Doolandella, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids DoolandellaBrisbane, Queensland |
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 Doolandella
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 7,123 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 2,035/km2 (5,270/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1976 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4077 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 3.5 km2 (1.4 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 20.7 km (13 mi) SSW of Brisbane CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Brisbane (Forest Lake Ward) |
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| State electorate(s) | Inala | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Oxley | ||||||||||||||
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Doolandella is a suburb located in the western part of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It's a place where many families live, as most of the land is used for homes. In 2021, about 7,123 people called Doolandella home.
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Where is Doolandella?
Doolandella is about 20.7 kilometers (around 12.8 miles) south-west of Brisbane's city center. A waterway called Blunder Creek forms the eastern and southern edges of the suburb.
The area is well-connected by roads. You can easily get to the Ipswich Motorway and the Logan Motorway from Doolandella. These motorways help people travel around Brisbane and beyond.
A Look at Doolandella's History
Doolandella became an official suburb in 1976. Its name comes from the Yuggera language, spoken by the Aboriginal Australians who are the traditional owners of this land. The word "Doolandella" (or "Dulandella") refers to the Geebung tree. This tree is a type of shrub with broad leaves and yellow fruit that grows naturally in the area.
Who Lives in Doolandella?
The number of people living in Doolandella has grown quite a bit over the years.
- In 2011, there were 3,105 people living here.
- By 2016, the population had increased to 4,817 people.
- The most recent count in 2021 showed that 7,123 people live in Doolandella.
Schools Near Doolandella
There are no schools directly inside Doolandella. However, students can attend schools in nearby suburbs.
- For primary school, children often go to Servicetown South State School in Inala or Pallara State School in Pallara.
- For high school, students can attend Forest Lake State High School in Forest Lake or Glenala State High School in Durack.
Parks and Green Spaces
Doolandella has several parks where people can relax and enjoy the outdoors. These parks offer green spaces for activities and play.
- Beccaria Place Park
- Blunder Creek Reserve
- Bridgeman Place Park
- Daintree Close Park
- Wallaroo Way Park
- Wedgetail Street Park
