Petrie Terrace, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Petrie TerraceBrisbane, Queensland |
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 Petrie Terrace
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 1,168 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 3,900/km2 (10,000/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4000 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 0.3 km2 (0.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 2.5 km (2 mi) W of Brisbane CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Brisbane (Paddington Ward) |
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| State electorate(s) | McConnel | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Brisbane | ||||||||||||||
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Petrie Terrace is a small suburb located close to the centre of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It's part of the City of Brisbane. In 2021, about 1,168 people lived in Petrie Terrace.
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Exploring Petrie Terrace
This suburb is about 2.5 kilometres (1.6 miles) west of the main Brisbane Post Office. It's surrounded by Hale Street to the west and Countess Street to the east. Musgrave Road forms its northern border, while Milton Road and Upper Roma Street are to the south.
A Look at History
The name Petrie Terrace comes from a road, which was named after the important Petrie family. Andrew Petrie was the head of this pioneer family.
Early Buildings and Churches
In 1864, a small building on Petrie Terrace started holding Baptist church services. Later, in 1895, a new Petrie Terrace Baptist church opened. This building is still there today, but it's now a private home.
In 1870, the Lord Alfred Hotel opened on Caxton Street. It was built across from the Old Victoria Barracks, which housed military personnel. Today, this hotel is known as The Hotel LA.
St John the Baptist's Catholic School opened in 1870. It was run by the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart. The school closed in 1879 due to disagreements between the local Bishop and the Sisters' leader, Mary MacKillop.
Schools and Learning
People in the area wanted a school as early as 1865. Petrie Terrace State School first opened in March 1868. By 1875, it split into two schools: one for boys and one for girls and infants.
Later, in 1953, the schools were reorganized again. They became Petrie Terrace State School and Petrie Terrace Infants State School. Special classes for children with unique learning needs were added to the Infant School around 1953-1954.
In 1960, the schools changed once more. This created Petrie Terrace State School (which included the infants) and the Petrie Terrace Opportunity School. The Opportunity School was renamed Baroona Opportunity School in 1962 and Baroona Special School in 1974. It closed in 1995.
The Albert Park Flexible Learning Centre moved into the former Baroona Special School buildings in 2004. This centre helps young people aged 14 to 25 get their secondary education. It offers flexible ways to learn, including for those who are caring for young children.
Community Hubs and Entertainment
The Baroona Hall was built between 1883 and 1884. It was originally for a group called the United Brothers Lodge. This group helped working-class people who didn't have protection against injuries or illness. The hall was used by the lodge and the community for many years. It also became a famous live music venue for rock bands between 1975 and 1985.
The Caxton Hotel on Caxton Street was first built in 1884.
In 1936, an amateur theatre group called Brisbane Amateur Theatres was started. It changed its name to Brisbane Arts Theatre in 1947. In 1956, the group bought a shop on Petrie Terrace and built their own theatre. This made them the first theatre company in Brisbane to have their own building! The theatre opened in 1961. It was damaged by a fire in 1964 but reopened in 1965.
In 1951, the first Catholic Church in Petrie Terrace began construction. It was dedicated to St Thomas More in 1952. The church building was renovated and extended in 1973.
The Christadelphians built their hall on Petrie Terrace in 1958.
Modern Developments
From 2007 to 2008, the old Petrie Terrace Police Depot was turned into a shopping and entertainment area called The Barracks. It has cinemas, restaurants, shops, and offices. The older, historic buildings were kept and included in the new design. The Barracks also has a walkway that connects to Roma Street railway station.
Who Lives Here?
In 2011, Petrie Terrace had 1,183 residents. Most people (60.9%) were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included New Zealand (4.1%) and England (3.3%).
By 2016, the population was 1,124 people. In the most recent census in 2021, Petrie Terrace had a population of 1,168 people.
Historic Places to See
Petrie Terrace has many places that are listed for their historical importance. These include:
- Baroona Hall (15–17 Caxton Street)
- The former Baroona Special School (1 Hale Street)
- The former Petrie Terrace Police Depot (25–61 Petrie Terrace), now known as The Barracks
- The Lord Alfred Hotel (68 Petrie Terrace)
- Victoria Barracks – Military Barracks (83 Petrie Terrace)
Education Options
Albert Park Flexible Learning Centre is a Catholic secondary school located at 1 Hale Street. It helps young people aged 14 to 25 get their high school education. This includes students who might be caring for young children.
There are no regular government schools directly in Petrie Terrace. The closest primary school, Petrie Terrace State School, is actually in the nearby suburb of Paddington. The nearest government high school is Kelvin Grove State College in Kelvin Grove.
Community Spots
St Thomas More Catholic Church is on the corner of Caxton Street and Chapel Street. They hold a weekly service in Italian.
The Brisbane Christadelphian Ecclesia (church) is at 134 Petrie Terrace.
Fun Things to Do
The Brisbane Arts Theatre is located at 210 Petrie Terrace. You can go there to watch plays and performances!
Local Events
Since 1994, the Caxton Street Seafood and Wine Festival has been held every year on the Labour Day weekend. It's a popular event for the community.
Images for kids
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The Hotel LA
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Monster auction sale business & building sites, Petrie Terrace. Bishop's Hill, Petrie Terrace, 1883
