Petrie, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Petrie Moreton Bay, Queensland
Gympie Road railway flyover/overpass, Petrie
Petrie Location in Queensland
Population	8,722 (2021 census)
• Density	1,322/km2 (3,420/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4502
Area	6.6 km2 (2.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	5.9 km (4 mi) NNW of Strathpine 18.6 km (12 mi) WSW of Redcliffe 21.6 km (13 mi) S of Caboolture 30.6 km (19 mi) N of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Moreton Bay
State electorate(s)	Kurwongbah
Federal Division(s)	Dickson
Suburbs around Petrie: Kurwongbah Kurwongbah Kallangur Whiteside Petrie Kallangur Joyner Lawnton Lawnton

Petrie is a suburb located in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. It's a growing area with a mix of homes and natural spaces. In 2021, about 8,722 people called Petrie home.

Exploring Petrie's Location

Petrie is bordered by the North Pine River to the south. The North Coast railway line runs along its north-east side. Yebri Creek, which flows into the North Pine River, marks the south-east boundary.

What Petrie Looks Like

Petrie is a suburban area. Many new houses have been built on land that used to be pine plantations or farms. It has a mix of quiet streets and busy areas.

Getting Around Petrie

The Petrie railway station is an important transport hub. It connects Petrie to Brisbane and Ipswich. You can also catch trains to places like Caboolture and the Sunshine Coast. There are also services to Kippa-Ring on the Redcliffe Peninsula railway line.

The main roads, including Gympie Road, Dayboro Road, and Anzac Avenue, meet in the town centre. This area is full of shops, businesses, and services. You'll find everything from health clinics to police and fire stations here.

The University of the Sunshine Coast: Moreton Bay Campus

The University of the Sunshine Coast has a campus in Petrie. It's called the Moreton Bay campus. This university is built on the site of an old paper mill.

Petrie's Past: A Look Back in Time

Petrie is located on the traditional lands of the Yugarabul Indigenous Australian people. They have lived here for thousands of years.

How Petrie Got Its Name

In 1858, a man named Thomas Petrie built his home, Murrumba, by the Pine River. His family, the Petries, were among the first free settlers in Queensland. They started a big construction business in 1840. Murrumba became a key stop for people traveling to the goldfields in Gympie.

Thomas Petrie later divided some of his land to create a town. It was first known as North Pine. The railway station was renamed Petrie railway station in 1911, after Thomas Petrie. The suburb then took its name from the station.

Early Schools in Petrie

The North Pine River Crossing Provisional School opened in 1874. Students lived on both sides of the river. The teacher would teach on one side in the morning and then row across to teach on the other side in the afternoon! This changed in 1877 when a bridge was built. The school was later renamed Pine River North State School, then North Pine State School, and finally Petrie State School in 1956. The original school building is now a heritage-listed site.

The North Pine School of Arts

The North Pine School of Arts was built in 1889. It was a community hub for many years. People used it for meetings, concerts, dances, and even as a library. It was a very important place for social and cultural events in the early days.

The Paper Mill and the University

In 1957, a large paper mill was built in Petrie by Australian Paper Manufacturers (now Amcor). It was a huge industrial project for the area. The mill helped Petrie grow from a small farming town into a busy residential area.

The paper mill closed in 2013. The local council bought the land. They partnered with the University of the Sunshine Coast to build a new university campus there. The first building of the Moreton Bay campus opened in 2020.

Other Important Places in Petrie's History

• Our Lady of the Way Catholic School opened in 1964 on the site of Tom Petrie's old home.
• St John the Baptist Anglican Church was built in 1953, with new buildings added later.
• St Peter's Lutheran Church was built in 1965 and later became the Samoan Methodist Church.
• Kurwongbah State School opened in 1986.
• Mt Maria College Petrie (originally Kolbe College) was established in 1987.

Petrie's People: Demographics

In 2021, Petrie had a population of 8,722 people. The median age was 34 years, which is a bit younger than the national average. Most people (78.6%) living in Petrie were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included England and New Zealand. English was the main language spoken at home.

Places of Historical Importance

Petrie has several sites that are protected for their historical value. These are called heritage-listed sites. They include:

• The Anzac Memorial Avenue, a special road that starts in Petrie.
• The former Murrumba Homestead Grounds, now part of Our Lady of the Way School.
• The Petrie Roadside Rest Area, also known as Wyllie Park.
• The original building of the Petrie State School.
• Sweeney's Reserve, a natural area with historical significance.

Petrie Roadside Rest Area, also known as Wylie Park, 2016

Learning in Petrie: Schools and University

Petrie has several schools for younger students and a university campus.

Primary Schools

Petrie State School's original building, 2014

• Petrie State School is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It's located on Dayboro Road.
• Kurwongbah State School is another government primary school for Prep to Year 6 students. It's on Eacham Street.
• Our Lady of the Way School is a Catholic primary school for Prep to Year 6. You can find it on Armstrong Street.

Secondary Schools

• Mt Maria College Petrie is a Catholic secondary school for students from Year 7 to Year 12. It's also on Armstrong Street.

There isn't a government secondary school directly in Petrie. Students usually attend Pine Rivers State High School in Strathpine or Dakabin State High School in Dakabin.

University Campus

• The Moreton Bay campus of the University of the Sunshine Coast is located at 1 Moreton Parade. This university offers many different courses for older students.

Community Life in Petrie: Amenities

Petrie has many facilities and services for its residents.

Community Halls and Groups

North Pine School of Arts, 2013

• The North Pine School of Arts is a community hall on Anzac Avenue. It's managed by the Moreton Bay City Council and can be rented for events.
• The Phoenix Masonic Lodge meets at the Petrie Masonic Centre.

Pine Rivers CWA Hall, 2013

• The Pine Rivers branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association (QCWA) meets at their hall on Anzac Avenue. The QCWA is a group that supports women and communities.

Library Services

The Moreton Bay City Council offers a mobile library service. This means a library on wheels visits different locations, including Mathieson Park on Mundin Street in Petrie.

Churches in Petrie

There are several churches in Petrie, including:

• St John the Baptist Anglican Church (North Pine Anglican Church) on Wyllie Street.
• Our Lady of the Way Roman Catholic Church on Armstrong Street.

Images for kids

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  Tom Petrie memorial, 2013