Thornlands, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids ThornlandsRedland City, Queensland |
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 Thornlands
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 19,263 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 879.6/km2 (2,278/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4164 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 21.9 km2 (8.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Redland City | ||||||||||||||
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| Federal Division(s) | Bowman | ||||||||||||||
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Thornlands is a lovely coastal area in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Redland City region. In 2021, about 19,263 people called Thornlands home.
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Exploring Thornlands: Location and Landscape
Thornlands is located about 32 kilometers (20 miles) south-east of Brisbane. Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland.
You can easily get to Thornlands using roads like Boundary Road, Cleveland-Redland Bay Road, and Wellington Street.
Most of Thornlands is made up of homes where people live. However, some areas in the south are still used for farming. The number of people living here is growing fast because new houses are being built.
Thornlands Through Time: A Brief History
Thornlands started as part of the Cleveland area. In the past, a large piece of land here was leased by Joseph Clarke. He gave up his lease in 1858, which allowed smaller farmers to move in and settle.
The area got its name, Thornlands, from George Thorn. He owned a lot of land here, and his land was divided up around the year 1900. Like other nearby areas, Thornlands was mostly settled by farmers. They grew fruits such as citrus, bananas, and mangoes.
Thornlands State School opened its doors on 1 November 1910. It started with 14 students and Miss M. Fielding as their teacher.
Redland District Special School opened later, on 15 November 1975.
Carmel College is a Catholic secondary school. It was opened on 23 January 1993.
Bay View State School opened in 2010. During its planning, it was known as Thornlands South State School.
Who Lives in Thornlands: Population Facts
In 2006, Thornlands had a population of 10,520 people. Most of these people were of working age.
By 2011, the population grew to 12,807 people. About 51% were female and 49% were male. The average age was 38 years, which is just a little older than the average age in Australia.
Most people (70.2%) living in Thornlands were born in Australia. Other countries where people were born include England (9.2%), New Zealand (5.6%), and South Africa (2.1%). Most people (91%) spoke only English at home.
In 2016, Thornlands had 14,694 people. By 2021, the population had increased to 19,263 people.
Learning in Thornlands: Schools and Colleges
Thornlands has several schools for students of different ages:
- Thornlands State School is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It has a special education program too.
- Bay View State School is another government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It also offers a special education program.
- Redland District Special School is a special education school. It teaches students from early childhood up to Year 12.
- Faith Lutheran College (Beveridge Road campus) is a private secondary school. It teaches students from Year 7 to Year 12.
- Carmel College is a Catholic secondary school for students from Year 7 to Year 12.
There are no government secondary schools directly in Thornlands. Students usually go to high schools in nearby areas like Cleveland or Victoria Point.
Nazarene Theological College is a special college that teaches about theology. It helps prepare people for church ministry. Students from other Christian groups are also welcome to study there.
Fun Things to Do: Amenities in Thornlands
Thornlands has some great places for sports and activities:
- Redlands District Rugby League Football Club is a place for rugby league.
- Pinklands Netball and Pony Club offers netball and horse riding activities.
