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Spring Hill
Brisbane, Queensland
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Wickham Terrace, the main street of Spring Hill
Spring Hill is located in Queensland
Spring Hill
Spring Hill
Location in Queensland
Population 6,593 (2021 census)
 • Density 5,070/km2 (13,100/sq mi)
Established 1840s
Postcode(s) 4000
Area 1.3 km2 (0.5 sq mi)
Time zone AEST Notable people = will Sheehan (UTC+10:00)
Location 1.1 km (1 mi) N of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s) City of Brisbane
(Central Ward)
State electorate(s) McConnel
Federal Division(s) Brisbane
Suburbs around Spring Hill:
Kelvin Grove Herston Bowen Hills
Petrie Terrace Spring Hill Fortitude Valley
Brisbane City Brisbane City Brisbane City

Spring Hill is a lively neighbourhood located just north of the city centre in Queensland, Australia. It's a busy area with a mix of homes, offices, and schools. In 2021, about 6,593 people called Spring Hill home. It's known for its interesting history and old buildings.

Exploring Spring Hill

Spring Hill is only about 2 kilometres (1.2 miles) north of Brisbane's main city area. Some parts of Spring Hill feel like an extension of the city centre itself!

You can easily get around Spring Hill using public transport. The Northern Busway has a stop called Normanby that serves the area. This makes it simple for people to travel to and from Spring Hill.

A Journey Through Time: Spring Hill's History

Spring Hill has a long and interesting past. It was first called Spring Hollow. This was because natural springs in the area helped supply water to early Brisbane. The name Spring Hill became popular when important people started living on the higher parts of the land.

Boundary Street in Spring Hill, and also in West End, got its name because it marked a special boundary in the early days of the British settlement.

Historic Churches and Buildings

Many of Spring Hill's buildings are very old. All Saints' Anglican Church first opened in 1862. It was rebuilt in 1869 and has been an important part of the community ever since.

Spring Hill is one of Brisbane's oldest places to live. Many houses here date back to the 1800s! For example, some house plots on Sedgebrook Street were first mapped out in the 1870s. While some old buildings have been replaced by modern offices and apartments, many historical gems still remain.

A Primitive Methodist Church opened on Leichhardt Street in 1874. It was described as a "handsome and substantially-built brick edifice." This church building is now listed on the Brisbane Heritage Register. It is the oldest church building still standing in Spring Hill.

A Baptist Church also opened on Fortescue Street in 1876. Later, in 1890, the Baptist City Tabernacle opened on Wickham Terrace.

Science and Transport

In the 1890s, a government laboratory was built near the Brisbane Grammar School. It was called the Bacteriological Institute for a while. Scientists there studied diseases.

From 1903 to 1947, trams ran through Spring Hill. This tram line was very steep, making it unique in Australia! After the trams, diesel buses took over, then trolley-buses, and finally, diesel buses again. The Brisbane City Council still provides bus services to the area today.

Who Lives in Spring Hill?

Spring Hill is home to a diverse group of people. In 2021, the population was 6,593.

In 2011, the average age of people in Spring Hill was 30 years old. This is younger than the average for Australia. A large number of residents, about 36.1%, were in their twenties. Children under 15 made up 6.8% of the population.

Many people living in Spring Hill were born in Australia (43.8%). Other common birthplaces included Korea, India, New Zealand, England, and Colombia. Most people spoke only English at home, but other languages like Korean, Mandarin, and Spanish were also common.

Protecting Spring Hill's Past

Spring Hill has many heritage-listed sites. These are places that are important to history and are protected. Some of these include:

Fun Things to See and Do

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Wickham Park

Spring Hill has some cool attractions! The Old Windmill in Wickham Park was built way back in 1824. Back then, Brisbane was a penal colony, and the windmill was used to grind grain.

If you like swimming, the Spring Hill Baths are a must-see. They are the oldest public baths in Queensland and are still operated by the Brisbane City Council.

Learning in Spring Hill

Spring Hill is home to several schools, offering great education options:

  • Brisbane Central State School is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It's located on Rogers Street.
  • Brisbane Grammar School is a private school for boys, teaching students from Year 5 to Year 12. You can find it on Gregory Terrace.
  • Brisbane Girls Grammar School is a private secondary school for girls, from Year 7 to Year 12, also on Gregory Terrace.
  • St Joseph's College is a Catholic school for boys, teaching students from Year 5 to Year 12. Its main campus is on Gregory Terrace, with a Year 10 campus on Quarry Street.
  • St James College is a Catholic secondary school for both boys and girls, from Year 7 to Year 12, located on Boundary Street.
  • Arethusa College has a campus on Quarry Street. It's a private secondary school for students from Year 7 to Year 12, with its main campus in Deception Bay.

Community and Services

Spring Hill has various community groups and places of worship:

  • The Brisbane City Night branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at the International Hotel on Boundary Street.
  • All Saints Anglican Church is located at 32 Wickham Terrace, at the corner of Ann Street.
  • The Tongan Valley congregation, part of the Wesleyan Methodist Church, meets at the Salvation Army Building on School Road.

Images for kids

  • Wickhamterrace

    Wickham Terrace, the main street of Spring Hill

  • Wickham-Park-2

    Wickham Park

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