Tennyson, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids TennysonBrisbane, Queensland |
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 Tennyson
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 1,109 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 850/km2 (2,200/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4105 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1.3 km2 (0.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 9.4 km (6 mi) SW of Brisbane GPO | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Brisbane (Tennyson Ward) |
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| State electorate(s) | Miller | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Moreton | ||||||||||||||
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Tennyson is a friendly suburb located in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It's found on the southern bank of the Brisbane River. In 2021, about 1,109 people called Tennyson home.
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Exploring Tennyson's Location
Tennyson is about 9.4 kilometers (5.8 miles) south-west of the main post office in Brisbane. It sits right on the southern side of the Brisbane River.
A railway line, also known as the Tennyson railway line, runs through the suburb. It comes from Sherwood in the south-west and leaves towards Yeerongpilly in the east.
The suburb has a few railway spots:
- Moolabin Yard railway station: This is a freight yard, which means it's used for moving goods by train, not passengers.
- Tennyson railway station: This used to be a stop for passengers, but it's not used anymore.
A Look Back: Tennyson's History
The area was first called Softstone or Softstone Pocket by one of the first settlers, James Strong. In 1887, it was decided to rename the railway siding to Tennyson.
A local businessman, Edgar Wright Walker, is thought to have suggested the name Tennyson. He named it after a famous British poet, Alfred Tennyson.
In 1888, many blocks of land in the Tennyson Estate were sold at an auction.
Schools in Tennyson's Past
Tennyson State School opened in 1934 on Lofter Street. It closed in 1972. A special school, Tennyson Special School, opened in 1973 on the same site. It was later renamed Tennyson Specific Purpose School in 2010.
The Tennyson Power Station started operating in 1953. It used coal to make electricity. It closed in 1986 and was later taken down.
Barrett Adolescent Centre Special School opened in 1985. It's a special school for students with mental health needs. It moved to the former Tennyson State School site later on.
The Queensland Tennis Centre
The Queensland Tennis Centre opened in 2009. It was built where the old Tennyson Power Station used to be. It cost about A$82 million (that's Australian dollars!).
This center hosts big tennis events, like the Brisbane International Tennis Tournament every January.
Who Lives in Tennyson?
In 2011, Tennyson had 859 people living there. The average age was 41 years old. Most people (70.8%) were born in Australia. Other countries people came from included England, New Zealand, and the Philippines.
Most people (83.6%) spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken included Vietnamese, Spanish, and Korean.
By 2016, the population grew to 1,019 people. In 2021, it reached 1,109 people.
Learning in Tennyson
Barrett Adolescent Centre Special School is a special high school (Years 7-12) for students who need support with complex mental health challenges. It's located at 38 Lofter Street. In 2018, it had 24 students.
There are no regular primary or secondary schools right in Tennyson. Students usually go to schools in nearby suburbs like Sherwood State School in Sherwood or Yeronga State School and Yeronga State High School in Yeronga.
Sports and Recreation
The Queensland Tennis Centre is a major sports spot in Tennyson. It's built on the land where the old power station used to be.
St Joseph's, Gregory Terrace, a boys' school, has large playing fields and a rowing shed in Tennyson. These are located along Oxley Creek, which forms the western edge of the suburb.
Getting Around Tennyson
Train services to the Tennyson railway station stopped after June 2011. There are no plans to start them again.
However, bus services have been running through Tennyson for over 50 years. These buses connect the suburb to the city center and to the suburb of Indooroopilly.
