Dinmore, Queensland facts for kids
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Dog park, Dinmore, 2010
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 Dinmore
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 1,109 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,010/km2 (2,600/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4303 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1.1 km2 (0.4 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Ipswich | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Bundamba | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Blair | ||||||||||||||
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Dinmore is a suburb located in Ipswich, Australia. It is part of the City of Ipswich. In 2021, about 1,109 people lived here. Many locals call Dinmore "The Gateway to the City." This is because it sits at the entrance to Ipswich and also to Brisbane from the west.
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Exploring Dinmore's Location
Dinmore is in a key spot where major roads meet. These roads include the Ipswich Motorway, the Cunningham Highway, and the Warrego Highway. Brisbane Road, a main street, runs right through the middle of Dinmore. This road leads to the historic center of Ipswich.
While Dinmore has some shops and places to eat, bigger shopping areas are nearby. You can find more stores in Booval and Redbank. Even though it's close to the city, Dinmore still feels like a quiet, green suburb. It has many parks and open spaces. River Road (Queensland) also connects the Warrego Highway to the Cunningham Highway in Dinmore.
A Look at Dinmore's Past
The name Dinmore comes from a village in England. This village is called Hope under Dinmore and is in Herefordshire.
Dinmore Pottery and Brickworks
In the 1880s, the Dinmore Pottery opened. It was built near the first Dinmore settlement. Workers were planning to dig a new mine shaft there. But they found very good quality clay instead. So, they decided to build a pottery and brickworks.
At first, they mostly made bricks. Later, around the year 1900, the owners, Gilson and Rumble, started making pottery items too. They also kept making bricks.
Early Land Sales and Development
On April 16, 1887, a large area of land was sold in Dinmore. It was called the Dinmore Township Estate. This estate was divided into two parts by the Ipswich railway line. One part was north of the railway line, and the other was south. The Dinmore railway station was built very close to this estate.
Community Buildings and Schools
A Baptist Church opened in Dinmore in 1888. Later, in October 1901, a Methodist church was built. It cost about £200 and opened on November 9, 1901.
Dinmore State School welcomed its first students on January 19, 1891. It was located at the corner of River Road and Claydon Street. The school served the community for many years. However, it closed its doors on December 31, 2009.
In 1915, a new Anglican church was built. It was called St Matthew's Anglican Church. It closed around 1989. Today, it is owned privately, but the building is still there at 8 New Chum Road.
Who Lives in Dinmore?
The number of people living in Dinmore has changed over the years.
- In 2006, there were 897 people.
- In 2011, the population grew slightly to 907 people.
- By 2016, it was 875 people.
- In the most recent count in 2021, Dinmore had a population of 1,109 people.
Local Places and Services
The Dinmore Murri Baptist Church is located at 38 Brisbane Road. It serves as a community gathering place.
Getting Around Dinmore
The Dinmore railway station is important for transport. You can catch regular trains from here. These trains go to Brisbane, Ipswich, and Rosewood. There are also bus services available. The train station is a convenient spot for people coming from the Warrego Highway. A new car park was built there to make it easier for drivers to use the train.
Dinosaurs in the Area
Did you know that dinosaur tracks have been found near Dinmore? These tracks are from the Upper Triassic period. This was a very long time ago! The tracks were found in the Blackstone Formation. Some reports mentioned tracks from Dinmore itself. However, these tracks actually came from nearby areas like Ebbw Vale and New Chum.
