Pallara, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids PallaraBrisbane, Queensland |
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Pallara Park, 2022
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 Pallara
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 3,861 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 568/km2 (1,470/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1971 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4110 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 6.8 km2 (2.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 24.3 km (15 mi) S of Brisbane CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Brisbane (Moorooka Ward) |
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| State electorate(s) | Algester | ||||||||||||||
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Pallara is a suburb located in the southern part of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is known for its flat land. In 2021, about 3,861 people lived there.
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Where is Pallara?
Pallara is about 24.3 kilometers (15.1 miles) south of the main city area of Brisbane. You can get there by road.
A Look at Pallara's Past
The name Pallara means flat land. It comes from an Aboriginal word.
For a long time, Pallara was not very developed. Electricity only arrived in the area in 1961.
A school called Ritchie Road State School opened on August 24, 1959. Later, its name was changed to Pallara State School.
In 1997, a special area called Pallara Parklands was opened. This park was built on land that used to be a dump, but it was cleaned up and made safe.
Who Lives in Pallara?
The number of people living in Pallara has grown a lot recently.
- In 2016, there were 511 people living in Pallara.
- By 2021, the population had increased to 3,861 people.
Schools in Pallara
Pallara State School is a primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It is located at 39 Ritchie Road. In 2021, the school had 866 students.
There are no high schools directly in Pallara. Students usually go to nearby schools like:
- Forest Lake State High School in Forest Lake
- Glenala State High School in Durack
- Calamvale Community College in Calamvale
Fun Places and Parks
Pallara has several parks where you can enjoy the outdoors:
- Blunder Creek Reserve
- Brookbent Road Park
- Paradise Road Park
- Sweets Road Park
