Everton Hills, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Everton Hills Moreton Bay, Queensland
Bowman Park, Everton Hills
Everton Hills Location in Queensland
Population	6,673 (2021 census)
• Density	2,022/km2 (5,240/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4053
Area	3.3 km2 (1.3 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	13.4 km (8 mi) SSW of Strathpine 12.7 km (8 mi) NNW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Moreton Bay
State electorate(s)	Everton
Federal Division(s)	Dickson
Suburbs around Everton Hills: Bunya Bunya McDowall Arana Hills Everton Hills Everton Park Keperra Mitchelton Everton Park

Everton Hills is a friendly suburb located in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the City of Moreton Bay. In 2021, about 6,673 people called Everton Hills home.

Exploring Everton Hills

Where is Everton Hills?

Everton Hills is in the north-west part of the Brisbane area. It stretches out from Everton Park. A park called 'Boundary Park' helps mark where one suburb ends and the other begins.

The southern edge of Everton Hills follows the Kedron Brook. This natural boundary separates it from Mitchelton. The suburb is also close to the beautiful Bunyaville Forest Reserve. Many people think of it as part of the "Hills District."

A Look Back: History of Everton Hills

The land where Everton Hills now stands has a long history. It is part of the traditional country of the Yugarabul Indigenous people.

The name Everton Hills comes from its neighbour, Everton Park. This name was inspired by a settler named Ambrose McDowall. He named his home after Everton, a suburb in Liverpool, England.

In the 1890s, there was a town called Bunyaville in this area. It was north of South Pine Road. Before 1891, it was known as Kedron. This name came from the Kedron Brook that flows through the area.

A church called Bunyaville Baptist Church opened here in 1932. It was built very quickly, in just one day! Later, it became known as the Everton Hills Baptist Church. The old church building was later moved to the Hills Church on Queens Road.

Prince of Peace Lutheran College, a school, opened its doors in 1984. The Prince of Peace Lutheran Church opened next to the school in 1986.

Until 2008, Everton Hills was part of the Pine Rivers Shire. Then, it became part of the larger City of Moreton Bay.

Who Lives in Everton Hills?

The number of people living in Everton Hills has grown over the years.

• In 2011, there were 5,812 people.
• By 2016, the population grew to 5,938 people.
• In 2021, the population was 6,673 people.

Most people living here were born in Australia. Other people came from countries like England, New Zealand, and the Philippines. English is the main language spoken at home.

Learning and Fun in Everton Hills

Schools and Education

Prince of Peace Lutheran College has a secondary school campus in Everton Hills. It teaches students from Year 7 to Year 12. The school's primary campus is in Everton Park. In 2018, the school had 752 students.

There are no government schools directly in Everton Hills. However, there are several nearby.

• For primary school, students can go to McDowall State School, Grovely State School, or Everton Park State School.
• For high school, options include Mitchelton State High School, Everton Park State High School, and Albany Creek State High School.

Shops and Services

Everton Hills has many useful businesses. You can find hardware stores, mechanics, and landscapers here. The main shopping centre for the area, Brookside Shopping Centre, is just next door in Mitchelton.

There are also two smaller shopping areas in Everton Hills. You can find them on Camelia Avenue and Queens Road.

Community Places

Hills Church is located on Queens Road. It is part of the Wesleyan Methodist Church.

The Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is on Rogers Parade West. It is right next to the Prince of Peace Lutheran School.

The suburb is also home to the Hills District PCYC. This is a great place for young people to get involved in sports and other activities.