Newmarket, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Newmarket Brisbane, Queensland
Newmarket State School, circa 2022
Newmarket Location in Queensland
Population	5,083 (2021 census)
• Density	2,990/km2 (7,700/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4051
Area	1.7 km2 (0.7 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	5.1 km (3 mi) NNW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Brisbane (Enoggera Ward)
State electorate(s)	Stafford Ferny Grove Cooper
Federal Division(s)	Brisbane
Suburbs around Newmarket: Alderley Grange Wilston Alderley Newmarket Wilston Ashgrove Red Hill Kelvin Grove

Newmarket is a lively suburb located north-west of Brisbane's city centre in Queensland, Australia. It's a great place to live with a friendly community. In 2021, about 5,083 people called Newmarket home.

Exploring Newmarket's Location

Newmarket is about 5.1 kilometers (3.2 miles) away from the heart of Brisbane city.

Homes and Houses

This suburb is quite old, with many homes built before and after World War II. You'll see lots of beautiful 'Queenslander' style houses here. These homes are known for their unique design. Recently, some newer townhouses and apartment buildings have also been built.

A Look Back: Newmarket's History

Brisbane suburb of Newmarket ca. 1925, showing the Newmarket Brickworks chimney

Newmarket was first known as "The Three Mile Scrub." This was because it was about three miles from the city. A main road, Ashgrove Avenue, was even called Three Mile Scrub Road back then.

The "New Market" for Livestock

Around 1880, Brisbane's livestock markets (where animals like cows and sheep were sold) needed a new, bigger home. They moved to an area that is now part of Newmarket. This new location became known as the "new market," which gave the suburb its name! A special train station, Newmarket railway station, was built in 1899 to help bring animals to the market.

Trams Arrive in Newmarket

In the early 1900s, people wanted the tram line to extend to Newmarket. After some planning, the tram service finally opened on July 27, 1903. Trams were a popular way to travel back then. You can still see a former tramway building on the corner of Kate Street and Enoggera Road. It has been turned into a modern home!

Early Buildings and Schools

• St James' Anglican Church: The foundation stone for St James' Anglican Church was laid on April 20, 1901. It was designed by famous architects and could seat 120 people.
• Newmarket State School: This school opened its doors to students on July 4, 1904.

Newmarket State School, when it first opened in July 1904

The Newmarket Brickworks Chimney

In 1912, the Newmarket Brickworks were built. They had a very tall chimney, over 50 meters (164 feet) high! The brickworks were taken down in 1987. However, the tall chimney still stands today and is a protected heritage site. Even though it's called the Newmarket chimney, it's now officially in the next-door suburb of Alderley.

Moving the Saleyards

As Newmarket grew, the livestock markets were moved again in 1931 to Cannon Hill. You can still see clues about the old markets in Newmarket. Some narrow laneways, like Saleyards Lane, were likely old paths used for moving cattle.

More Schools Open

• St Ambrose's Catholic School: This school opened in 1936, giving more education options to local children.
• Newmarket State High School: A high school for the area, Newmarket State High School, opened on January 29, 1963. It closed on December 13, 1996. The land where it stood has since been used for new houses.

Tram extension in Newmarket, 1949

Who Lives in Newmarket?

Newmarket is a diverse suburb. In 2011, the population was 4,444 people.

• Most people (76%) were born in Australia.
• Other common birthplaces included England, New Zealand, India, and China.
• English was the main language spoken at home (85.6%).
• Other languages included Mandarin, Italian, Cantonese, and Spanish.

By 2016, Newmarket's population had grown to 4,979 people. In 2021, it reached 5,083 people.

Important Heritage Sites

Newmarket has many places that are important to its history. These are called heritage-listed sites. They include:

• Old Queenslander houses like Bearsden and Ivy Cottage.
• Churches like St James' Anglican Church.
• The Newmarket State School building.
• The former Newmarket Police Station.
• A special Newmarket Air Raid Shelter from World War II.
• The Newmarket railway station itself.

Newmarket Air Raid Shelter, 2015

Building the Newmarket Progress Hall, corner of Wilston Road and Daisy Street, Brisbane, 1915

Learning in Newmarket

Newmarket has several schools for younger students:

Primary Schools

• Newmarket State School: This is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It's located at 15 Banks Street. In 2018, about 279 students attended the school.
• St Ambrose's Primary School: This is a Catholic primary school for Prep to Year 6 students. You can find it at 23 Davidson Street. In 2018, it had about 254 students.

Environmental Education

• Brisbane Urban Environmental Education Centre: This center is also at 15 Banks Street. It helps students learn about the environment and nature.

Secondary Schools

Newmarket does not have its own high school. The closest government high school is Kelvin Grove State College in the nearby suburb of Kelvin Grove.

Fun and Facilities in Newmarket

Newmarket offers many things for people who live there and nearby:

Parks and Sports

• Swimming Pool: The Brisbane City Council runs a public swimming pool in Sedgeley Park.
• Enoggera Creek: This creek forms the southern edge of Newmarket. It has a lovely park and a bikeway for cycling.
• Sporting Ovals:

* Spencer Park is home to the Brisbane City Football Club and the Windsor Royals Baseball Club. * McCook Park is where the Newmarket SFC soccer club plays.

Shopping and Dining

• Newmarket Shopping Centre: The first part of this shopping center opened in 2005. It has a Coles supermarket, a post office, a bank, and other shops.
• Newmarket Hotel: This historic hotel, built in 1897, has been fully updated. It's a popular spot for people to gather.
• Restaurants: You can find different places to eat, including Pepe's Mexican Restaurant, which moved to Newmarket in 2006. In 2018, the shopping center was updated to add new cinemas and more restaurants.

Getting Around Newmarket

Newmarket has good transport options, making it easy to travel.

Newmarket railway station, 2012

By Train

The Newmarket Railway Station is on the Ferny Grove railway line. You can catch trains here to the Brisbane CBD, Beenleigh, and Ferny Grove.

By Bus

Transport for Brisbane buses serve Newmarket. You can take a bus to places like Chermside, Mitchelton, and the City.

By Road

The main roads in Newmarket are Enoggera Road and Newmarket Road.

• Enoggera Road is a key route for drivers going to the City and Alderley.
• Newmarket Road is important for travel to Lutwyche.