Mount Ommaney, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mount Ommaney Brisbane, Queensland
Mount Ommaney Shopping Centre, 2013
Mount Ommaney Location in Queensland
Population	2,503 (2021 census)
• Density	1,088/km2 (2,820/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4074
Area	2.3 km2 (0.9 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	15.8 km (10 mi) SW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Brisbane (Jamboree Ward)
State electorate(s)	Mount Ommaney
Federal Division(s)	Oxley
Suburbs around Mount Ommaney: Pinjarra Hills Jindalee Jindalee Westlake Mount Ommaney Sinnamon Park Middle Park Jamboree Heights Jamboree Heights

Mount Ommaney is a suburb located in the southwest of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It sits right by the Brisbane River. The suburb is named after a mountain, which is also found here. In 2021, about 2,503 people lived in Mount Ommaney.

Exploring Mount Ommaney's Location

Mount Ommaney is about 15.8 kilometers (or about 9.8 miles) southwest of the main city center of Brisbane. The Centenary Highway forms the eastern edge of the suburb.

River Views and Green Spaces

Mount Ommaney is on the southern side of the Brisbane River, directly across from Pinjarra Hills. Most of the houses in the suburb are built on the slopes of the mountain itself.

A large part of Mount Ommaney is covered in forest. This forest is protected by the Brisbane City Council, meaning it won't be developed. This protected area includes land near the river that used to be a stone quarry. Many properties in Mount Ommaney are quite large, often bigger than 1,000 square meters.

The Mount Ommaney Shopping Centre is located on the edge of the suburb. It's a popular spot for shopping and is across from the Mount Ommaney Hotel.

The Mountain Itself

The mountain in Mount Ommaney is about 82 meters (or 269 feet) above sea level. Homes built at the top of the mountain often have amazing views. You can see the Brisbane CBD, other suburbs, the countryside across the river, or the river itself. These houses are usually very expensive because there isn't much empty land left to build on in Mount Ommaney.

Golfing Fun

The McLeod Country Golf Club is in the western part of Mount Ommaney. It has an 18-hole golf course. You can enjoy outdoor dining on the verandah, looking out over the golf course, the hill, and the creek.

A Look Back: Mount Ommaney's History

The suburb and its mountain are named after John Mansell Ommaney. He was the nephew of Stephen Simpson, who was an important government official in the Moreton Bay area.

In 1856, when John Ommaney was just 20 years old, he had a riding accident. He was thrown from his horse and sadly died. His body was taken by steamboat to be buried in Paddington.

Early Land and Government

The western parts of the land that became the Centenary Suburbs were once part of a large area called the Wolston Estate. This estate had 54 farms.

In 1879, the local government area called the Yeerongpilly Division was created. Later, in 1891, parts of this division were separated to form the Sherwood Division, which became a Shire in 1903. This Shire included the Wolston Estate area. In 1925, the Shire of Sherwood joined with the City of Brisbane.

Modern Development

Mount Ommaney was developed as part of a big project by Hooker in 1959. It, along with nearby suburbs like Jindalee, are known as the Centenary Suburbs. This name comes from 1959 being the Centenary of Queensland, marking 100 years since Queensland became a separate colony.

Mount Ommaney Special School opened its doors on January 1, 1992. The Mount Ommaney Library opened in 1997 and was updated in 2015.

Who Lives in Mount Ommaney?

Let's look at the people who call Mount Ommaney home:

• In 2011, there were 2,334 people living here. About 54.3% were female and 45.7% were male.
• The average age was 45 years old, which was 8 years older than the Australian average.
• Most people (58%) were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included England (4.5%), Vietnam (3.4%), Taiwan (3.3%), New Zealand (2.9%), and South Africa (2.8%).
• Most people (68.7%) spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken included Mandarin (6.4%), Vietnamese (4.9%), Cantonese (4.6%), Arabic (1.8%), and Tamil (1.4%).
• By 2021, the population had grown to 2,503 people.

Learning in Mount Ommaney

Mount Ommaney Special School is a school for students from early childhood up to Year 12. It's located at 94 Capitol Drive. In 2017, the school had 87 students and a team of 35 teachers.

There are no regular primary or secondary schools directly within Mount Ommaney.

• The closest primary schools are Jindalee State School in Jindalee and Jamboree Heights State School in Jamboree Heights.
• The nearest secondary school is Centenary State High School in Jindalee.

Community Spots

The Brisbane City Council runs a public library in the Mount Ommaney Centre at 171 Dandenong Road. The Centenary sub-branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association also meets at this library.

Getting Around Mount Ommaney

The Mount Ommaney Shopping Centre bus station is a key transport hub. Buses from here go to the Brisbane City, other Centenary Suburbs, and Heathwood.

Transport for Brisbane operates many bus routes that serve Mount Ommaney.

Weekday Bus Services

Weekday Morning Peak Services

These services run during busy morning times, heading towards the city.

• These services are one-way during each peak time. Morning services go towards the city, and afternoon services come from the city.

Weekend Bus Services

Weekend Night Services (1am-5am)

These services run late at night on weekends.

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  Mount Ommaney Shopping Centre, 2013