Dinmore, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids DinmoreIpswich, Queensland |
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Dog park, Dinmore, 2010
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 Dinmore
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 875 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 800/km2 (2,100/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 of Ipswich in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Dinmore had a population of 875 people with an unemployment rate of 16.7%, in comparison to the Australian unemployment rate of 6.9%.
History
The origin of the suburb name is from a village called Hope under Dinmore in Herefordshire, England.
In the 2006 census, Dinmorehad a population of 897 people.
Geography
Dinmore is situated in the crossroads area of, and is basically bordered by, the Ipswich Motorway, the Cunningham Highway, and the Warrego Highway. Brisbane Road, the main street leading to the nearby historical centre of Ipswich, runs through the middle of Dinmore. Many of the locals call Dinmore the gateway to the city, because it is at the entrance way to Ipswich. As well as being the entrance to Brisbane from the west. Brisbane road, in Dinmore, has a few shops and restaurants, with main shopping areas in nearby Booval and Redbank. Dinmore is only minutes from the city, but still has the feel of a rural suburb,with parks and green spaces throughout.
Transport
Dinmore railway station (27°35′46″S 152°50′01″E / 27.5962°S 152.8335°E) provides access to regular Queensland Rail City network services to Brisbane, Ipswich and Rosewood via Ipswich. As well, regular bus services are available throughout. Dinmore Train station provides a hub for commuters coming from the Warrego Highway. A new car park was built at the station to allow for a substantial access point for driving commuters.
