- Holy Spirit School opened its doors on May 15, 1969.
- Ignatius Park College welcomed its first students on August 25, 1969.
- Cranbrook State School began teaching students on January 27, 1981.
Who Lives in Cranbrook?
Cranbrook is home to thousands of people. The number of people living in the suburb changes over time.
Population Numbers
- In 2016, about 5,908 people lived in Cranbrook.
- By 2021, the population was 5,844 people.
Schools in Cranbrook
Cranbrook has several schools that offer education from primary to secondary levels.
Cranbrook State School
Cranbrook State School is a government primary school for students from Prep (the first year of school) to Year 6. Both boys and girls attend this school, which is located on Alice Street (19°18′33″S 146°45′14″E / 19.3092°S 146.7538°E). In 2017, the school had 535 students and a team of 44 teachers. It also has a special program for students who need extra support.
Holy Spirit Catholic School
Holy Spirit Catholic School is another primary school in Cranbrook, also for students from Prep to Year 6. It's a Catholic school for both boys and girls and can be found on Hatchett Street (19°18′08″S 146°45′20″E / 19.3021°S 146.7556°E). In 2017, this school had 751 students and 42 teachers.
Ignatius Park College
Ignatius Park College is a Catholic secondary school specifically for boys. Students from Year 7 to Year 12 attend this college, which is located at 368-384 Ross River Road (19°17′58″S 146°45′26″E / 19.2995°S 146.7572°E). In 2017, Ignatius Park College had a large student body of 1,104 boys and 93 teachers.
