Victoria Point, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Victoria Point Redland City, Queensland
Colburn Avenue, 2014
Victoria Point Location in Queensland
Population	15,020 (2016 census)
• Density	853.4/km2 (2,210/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4165
Area	17.6 km2 (6.8 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	8.6 km (5 mi) SSE of Cleveland 35 km (22 mi) SE of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	Redland City
State electorate(s)	Redlands
Federal Division(s)	Bowman
Suburbs around Victoria Point: Thornlands Moreton Bay Coochiemudlo Island Thornlands Victoria Point Moreton Bay Mount Cotton Redland Bay Redland Bay

Victoria Point is a coastal locality in Redland City, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Victoria Point had a population of 15,020 people.

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Victoria Point recorded a population of 15,020 people, 52.9% female and 47.1% male. The median age of the Victoria Point population was 45 years, 7 years above the national median of 38. 74% of people living in Victoria Point were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were England 7.3%, New Zealand 5.1%, South Africa 1.3%, Scotland 0.8%, Netherlands 0.5%. 91% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 0.3% German, 0.3% Afrikaans, 0.2% Spanish, 0.2% Italian, 0.2% Punjabi.

Retirement villages

In 2007, there is a growing elderly population with six retirement villages currently in the suburb.

Sporting clubs

The Redland Australian Football Club, often referred to as the Redlands Bombers, competes in the North East Australian Football League and provides many sporting opportunities for the area.

Education

Victoria Point is home to four schools, two state and two private.

Victoria Point State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at School Road (27°35′03″S 153°17′45″E / 27.5841°S 153.2957°E / -27.5841; 153.2957 (Victoria Point State School)). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 520 students with 38 teachers (33 full-time equivalent) and 27 non-teaching staff (15 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.

St Rita's Primary School is a Catholic primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 39 Benfer Road (27°35′30″S 153°17′39″E / 27.5917°S 153.2943°E / -27.5917; 153.2943 (St Rita's Primary School)). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 535 students with 38 teachers (32 full-time equivalent) and 23 non-teaching staff (15 full-time equivalent). The school operates its own church.

Faith Lutheran College is a private primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 132 Link Road (27°35′05″S 153°17′36″E / 27.5848°S 153.2933°E / -27.5848; 153.2933 (Faith Lutheran College)). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 840 students with 66 teachers (60 full-time equivalent) and 64 non-teaching staff (32 full-time equivalent).

Victoria Point State High School is a government secondary (7-12) school for boys and girls at 93-131 Benfer Road (27°35′44″S 153°17′16″E / 27.5955°S 153.2878°E / -27.5955; 153.2878 (Victoria Point State High School)). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 1155 students with 95 teachers (89 full-time equivalent) and 41 non-teaching staff (32 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.