Durack, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Durack Brisbane, Queensland
Blunder Road
Durack Location in Queensland
Population	7,788 (2021 census)
• Density	1,947/km2 (5,040/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4077
Area	4.0 km2 (1.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	17.4 km (11 mi) SSW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Brisbane (Forest Lake Ward; Moorooka Ward)
State electorate(s)	Inala
Federal Division(s)	Oxley
Suburbs around Durack: Inala Oxley Willawong Inala Durack Willawong Inala Doolandella Willawong

Durack is a suburb located in the south-west part of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It's like a neighborhood in a big city. In 2021, about 7,788 people lived there.

Discovering Durack

Durack is about 17.4 kilometers (10.8 miles) south-west of the center of Brisbane. It's a busy area with homes, schools, and parks.

How Durack Got Its Name

Durack got its name from Michael Durack. He used to own land in the area, which was called Archerfield. The name "Durack" was chosen in 1976 after a competition in a local newspaper.

Schools in Durack's History

Serviceton State School, 1959

Serviceton State School first opened on January 27, 1959. It had 252 students. Later, on January 1, 2001, its name was changed to Durack State School.

Inala State High School opened on January 30, 1962. It closed in 1995. This school joined with Richlands State High School to form Glenala State High School. Even though it was called Inala State High, it was actually located in Durack.

Brisbane Muslim School started in Buranda in 2002. In 2005, this school moved to Durack. It was then renamed the Australian International Islamic College.

Who Lives in Durack?

In 2011, Durack had 6,177 people. Slightly more than half were female. The average age was 38 years old.

Many people in Durack were born in Australia (54.6%). Other common birthplaces included Vietnam (14.3%), New Zealand (3.9%), and England (3.2%).

Most people spoke only English at home (54.4%). Other popular languages were Vietnamese (23.2%) and Samoan (3.1%).

By 2016, Durack's population grew to 7,487 people. In 2021, it reached 7,788 people.

Learning in Durack

Durack has several schools for students of all ages.

Durack State School, 2000s

Durack State School

Durack State School is a government primary school. It teaches students from Prep to Year 6. In 2017, about 593 students attended the school. It also has a special education program.

Glenala State High School

Glenala State High School is a government high school. It teaches students from Year 7 to Year 12. In 2017, about 790 students were enrolled here. This school also offers a special education program.

Australian International Islamic College

The Australian International Islamic College is a private school. It teaches students from Prep all the way to Year 12. In 2017, about 613 students attended this college.

Fun Places and Transport

Durack has places for community gatherings and easy ways to get around.

Community Spots

• The Phap Quang Temple is a Vietnamese Buddhist temple located in the suburb. It's a place for worship and community events.

• The Archerfield Wetlands is a large green area. It covers about 150 hectares (370 acres). This space is shared by Durack and nearby suburbs like Willawong and Oxley. It's close to the Archerfield Airport.

• You can enter the wetlands at the Archerfield Wetlands District Park. This park has playgrounds with water features. It also has picnic and barbeque areas. It's a great spot for families. The park is also the starting point for walking and cycling trails.

Getting Around Durack

• Bus route 100 connects Durack to the Salisbury train station and the center of Brisbane.
• Bus route 460 links the suburb to the Richlands train station.