Tingalpa, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tingalpa Brisbane, Queensland
Wynnum Road, 2015
Tingalpa Location in Queensland
Population	8,461 (2021 census)
• Density	951/km2 (2,460/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4173
Area	8.9 km2 (3.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	13.2 km (8 mi) E of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Brisbane (Doboy Ward)
State electorate(s)	Chatsworth
Federal Division(s)	Bonner
Suburbs around Tingalpa: Murarrie Hemmant Wynnum West Manly West Cannon Hill Tingalpa Wakerley Carina Carindale Belmont Gumdale

Tingalpa is a suburb in the city of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It's a place where many people live and go to school. In 2021, about 8,461 people called Tingalpa home.

Exploring Tingalpa's Location

Tingalpa is located in eastern Brisbane. A creek called Bulimba Creek forms its western border. This creek flows into the Brisbane River.

The suburb has a mix of homes. You can find older houses built after World War II, like wooden cottages. Newer areas have more modern brick and tile homes. Some of the land that used to be small farms is now being used for new houses. These new developments have helped Tingalpa's population grow.

A Look Back at Tingalpa's Past

Tingalpa has a long history. The area was first mapped in 1841. The name "Tingalpa" might come from an Aboriginal word about a "fat kangaroo." It could also be named after Tingalpa Creek, which is about 5 kilometers (3 miles) to the east. Another idea is that it comes from local Aboriginal words meaning "place of plants for stunning fish."

Early Settlements and Buildings

In 1863, a town was planned near Tingalpa Creek. This spot was called Old Tingalpa, but it was never built. Later, a new area called New Tingalpa was settled to the north-west.

A post office opened in Tingalpa in 1867. This helped people send and receive mail.

The beautiful Christ Church was built in 1868. It was designed by an architect named Richard Suter. You can find this historic church and its burial ground on Wynnum Road.

Royal Mail Hotel, 1876

The Royal Mail Hotel opened in 1870. It was an important stop for Cobb & Co stagecoaches, which were like old-fashioned buses. Today, the Tingalpa Hotel stands on the same spot.

Royal Mail Hotel, 1893

Starting a School in Tingalpa

In 1870, a local farmer wrote a letter asking for a school in Tingalpa. The community worked together to raise money. They bought land and built a temporary school.

The first Tingalpa school opened on August 1, 1873. Bernard McGouran was its first head teacher. The school started with 50 students. Many of the early students came to learn English, as the local Aboriginal language was often spoken. A new school building was built in 1923.

Tingalpa Cemetery and Local Government

The Tingalpa Cemetery had its first burial in 1875. It was later renamed Hemmant Cemetery in 1913. Even though it's called Hemmant Cemetery, it's actually located within Tingalpa.

In 1880, a local government area was created for Tingalpa. This area was quite large. In 1925, the western part of Tingalpa became part of the Greater City of Brisbane. The rest of the area later joined with another shire to form the City of Redland.

War memorial, 2015

A war memorial was built in 1919 on Wynnum and Manly Road. This made the area even more important.

In 2011, a large home improvement store called Masters opened in Tingalpa. It closed down in 2016.

How Many People Live in Tingalpa?

Tingalpa's population has grown a lot over the years. In 1954, about 1,400 people lived there. By 1980, that number had almost tripled!

In 2011, there were 8,539 people in Tingalpa. The average age was 35 years old. Most people (72.1%) were born in Australia. Other people came from countries like New Zealand, England, and the Philippines. English was the main language spoken.

By 2021, the population was 8,461 people.

Important Historic Places

Tingalpa has several places that are listed as important heritage sites. These are places that have special historical value. They include:

• Hemmant Cemetery on Hemmant-Tingalpa Road.
• Tingalpa War Memorial on Manly Road.
• Richmond Bridge on Wynnum Road.
• Christ Church and its cemetery on Wynnum Road.

Learning in Tingalpa

Tingalpa State School is a primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It's located on Wynnum Road. In 2018, the school had 432 students.

There are no high schools directly in Tingalpa. Students usually go to Brisbane Bayside State College in nearby Wynnum West.

Community Facilities

The Hemmant Cemetery and Crematorium is located in Tingalpa. Even though it's in Tingalpa, you access it from the neighboring suburb of Hemmant.

The Tingalpa Uniting Church is a place of worship on Belmont Road.

If you like horses, the Wynnum District Horse & Pony Club is in Tingalpa.

Parks and Green Spaces

Tingalpa has many parks and areas of bushland. These are great places to enjoy nature. Some of the parks include:

• Carmichael Park in the north.
• Kianawah Park in the south.
• Meadowlands Picnic Ground Park in the south-west, which is part of the Minnippi Parklands.

Kianawah Park is the oldest park in Tingalpa and has lots of facilities for people to use.

The Moreton Bay Sports Club is at Carmichael Park. It's a place where you can watch or play sports like cricket and soccer. The local soccer team, Wolves FC, plays here.

Tingalpa also has bike paths that go through its parks. These paths connect to a larger network of bike paths all over Brisbane.

Getting Around Tingalpa

The Murarrie railway station is nearby. From here, you can take a train west towards the city or east towards Manly and the bay. There are also several bus routes that connect Tingalpa to other nearby suburbs.