Larapinta, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Larapinta Brisbane, Queensland
Birdlife along Paradise Road, 2011
Larapinta Location in Queensland
Population	0 (2021 census)
• Density	0/km2 (0/sq mi)
Established	1970
Postcode(s)	4110
Area	6.0 km2 (2.3 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	23.1 km (14 mi) SSW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Brisbane (Calamvale Ward)
State electorate(s)	Algester
Federal Division(s)	Oxley
Suburbs around Larapinta: Pallara Pallara Algester Heathwood Larapinta Parkinson Heathwood Forestdale Hillcrest

Larapinta is an industrial suburb located south of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the City of Brisbane area.

Larapinta sits right on the edge of Logan City. This area is becoming an important part of Brisbane's growing industry. Nearby, places like the South Brisbane Industrial Park in Heathwood are also expanding.

In 2021, official counts showed that Larapinta had very few or no people living there. This is because it is mainly an industrial zone.

Where is Larapinta Located?

Larapinta is a unique suburb that is mostly used for businesses and industry. It is not a place where many people live.

Getting Around Larapinta

The main railway line connecting Sydney and Brisbane runs along the eastern side of Larapinta. This shows how important the area is for transport.

The Logan Motorway also cuts through the suburb from east to west. This major road helps connect businesses and goods to other parts of Queensland.

Nature in Larapinta

The northern and western parts of Larapinta are bordered by Oxley Creek. This creek is a natural boundary for the suburb.

In the south, you can find the Glider Forest Conservation Area. This special area was created to protect a large section of natural bushland. It helps keep the local wildlife safe.

A Look Back: Larapinta's History

The name Larapinta means "flowing water." This name was chosen because of Oxley Creek which runs through the area.

In the past, people dug for sand in this area. This activity is called Sand mining. It caused the main path of Oxley Creek to change over time.

Who Lives in Larapinta?

Because Larapinta is mostly an industrial area, very few people live there. Official counts in 2011, 2016, and 2021 all showed that the suburb had "no people or a very low population." This means it's a place for work, not for homes.