Red Hill, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Red Hill Brisbane, Queensland
Red Hill Queenslander
Red Hill Location in Queensland
Population	5,834 (2021 census)
• Density	3,650/km2 (9,500/sq mi)
Established	1887
Postcode(s)	4059
Area	1.6 km2 (0.6 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	3.2 km (2 mi) NW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Brisbane (Paddington Ward)
State electorate(s)	Cooper
Federal Division(s)	Brisbane
Suburbs around Red Hill: Ashgrove Newmarket Kelvin Grove Bardon Red Hill Kelvin Grove Paddington Paddington Petrie Terrace

Red Hill is a suburb located just north of the city center in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is known for its hilly landscape. In 2021, about 5,834 people lived in Red Hill.

Exploring Red Hill's Geography

After the rain, Vale Street, Red Hill, 2022

Red Hill is about 3.2 kilometers (2 miles) northwest of Brisbane's main city area. The suburb has many hills and is mostly a place where people live. You can find shops and small businesses along Musgrave Road and Waterworks Road.

Red Hill's Past: A Look Back

A view of Red Hill from College Road, around 1890

Red Hill is one of Brisbane's oldest suburbs. It got its name because of its steep hills, which have red soil and rocks.

Early Buildings and Churches

A Baptist church was first built here in 1874. It was replaced by the Windsor Road Baptist Church in 1888. This church is still in use today and is listed as a special heritage building.

St Brigid's Catholic School opened its doors on January 15, 1881. It taught students for many years before closing on October 31, 1989.

A very important building in Red Hill is St Bridget's Church, Red Hill. This Roman Catholic church was built in 1914. It sits on top of a hill, so you can see its grand structure from far away.

Local Government Changes

From 1887, Red Hill was part of the area called Shire of Ithaca. This area later became the Town of Ithaca in 1903. In 1925, the Town of Ithaca joined the Brisbane City Council. The old town council building was then used as a public library until 1998.

Shopping and Entertainment

Before 1918, Musgrave Road was the biggest shopping area. It had a movie theater, a car garage, grocery stores, fruit shops, and clothing stores.

The Red Hill Picture Pops Theatre opened on December 14, 1912. It was an open-air cinema. In 1920, a new, larger brick cinema was built. This new cinema could seat 1,400 people. It later became the State Theatre in 1934.

The cinema stopped showing movies in 1964. It was then used as a music venue called Teen City. In 1965, it became a roller skating rink called Skate Arena. Sadly, it was destroyed by a fire in 2002. After many years, it was rebuilt and reopened as the Red Hill Cinemas in 2019.

Community and Sports Clubs

The Ithaca Bowling Club started in 1930. It offered a place for people to play bowls. In 2011, the club faced problems with fewer members. The Red Hill Community Sports Club was then formed. This new club combined different local sports and social groups. It continues to use the site for social bowls and other community events.

Red Hill Special School opened on January 28, 1986.

Abandoned roller skates and graffiti at the burned-out Skate Arena, 2014

Who Lives in Red Hill: Demographics

In 2021, Red Hill had a population of 5,834 people. Most people living in Red Hill were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included England and South Africa. English is the main language spoken at home.

Special Places: Heritage Listings

Former Ithaca Town Council Chambers, 2009

Normanby Hotel, 2008

St Brigid's Catholic Church, 2009

Red Hill has several places that are important to its history. These are called heritage-listed sites. Some examples include:

• The old Ithaca Town Council Chambers.
• The Skate Arena building.
• The Normanby Hotel.
• St Brigid's Church, Red Hill.

Learning in Red Hill: Education

Red Hill Special School is a school for students from early childhood up to Year 12. It provides special education for boys and girls. The school is located on Waterworks Road.

There are no other general schools directly in Red Hill. Students usually go to nearby schools like Kelvin Grove State College or Petrie Terrace State School.

Getting Around: Transport

Red Hill is served by several city buses. These buses run along Waterworks Road, Musgrave Road, Arthur Terrace, and Kennedy Terrace.

Before August 1968, electric trams also ran through Red Hill. They used to travel along Waterworks Road, Musgrave Road, and Enoggera Terrace.

Sports in Red Hill

Red Hill is home to Brisbane's National Rugby League team, the Brisbane Broncos. Their training ground, club, and offices are located at Gilbert Park on Fulcher Street.

The Red Hill Community Sports Club is also in Gilbert Park. It is right next to the Broncos' training area.

Red Hill in Books

The novel Zig Zag Street by Nick Earls is set on a street in Red Hill with the same name.