Milton, Queensland facts for kids
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Milton House, Milton, Queensland
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 Milton
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 3,144 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 2,420/km2 (6,300/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4064 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1.3 km2 (0.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 2.9 km (2 mi) W of Brisbane CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Brisbane (Paddington Ward) |
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| Federal Division(s) | Brisbane | ||||||||||||||
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Milton is a cool riverside suburb located in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It's super close to the city center! In 2021, about 3,144 people called Milton home.
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Exploring Milton's Location
Milton is only about 2.9 kilometres (1.8 mi) (that's less than 2 miles) west of the main city area of Brisbane. It's a busy place with a mix of different things. You'll find light factories, big storage buildings, offices, shops, and homes here. The two main roads are Milton Road and Coronation Drive, which runs right along the Brisbane River.
Milton's Past: A Journey Through Time
Milton's story began in the 1840s when European settlers arrived. Back then, the land was mostly used for farming and raising animals.
How Milton Got Its Name
The name "Milton" comes from a farm called "Milton Farm." This farm was owned by a chemist named Ambrose Eldridge in the late 1840s. He named his farm after a famous English poet, John Milton.
Early Buildings and Schools
- In 1876, the Christ Church Anglican church was first opened. It was rebuilt and opened again in 1891.
- Milton State School opened its doors on March 18, 1889. It's been teaching kids for over 130 years! In 1989, the school celebrated its 100th birthday.
- Hubbard's School (also known as Hubbards Academy) started in 1952. It first offered extra tutoring after school, but by 1953, it became a full-time school.
Milton's Famous Factories and Fun Spots
- The Morrow biscuit factory opened in December 1913. It was at the corner of Coronation Drive and Boomerang Street. In 1949, this company joined with Arnott's Biscuits, and the factory became known as the Arnott's factory from 1956. People loved the smell of baking biscuits that filled the air around it! The factory closed in the 1990s and was later turned into apartments in 2004.
- Milton Courts opened in 1915. These were Brisbane's main tennis courts for many years. Big national and international tennis games were played here until the courts closed in the 1990s.
- Milton Bowl, a ten-pin bowling alley, opened in 1962. It was a popular spot for 45 years before it closed in 2008.
Transport History
From 1900 to 1962, trams ran along Milton Road, connecting Milton to other areas. After a big tram depot fire, buses took over. Milton is still served by many bus routes today. The city's tram workshops were also in Milton from 1927 to 1969.
Floods and New Parks
In January 2011, Milton experienced some flooding as part of the big 2010–2011 Queensland floods. In 2014, the old Milton Courts and Milton Bowl sites were transformed into Frew Park. This is a large park with tennis courts, a playground, and open spaces for everyone to enjoy.
Milton's Population: Who Lives Here?
In 2016, Milton had 2,274 people living there. The average age was 29, which is younger than the average age for all of Australia. Most people (57.8%) were born in Australia, and 71.5% spoke only English at home. The next most common language was Mandarin. In 2021, the population grew to 3,144 people.
Historic Places in Milton
Milton has several places that are protected because of their history. These "heritage-listed" sites include:
- Bayswater Street: Milton State School
- 249 Coronation Drive: Cook Terrace
- 16 Hale Street: Christ Church
- 50 McDougall Street: Milton House
- 233 Milton Road: Old Bishopsbourne Chapel (Chapel of the Holy Spirit)
- 233 Milton Road: Old Bishopsbourne
Learning in Milton
- Milton State School is a public primary school for kids from Prep to Year 6. It's located on Bayswater Street (27°28′00″S 152°59′55″E / 27.4668°S 152.9985°E). In 2018, it had 717 students and also offers a special education program.
- Hubbard's School is a private high school for students in Years 11 and 12. It's at 15 Lang Parade (27°28′28″S 153°00′09″E / 27.4744°S 153.0024°E).
- There isn't a public high school right in Milton. The closest one is Kelvin Grove State College in Kelvin Grove.
Things to Do and See in Milton
Milton is home to some famous spots:
- The Castlemaine Perkins brewery (27°28′06″S 153°00′21″E / 27.4682°S 153.0057°E) is here. It's known for making the "Fourex" (XXXX) beers. You can even take tours and try tastings at their Alehouse!
- Lang Park (also known as Suncorp Stadium) is a huge sports stadium.
- There's a part of the Brisbane riverwalk here, which is great for walks and bike rides.
- The Park Road area is famous for its many restaurants and cafés.
Lang Park: A Stadium with a Story
Lang Park is at 40 Castlemaine Street, Milton (27°27′54″S 153°00′34″E / 27.4649°S 153.0095°E). It's now officially called Suncorp Stadium, but many older fans still call it Lang Park.
- From Cemetery to Park: This site was first used as a cemetery in 1840. In 1911, the cemetery closed, and most graves were moved. The area then became a park in 1914, used for cycling, athletics, and soccer.
- Home of Rugby League: In 1955, Lang Park became the official home for Rugby League in Queensland. The first Rugby League match was played there in 1958.
- Big Games and Events: Over the years, Lang Park hosted many important sports events, including:
- Rugby Union Test matches (like against the South African Springboks in 1965).
- Cricket internationals (like the Ashes campaign in 1966, which had a record crowd of 45,047 people!).
- Soccer internationals.
- Local baseball games.
- State of Origin: The very first State of Origin match between Queensland and New South Wales was held here in 1980. It also became the home ground for the Brisbane Broncos Rugby League team.
- Modern Stadium: The old stadium was taken down in 2000, and a brand new, modern stadium was finished in 2003. It was renamed Suncorp Stadium after its main sponsor.
- "The Cauldron": Fans often call the stadium "The Cauldron" because of how loud and exciting the crowd gets, especially when cheering for their teams. The design of the new stadium helps keep the crowd noise inside, making that "Cauldron" feeling even stronger!
- Wally Lewis Statue: You can find a statue of famous rugby league player Wally Lewis at the southern end of the stadium, put there in 1992.
Getting Around Milton
Milton is easy to get to by different types of transport:
- By Ferry: The Milton ferry wharf (27°28′25″S 153°00′10″E / 27.4735182°S 153.0026969°E) is at the end of Park Road, where it meets Coronation Drive.
- By Train: The Milton railway station (27°28′08″S 153°00′18″E / 27.4690°S 153.0049°E) is the first stop on the Ipswich line after Roma Street Station. It's used by local commuter trains.
