Virginia, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Virginia Brisbane, Queensland
Sandgate Road, 2014
Virginia Location in Queensland
Population	2,395 (2021 census)
• Density	798/km2 (2,070/sq mi)
Established	1880s
Postcode(s)	4014
Area	3.0 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	12.2 km (8 mi) NNE of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Brisbane (Deagon Ward and Northgate Ward)
State electorate(s)	Nudgee
Federal Division(s)	Lilley
Suburbs around Virginia: Geebung Boondall Banyo Geebung Virginia Banyo Wavell Heights Nundah Northgate

Virginia is a suburb located in the city of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It's a place where about 2,395 people lived in 2021.

Exploring Virginia's Location

Virginia - Downfall Creek

Virginia is about 9.8 kilometers (6.1 miles) from the center of Brisbane. By road, it's about 13.9 kilometers (8.6 miles) away.

This suburb is also close to many important work areas. For example, it's only 5.1 kilometers (3.2 miles) from Brisbane Airport. It's also near Chermside (3.59 km or 2.23 mi) and the Port of Brisbane (9.25 km or 5.75 mi).

Virginia is mostly a place where people live. You'll see many traditional Queenslander-style houses made of timber and tin.

Parks and Green Spaces

Virginia has several lovely parks. There's a long park along Downfall Creek. You can also find a recreation area and a large golf course. In total, there are more than six parks in the suburb.

Most parks offer free facilities from the council. These include barbecues, sports fields, and water fountains. They also have easy access for people with disabilities and fitness stations. There are two special parks for dogs near Geebung and Wavell Heights. These are also along Downfall Creek.

Virginia's Past: A Brief History

People believe the suburb got its name from the U.S. state of Virginia.

Long ago, Virginia was mostly farmland. It became a recognized district in 1888. This happened when the North Coast railway line first opened.

A post office started operating in Virginia in 1898.

From the 1890s, more industries began to set up in Virginia. This included places that made bricks and pipes, along with other factories.

Virginia State School welcomed its first students on February 2, 1920.

It wasn't until the 1950s that many homes were built in Virginia. This is when more people started moving to live there.

Who Lives in Virginia: Population Facts

In 2011, Virginia had a population of 2,061 people.

By 2016, the number grew to 2,209 people. About 50.8% were female and 49.2% were male. The average age in Virginia was 35 years old. This is a bit younger than the average age for all of Australia.

About 20.3% of the people were under 15 years old. People aged 65 and over made up 10.3% of the population. Most people (75.5%) living in Virginia were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included New Zealand (4.5%) and England (2.9%).

Most people (83.2%) spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken included Hindi, Nepali, and Punjabi. In 2016, the average weekly income for households in Virginia was $2,550. This was higher than the average for Queensland and Australia.

In 2021, Virginia's population reached 2,395 people.

Important Historic Places

Virginia has one site listed as a heritage place. This means it's an important historical spot.

• 1690 Sandgate Road: Virginia State School

Learning in Virginia

Virginia State School is a public primary school. It teaches students from Prep to Year 6. Both boys and girls attend this school. It is located at 1690 Sandgate Road.

In 2018, the school had 440 students. It also had 33 teachers and 19 other staff members. The school also offers a special education program.

There are no high schools directly in Virginia. The closest public high school is Earnshaw State College. It is in the nearby suburb of Banyo.

Local Services and Activities

The Virginia Tongan Church meets at 367 Zillmere Road. This church is part of the Wesleyan Methodist Church.

Even though it's called the Virginia Golf Club, it's actually located in the next suburb, Banyo. You can find it on Elliott Road.

Getting Around Virginia

Virginia is well-connected to many places. You can easily get to Brisbane CBD, Brisbane Airport, and the Redcliffe Peninsula.

Two railway lines run through the suburb. Virginia railway station offers train services. These trains go to the city center, Redcliffe Peninsula, and Caboolture. Bindha railway station also provides regular train services. These go to Brisbane and Shorncliffe.

In 2011, about 17.4% of working people used public transport to get to work. Most people (60.3%) traveled by car, either driving or as a passenger.

One of Transport for Brisbane's bus depots is also located in Virginia.