Stretton, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Stretton Brisbane, Queensland
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Stretton Location in Queensland
Population	4,686 (2021 census)
• Density	1,041/km2 (2,700/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4116
Area	4.5 km2 (1.7 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	22 km (14 mi) S of Brisbane GPO
LGA(s)	City of Brisbane (Calamvale Ward)
State electorate(s)	Stretton
Federal Division(s)	Rankin
Suburbs around Stretton: Sunnybank Hills Runcorn Kuraby Calamvale Stretton Karawatha Drewvale Drewvale Karawatha

Stretton is a suburb located in the southern part of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It's a place where about 4,686 people live, according to the 2021 census.

Exploring Stretton's Location

Stretton is about 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) away from the center of Brisbane. It shares its borders with several other suburbs. These include Calamvale, Sunnybank Hills, Karawatha, Kuraby, and Drewvale.

Stretton's Natural Landscape

The northern part of Stretton has some hills. However, as you move south, the land becomes flatter. The southern area is greener and has more plants. This is because it connects to Karawatha Forest in the southeast. It also joins the Calamvale Creek wetlands in the southwest.

A Look Back at Stretton's History

In the early 1800s, the area that is now Stretton was part of a much larger region. This region was known as Coopers Plains. In 1861, the Governor of Queensland, Governor Bowen, set aside a big area. This area stretched from Eight Mile Plains all the way to Stretton. It was called the Brisbane Agricultural Reserve.

Farming and Early Settlers

At first, this reserve was used for getting timber. But people soon found out that the land was great for farming. Settlers quickly started farms here. They grew popular fruits and vegetables. They also raised poultry, like chickens.

How Stretton Got Its Name

A military map from 1922 showed only four houses in the area. Stretton officially became a suburb of Brisbane in 1972. It was named after George Stretton. He was an early settler, a postmaster, and ran a hotel in Browns Plains in the 1870s.

Stretton State College Opens

A big event in Stretton's history was the opening of Stretton State College. This school welcomed its first students on January 1, 2006.

Who Lives in Stretton?

The people living in Stretton come from many different backgrounds. Let's look at some numbers from past surveys.

Population and Age

In 2011, Stretton had 4,067 people. About 51.5% were female and 48.5% were male. The average age was 36 years old. This was slightly younger than the average age for all of Australia.

Where People Come From

In 2011, about 41.6% of people in Stretton were born in Australia. This is lower than the national average. Many people were born in other countries. The most common countries of birth after Australia were China, Taiwan, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and India.

Languages Spoken at Home

About 41.4% of people in Stretton spoke only English at home. Many other languages are also spoken. The most popular ones were Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Hindi, and Korean. This shows how diverse the community is.

Income and Homes

In 2011, the average weekly household income in Stretton was $1,843. This was higher than the national average. Homes in Stretton also had higher average mortgage payments.

Recent Population Growth

By 2016, Stretton's population grew to 4,334 people. In 2021, it reached 4,686 people.

Learning in Stretton

Stretton has a large school that serves the community.

Stretton State College

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Stretton State College is a government school for both primary and secondary students. It teaches students from Prep (the first year of school) all the way to Year 12. The school is located at 226 Illaweena Street. In 2018, the school had 2,590 students. It also had 196 teachers and 101 non-teaching staff. The college also has a special program for students who need extra support.

Places to Visit and Shop

Stretton has several places for shopping and community activities.

Community and Worship

Hope Christian Assembly is a church located in Stretton. It is a multicultural Pentecostal Church. They hold their services at Stretton State College.

Shopping Options

For everyday needs, there are small local shops in Stretton. Nearby, you can find Calamvale Village on Kameruka Street. Sunnybank Hills Shopping Centre on Hellawell Road also provides basic shopping. For a larger shopping experience, Westfield Garden City is not far away in Upper Mount Gravatt.