Deagon, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Deagon Brisbane, Queensland
Deagon Railway Station, Queensland, June 2012
Deagon Location in Queensland
Population	3,773 (2021 census)
• Density	1,258/km2 (3,260/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4017
Area	3.0 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	18 km (11 mi) from Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Brisbane (Deagon Ward)
State electorate(s)	Sandgate
Federal Division(s)	Lilley Petrie
Suburbs around Deagon: Bracken Ridge Sandgate Sandgate Fitzgibbon Deagon Sandgate Taigum Boondall Boondall

Deagon is a suburb located in the northern part of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It's about 18 kilometers (11 miles) north of Brisbane's city center. In 2021 census, Deagon was home to 3,773 people.

Exploring Deagon's Nature

Deagon is a mostly flat area. One of its borders is Cabbage Tree Creek. This creek is very important for the local environment.

Amazing Wetlands

The Boondall Wetlands are close to Deagon, just across Cabbage Tree Creek. These wetlands are a special home for many birds and animals. Some birds even travel all the way from the Arctic Circle to visit! The Boondall Wetlands have both fresh and saltwater areas.

Smaller wetlands nearby, like the Deagon Wetland, have only fresh water. The Deagon Wetland is a significant area of tea tree woodland. It covers about 50 hectares (124 acres). You might spot interesting birds here, like the striped honeyeater and the white-cheeked honeyeater.

A Look Back: Deagon's History

The land around Deagon has a rich Aboriginal history. The Jagera and Turrbal groups lived in the Brisbane area. The Turrbal people generally lived north of the Brisbane River. Both groups spoke similar languages.

You can find signs of Aboriginal life in the area. These include a bora ring (a special meeting place) at Nudgee Waterhole. There were also Aboriginal camps along the banks of Cabbage Tree Creek.

How Deagon Got Its Name

Deagon was named after its railway station. The station itself was named in 1887 after William Deagon. He was the Mayor of Sandgate from 1882 to 1884. William Deagon was a well-known person in the area. He owned the Sandgate Hotel, which was a stop for the famous Cobb & Co. coaches. Many places in Deagon, like Deagon Street, the racecourse, the railway station, and the Deagon Wetlands, are named after him.

Local Buildings and Churches

The Deagon Baptist Mission Church opened in 1918. It was built near the Deagon railway station. The Deagon Post Office started operating on June 18, 1947.

The current Sandgate Uniting Church building opened in 1994. It brought together church groups from Boondall, Brighton, Sandgate, and Shorncliffe. In 2012, the Sandgate Baptist church joined with the Geebung Baptist church. They formed a new church called Connect Baptist Church in Deagon.

Education in Deagon

Deagon does not have its own primary school. Students usually go to primary schools in nearby suburbs like Sandgate.

Sandgate District State High School

Sandgate District State High School is a high school for students in Years 7 to 12. It opened in 1959. When it was officially opened in 1961, the Minister of Education, Jack Pizzey, said it was one of Queensland's most beautiful schools. It even had a special man-made lake! Over the years, the school has added more buildings, including a performance hall, a library, and a modern sports hall. The school also has a special education program.

Fun Things to See and Do

Green Pine Taoist Temple, Deagon

Deagon has a few interesting places to visit.

Deagon Racecourse

The Deagon Racecourse is a training facility for horse racing. While horse races stopped being held here in 1941, it's still a top-notch place for training racehorses.

Ching Chung Taoist Temple

The Evergreen Ching Chung Taoist Temple was built in Deagon in 1991. It's a beautiful temple with three main halls built according to Taoist beliefs. These are the Hall of Three Purities, the Hall of Three Masters, and the Hall of the Spiritual Garden. There's also a special hall for remembering ancestors.

Getting Around Deagon

It's easy to get to Deagon using Sandgate Road and the Gateway Motorway.

Public Transport

Deagon has a railway line with three train stations that residents can use: North Boondall, Deagon, and Sandgate. There are also many bus services. All public transport in Deagon, including school buses, is part of the Translink network.

Famous People From Deagon

Some well-known Australians attended Sandgate District State High School in Deagon:

• Kerri-Anne Kennerley, a famous television personality.
• Susan Kiefel, a judge on the High Court of Australia.
• Wendy Turnbull OBE, an international tennis player.