Keperra, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Keperra Brisbane, Queensland
Dawson Parade, Keperra
Keperra Location in Queensland
Population	7,014 (2021 census)
• Density	1,253/km2 (3,250/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4054
Area	5.6 km2 (2.2 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	12.4 km (8 mi) NW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Brisbane (Enoggera Ward, The Gap Ward)
State electorate(s)	Ferny Grove Everton
Federal Division(s)	Ryan
Suburbs around Keperra: Ferny Hills Arana Hills Everton Hills Ferny Grove Keperra Mitchelton Upper Kedron The Gap Enoggera

Keperra is a lively suburb located in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It's about 12.4 kilometers (7.7 miles) north-west of the center of Brisbane. In 2021, about 7,014 people called Keperra home.

Exploring Keperra's Landscape

Keperra has a railway line that connects it to nearby areas like Grovely and Mitchelton. This railway line was made bigger in 2008 to help more trains run smoothly. Grovely is actually a small part of Keperra. You'll also find the Brisbane Institute of Tertiary and Further Education (TAFE) Grovely Campus here, which is a college for learning practical skills. The Arana Leagues Club, a popular community spot, is also located in Keperra.

Keperra's Past: A Journey Through Time

Keperra has a very old and interesting history, especially with the Indigenous people. The name Keperra comes from the Yuggera language. It means "young man." Long ago, there were two special places called bora rings in the suburb. These rings were used for important ceremonies where young men would become adults. One ring was near Samford Road and Keperra Street, but it's now covered by houses. The other disappeared when the Keperra Country Club was built.

Early Settlers and Community Life

In 1865, a man named Thomas Price sold a large piece of land in Keperra to John and Mary Nicholson. They built a home and named it Groveley Lodge. Since there wasn't a church nearby, the Nicholsons held church services right in their home. Later, they helped build St Matthews Anglican Church, Grovely in what is now Mitchelton. John and Mary Nicholson are buried in the churchyard cemetery.

The Arrival of the Railway

The railway line was built through the area in 1918. At first, it was just a small stop near the Keperra Country Club. The official Keperra railway station was named in 1932. In October 1918, many blocks of land near the Grovely Railway Station were sold, which helped the area grow.

Golf and Military History

The Keperra Golf Club was started in 1931 by Captain Robert H Cottam. It was first called the Enoggera Golf Club but changed its name to Keperra Golf Club in 1940. The clubhouse was built in 1939–1940. Around 1940, a military camp was set up in Keperra. The army built many of the roads, and much of the land was later used for building homes in 1951.

Drive-in Movies and New Homes

From 1966 to 1998, Keperra had a fun drive-in movie theater where people could watch films from their cars. It could hold 650 cars and later had two screens. Today, that land is a housing area called Kings Grove, part of the Kings Park Estate.

Who Lives in Keperra: Demographics

In 2011, Keperra had 6,652 people. About 52.6% were female and 47.4% were male. The average age was 37 years, which was the same as the national average. Most people (80.3%) living in Keperra were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included England (3.9%) and New Zealand (2.4%). Most people (90.2%) spoke only English at home.

The population grew to 6,807 people in 2016. By 2021, Keperra's population reached 7,014 people.

Keperra's Economy

There is a large quarry at 469 Settlement Road in Keperra. A quarry is a place where rocks and sand are dug out of the ground. This quarry is still working, but there are plans to turn it into a housing estate in the future. In 2023, the first parts of this new housing development, called The Quarry, were released by Frasers Property.

Learning in Keperra: Education

Grovely State School is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It is located at 200 Dawson Parade. In 2018, the school had 375 students and also offers a special education program.

The Mitchelton State High School Positive Learning Centre is also in Keperra, at 83 Gilston Street. This school helps students from Year 4 to 12 who need extra support beyond a regular classroom. The goal is to help them return to mainstream schooling or join vocational programs.

Keperra does not have its own mainstream high school. Students usually go to Ferny Grove State High School in nearby Ferny Grove or Mitchelton State High School in Mitchelton.

Fun and Facilities in Keperra: Amenities

Keperra has many great places for residents to enjoy:

• A 27-hole Championship golf course at the Keperra Country Club.
• A football (soccer) club called Westside FC.
• Several shopping centers, including the Great Western Shopping Centre. There are also smaller shopping areas near Keperra station and Grovely station.
• Churches and a hospital.
• A special area where dogs can run off-leash.
• An area of natural bushland called Keperra Bushland, which borders the suburb to the south.
• The Keperra Picnic Grounds, located in the north-west part of the suburb.

The Great Western Shopping Centre is a major shopping hub at the intersection of Settlement Road and Samford Road. A Bunnings Warehouse opened there in 2018, with more shops opening in 2019.

Homes in Keperra: Housing

The homes in Keperra vary in style. You can find older, modest homes built after World War II, often made of weatherboard. These are mostly on the northern side of Samford Road and south of the railway. There are also larger brick homes built in the 1980s and 1990s, especially within the Kings Park Estate. This estate started to be developed around 1988.

For older residents, the Keperra Sanctuary Retirement Village is located at 998 Samford Road, close to the Great Western Shopping Centre.

Getting Around Keperra: Transport

Keperra is well-connected by public transport:

• The Keperra railway station and Grovely railway station offer regular train services. You can travel to Ferny Grove, Brisbane city, and Beenleigh.
• Transport for Brisbane provides bus services. Route 362 travels between West Ashgrove and Brookside Shopping Centre, stopping at the Great Western Shopping Centre and both Keperra and Grovely railway stations.
• Bus Route 398 runs between Mitchelton railway station and Ferny Grove railway station, with stops within Keperra.

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  Dawson Parade, Keperra