Raceview, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Raceview Ipswich, Queensland
Edwards Street, 2016
Raceview Location in Queensland
Population	9,699 (2021 census)
• Density	1,644/km2 (4,260/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4305
Area	5.9 km2 (2.3 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	3.5 km (2 mi) SE of Ipswich CBD 42.6 km (26 mi) SW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Ipswich
State electorate(s)	Ipswich
Federal Division(s)	Blair
Suburbs around Raceview: Ipswich CBD Eastern Heights Silkstone Churchill Raceview Blackstone Flinders View Flinders View Swanbank

Raceview is a suburb located in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. It is part of the City of Ipswich. In 2021, about 9,699 people lived in Raceview.

What is Raceview Like?

Raceview is a suburb in Queensland, Australia. The Cunningham Highway passes through its south-eastern part. This highway helps people travel to and from Raceview.

A Look Back: Raceview's History

Raceview has an interesting past, dating back to the 1800s.

How Raceview Got Its Name

Back in 1828, during the time when convicts were sent to Australia, there was a farm here called Plough Station. The name Raceview comes from an early racecourse. This racecourse was once at the end of Grange Road. Later, it moved to a different area called Bundamba.

Schools and Community Halls

Raceview Provisional School first opened its doors on August 20, 1901. It became Raceview State School on January 1, 1909.

In August 1947, the Raceview Public Hall was set up. This building was moved from another place called Glenville Hall. It was used as a community hall for many years. Today, the building is still there, but it is not used as a public hall anymore.

Raceview's Drive-In Cinema

In May 1959, the Starline Drive-In Theatre opened in Raceview. It was a place where people could watch movies from their cars. It could hold 300 cars at first. Later, it was changed to have two screens. The drive-in closed in 1996 and was taken down by 1997. Now, the Cascade Gardens Retirement Village is on that site.

Bethany Lutheran Primary School Opens

Bethany Lutheran Primary School welcomed its first students on February 2, 1982.

Raceview's Role in World War II

During World War II, a special cemetery was created in Raceview. It was an extension of the Ipswich General Cemetery. American military members who died in or near Australia were buried here temporarily. Their bodies were later returned to the United States after the war.

A kind woman named Mrs. Rose Manson lived nearby. She would place flowers on the graves every Sunday. She also wrote letters to the families of the soldiers in the USA. She told them about the burials and sent photos. Many families wrote back to her. Some even sent her seeds from their gardens. She grew these seeds to get flowers for the graves. She also sent cards to the mothers on Mothers Day.

After the war, a woman named Mrs. Dave Moretz from Wichita, Kansas, started a campaign. She wanted to raise money to bring Mrs. Manson to the USA. In May 1947, Mrs. Manson traveled to the USA for a six-month tour.

In late 1947, the bodies of 1397 American soldiers were moved from the cemetery. They were sent to the United States for their final burial. All that remained was a white memorial. Part of the cemetery around this memorial became a park. It was named Manson Park in honor of Mrs. Manson. In 1971, a special plaque was placed in the park by Major J. Watson of the United States Air Force.

Learning in Raceview

Raceview has schools for younger students.

Raceview State School

Raceview State School is a government primary school. It teaches students from Prep to Year 6. In 2018, nearly 1000 students attended the school. It also has a special program for students who need extra support.

Bethany Lutheran Primary School

Bethany Lutheran Primary School is a private primary school. It also teaches students from Prep to Year 6. In 2018, about 278 students were enrolled here.

High School Options

There are no high schools directly in Raceview. Older students usually go to Bremer State High School. This school is in the nearby Ipswich CBD.

Places to Visit in Raceview

Raceview has several places for shopping, living, and recreation.

Shopping and Services

There is a shopping area on Raceview Road. The Raceview Post Office is also located in this area.

Retirement Villages

• Cascade Gardens Retirement Village is on Cascade Street.
• Elim Retirement Village is on Cemetery Road.

Sports and Recreation

• Ipswich Hockey is a place for playing hockey on Briggs Road.
• Brothers Leagues Club Ipswich is a sports center on Wildey Road.

Parks and Green Spaces

Raceview has many parks where you can relax and play:

• Banksia Drive Park
• David W Coultas Park
• Greg Richards Park
• Haley Weber Park
• James Hatton Park
• Leonie Edwards Park
• Manson Park (this park is where the former military cemetery was)
• Marsh Park
• Pat Hayes Park
• Pitman Park
• Poplar Street Park
• Rea Park
• Vista View Park
• Worley Park