Mango Hill, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mango Hill Moreton Bay, Queensland
Topaz Drive, 2016
Mango Hill Location in Queensland
Population	14,921 (2021 census)
• Density	1,051/km2 (2,720/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4509
Area	14.2 km2 (5.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	10.8 km (7 mi) NW of Strathpine 11.7 km (7 mi) W of Redcliffe 28.4 km (18 mi) N of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Moreton Bay
State electorate(s)	Murrumba Bancroft
Federal Division(s)	Petrie
Suburbs around Mango Hill: North Lakes Rothwell Rothwell Kallangur Mango Hill Clontarf Murrumba Downs Griffin Moreton Bay

Mango Hill is a lively suburb located in the City of Moreton Bay in Queensland, Australia. It's a growing community, and in 2021, about 14,921 people called Mango Hill home.

History of Mango Hill

Mango Hill has been known by its name since the 1950s. However, it officially became a suburb on September 1, 1980. The name "Mango Hill" comes from the mango trees (Magnifera indica) planted along a 700-meter section of Anzac Avenue that runs through the area.

In March 2006, the northern part of Mango Hill was separated to create a new suburb called North Lakes. Even though they are now separate, Mango Hill still benefits from the big improvements made in North Lakes. These include the Redcliffe Peninsula railway line and large shopping centers like Costco and IKEA. This has helped the economy grow a lot in the City of Moreton Bay.

School Openings in Mango Hill

Several schools have opened in and around Mango Hill over the years:

• North Lakes State College opened on January 1, 2002. It is now located in North Lakes.
• The Lakes College opened on January 24, 2005. This school is also now in North Lakes.
• St Benedict's Catholic Primary School opened in 2008.
• Mango Hill State School opened on January 1, 2012.
• St Benedict's Catholic College opened in February 2013.
• Mango Hill State Secondary College opened on January 1, 2020, and officially opened on August 26, 2020.

Population and People

Mango Hill has seen a lot of growth in its population. Here's a look at how many people have lived there over the years:

• In 2011, there were 4,340 people. About 51.6% were female and 48.4% were male. The average age was 33 years old, which was younger than the national average of 37.
• Most people (69.7%) living in Mango Hill were born in Australia. Other countries of birth included England (8.3%), New Zealand (6.4%), and South Africa (2.3%).
• English was the main language spoken at home by 89.5% of people. Other languages included Afrikaans, Hindi, Samoan, Spanish, and Mandarin.
• By 2016, the population grew to 8,434 people.
• In 2021, Mango Hill's population reached 14,921 people, showing how quickly the area is developing.

Anzac Avenue Heritage

On February 5, 2009, Anzac Avenue itself was given a special "heritage listed" status. This means it's an important historical site that needs to be protected. The avenue is a memorial to soldiers who fought in World War I.

A 700-meter section of Anzac Avenue that goes through Mango Hill has mango trees (Magnifera indica) planted along it. These trees are part of the memorial. The suburb of Mango Hill actually got its name from these special trees.

Schools in Mango Hill

Mango Hill has several schools that help educate its growing number of young residents:

Mango Hill State School

Mango Hill State School is a government primary school for students from Prep (the first year of school) to Year 6. It is located on Bonnet Parade. In 2023, the school had 1,605 students and 111 teachers. It also has a special education program for students who need extra support.

Mango Hill State Secondary College

Mango Hill State Secondary College is a government high school for students from Year 7 to Year 12. You can find it on Richard Road. In 2023, there were 788 students and 65 teachers at the college. The first group of Year 12 students started their final year of high school here in 2024.

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It is located at 22 St Benedict's Close. In 2023, the school had 754 students and 49 teachers.

St Benedict's College

St Benedict's College is a Catholic high school for students from Year 7 to Year 12. It is right next to the primary school, at 21 St Benedict's Close. In 2023, the college had 1,011 students and 73 teachers.

Community Activities

Mango Hill has active community groups that help bring people together and improve the area.

Queensland Country Women's Association

The Mango Hill Group of the Queensland Country Women's Association (QCWA) meets at Danzy Buchanan Park on Chermside Road. The QCWA is a group that supports women and communities, often through social events and charity work.

Mango Hill Progress Association

The Mango Hill Progress Association was started in 1986. This group helps manage the Mango Hill Community Centre and the nearby Kubler tennis courts. They work with the City of Moreton Bay council to do this. The association also speaks up for local residents on different community issues. They host fun community events like annual Christmas carols and regular skate nights.

Getting Around Mango Hill

Mango Hill has good transport options to help people travel within the suburb and to other areas.

Train Stations

Two train stations opened in Mango Hill on October 4, 2016:

• Mango Hill railway station
• Mango Hill East railway station

Bus Services

Local bus services help people get around:

• The 681 and 682 bus routes travel within Mango Hill, connecting people to the train stations.
• The 687 bus goes from Mango Hill railway station to the nearby suburb of North Lakes.
• The 680 bus travels along Anzac Avenue, connecting Mango Hill to places like Redcliffe and Chermside. It also passes through Petrie and Strathpine.