North Booval, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids North Booval Ipswich, Queensland
North Station Road, 2015
North Booval Location in Queensland
Population	3,041 (2021 census)
• Density	1,014/km2 (2,630/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4304
Area	3.0 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	5.8 km (4 mi) NE of Ipswich CBD 38.1 km (24 mi) SW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	City of Ipswich
State electorate(s)	Ipswich
Federal Division(s)	Blair
Suburbs around North Booval: Tivoli North Tivoli Bundamba Moores Pocket North Booval Bundamba East Ipswich Booval Bundamba

North Booval is a suburb located in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. It is part of the City of Ipswich. In 2021, about 3,041 people lived in North Booval.

What is North Booval Like?

North Booval is bordered by the Bremer River to the north and west. Bundamba Creek is to the east. The main railway line forms its southern border. Most of the land in North Booval is used for homes. However, the flat areas near the river in the north are used for grazing animals.

A Look at North Booval's History

North Booval has an interesting history, especially concerning its churches.

The Story of Trinity Ipswich Uniting Church

Trinity Ipswich Uniting Church was formed in July 1970. It started as a team effort between several churches in Ipswich:

• Booval Congregational Church: This church moved locations a few times before closing in 1970.
• North Booval Presbyterian Church: This church was located on Bridge Street.
• North Booval Methodist Church: This church was on Tuggerah Street.

The churches worked together, using different buildings. A new church building was opened on Jacaranda Street in September 1973. During the big floods in 1974, the Bridge Street church helped people. It stored items from flooded homes and acted as an office for flood relief. Later, this church building was moved to the Jacaranda Street site and became a hall. The Tuggerah Street church was also moved to the same site and used as a kindergarten.

In 1977, the Methodist, Presbyterian, and Congregational Churches joined together to form the Uniting Church in Australia. Because of this, the church in North Booval was renamed Trinity Uniting Church. Later, other churches from East Ipswich, Bundamba, and Blackstone also joined. The church then became known as Trinity Ipswich Uniting Church.

Who Lives in North Booval?

The number of people living in North Booval changes over time. In 2016, there were 3,175 people. By 2021, the population was 3,041 people.

Getting Around North Booval

North Booval has good transport options. The Booval railway station is right on its southern edge. This station connects residents to other areas by train.

Parks and Places to Play

North Booval has several parks and sports areas for everyone to enjoy:

• MJ Kinnane Park
• Rossner-Gibney Park
• Jack Barkley Park
• Fail Park

Local Facilities and Services

North Booval is home to a few important community places.

Trinity Uniting Church

The Trinity Uniting Church is located at 114 Jacaranda Street. It is part of a larger group of Uniting Churches in Ipswich. This church is special because it includes people from the Pacific Island nation of Niue. Sometimes, services are held in the Niuean language, and other times, everyone joins together for worship.

Vision Christian Family

Vision Christian Family is another church in North Booval, located on Gledson Street.

Schools Near North Booval

North Booval does not have its own schools. Children living here attend schools in nearby suburbs. The closest primary school is Ipswich East State School in East Ipswich. For high school, students usually go to Bundamba State Secondary College in Bundamba.