Carbrook, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Carbrook Logan City, Queensland
Logan River at Carbrook Ski Park (left) and Alberton (right), 2014
Carbrook Location in Queensland
Population	1,330 (2021 census)
• Density	59.4/km2 (154/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4130
Area	22.4 km2 (8.6 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	19.8 km (12 mi) ESE of Logan Central 38.1 km (24 mi) SE of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	Logan City
State electorate(s)	Macalister
Federal Division(s)	Forde
Suburbs around Carbrook: Mount Cotton Mount Cotton Redland Bay Cornubia Carbrook Redland Bay Eagleby Alberton Alberton

Carbrook is a cool suburb located in the City of Logan, Queensland, Australia. It used to be called Gramzow, a German name. But during World War I in 1916, the name was changed to Carbrook. In 2021, about 1,330 people lived there.

Exploring Carbrook's Location

Carbrook is in Queensland, Australia. The main road, Beenleigh–Redland Bay Road, goes right through Carbrook from west to east.

A Look Back at Carbrook's History

Gramzow Mill at Logan

Carbrook was first known as Gramzow. This name came from a village in Germany. Early German settlers arrived in 1867 and gave it this name.

The Old Alberton Ferry

In 1870, the Alberton Ferry started. It helped people cross the Logan River between Carbrook and Alberton. After a new bridge opened in 1931, fewer people used the ferry. It finally closed in 1948.

Schools and Name Changes

Gramzow State School opened its doors on 5 November 1877. In 1916, it was renamed Carbrook State School. The school moved to its current spot in 1987. The original school building is still there and is a special heritage site.

During World War I, German names became unpopular. So, in 1916, places like Gramzow's school and post office were changed to Carbrook.

New Schools Join the Community

• Calvary Christian College opened on 1 February 1978.
• Christian Life College opened in 1979 but closed in 1993.
• Kimberley College started in January 2000.
• The Carbrook campus of Calvary Christian College opened in 2002.

Who Lives in Carbrook?

In 2021, Carbrook had 1,330 residents. About half were female and half were male. The average age was 46 years old. This is a bit older than the average age for all of Australia.

Most people (79.1%) living in Carbrook were born in Australia. Other countries people came from include England (5.3%), New Zealand (4.4%), and Germany (0.9%). Most people (91.1%) speak only English at home. Other languages spoken include Punjabi, Dutch, and Arabic.

Special Places in Carbrook

Carbrook has some places that are important to its history. These are called heritage-listed sites:

• Carbrook Lutheran Cemetery on Mount Cotton Road.
• Fachwerk Farmhouse at 445 - 469 Beenleigh Redland Bay Road.
• Old Carbrook State School at 597 - 605 Beenleigh Redland Bay Road.

Learning in Carbrook

Carbrook has several schools for students of all ages.

Carbrook State School

Carbrook State School is a government primary school for kids from Prep to Year 6. It's located on Redland Bay Road. In 2018, about 452 students attended the school. It also has a special education program.

Carbrook State School, circa 2021

Kimberley College

Kimberley College is a private school for students from Prep to Year 12. It's located on Kruger Road. In 2018, about 855 students were enrolled there.

Calvary Christian College

Calvary Christian College is a private school for students from Prep to Year 12. It has two campuses. One campus is in Carbrook on Beenleigh-Redland Bay Road.

Carbrook Animal Assisted Learning Centre

This is a special private school for secondary students (Years 7-12). It's located at the Old Carbrook State School building. This school helps students who have struggled in regular schools. They use animal therapy to support learning.

There isn't a government high school right in Carbrook. The closest one is Shailer Park State High School in Shailer Park.

Community Facilities

• Great Southern Memorial Park is a cemetery and crematorium on Mount Cotton Road.
• Wirunya Aged Care Centre is a facility for older people on Beenleigh Redland Bay Road.

Fun Things to Do in Carbrook

Carbrook offers some great outdoor activities and unique attractions.

Fishing and Boating

Recreational fishing is very popular along the Logan River. There are two boat ramps where you can launch a boat into the river. Both are managed by the Logan City Council.

Parks for Play

Carbrook has several parks where you can relax and play:

• California Creek Park
• Native Dog Creek East Park
• Native Dog Creek Park
• Skinners Park

Golf with Sharks!

The Carbrook Golf Club is a unique place! It's located near where the Logan River meets the Albert River. Believe it or not, more than a dozen bull sharks live in a lake on the golf course! Locals say the sharks probably got there after a flood in the 1990s. The golf club even has a shark-shaped logo and holds special "Shark Lake Challenge" golf games!

Cable Skiing Fun

Carbrook is home to Bayside Wake Park (formerly Cable Ski Logan). This is one of only three cable skiing parks in Australia! It's located on Ferry Road, right next to the Logan River. Whether you're new to kneeboarding or an experienced wakeboarder, it's a great place for water sports.

Camping and Caravans

Aquatic Gardens Caravan Park is a place where you can stay in a caravan or camp. It's located near the cable ski park.

Famous Faces from Carbrook

• Lily Sullivan is an actress who was born in Carbrook.