Wooloowin, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wooloowin Brisbane, Queensland
Wooloowin State School, 2011
Wooloowin Location in Queensland
Population	4,029 (2021 census)
• Density	3,660/km2 (9,500/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4030
Area	1.1 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	6.1 km (4 mi) NNE of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Brisbane (Hamilton Ward)
State electorate(s)	Clayfield
Federal Division(s)	Brisbane
Suburbs around Wooloowin: Kedron Kalinga Kalinga Lutwyche Wooloowin Clayfield Lutwyche Albion Clayfield

Wooloowin is a suburb located in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It's known for its friendly community and historical buildings. In 2021, about 4,029 people lived in Wooloowin.

Where is Wooloowin?

Wooloowin is an inner-north suburb of Brisbane, Australia. It is located about 5 to 6 kilometres north of the city's main business area, the CBD. This makes it a convenient place to live, close to the city but still with its own unique feel.

A Look Back: Wooloowin's History

The name Wooloowin might come from an Indigenous Australian word. It could mean either a type of pigeon or a kind of fish. One of Brisbane's first judges, Alfred Lutwyche, lived here in a home called Kedron Lodge.

Early Schools and Churches

• Holy Cross Primary School first opened its doors in 1889.
• The Wooloowin Methodist Church started building in 1901. Sadly, a cyclone destroyed it before it was finished!
• The community rebuilt the church, and it officially opened in 1902.
• Later, in 1975, this church joined with another local church. It became Clayfield Uniting Church in 1977.
• Wooloowin State School welcomed its first students on September 15, 1914.
• Kedron State High School opened on January 23, 1956.

Changes to the Suburb Map

For a long time, Kalinga was a part of Wooloowin. However, on October 16, 2015, Kalinga became its own separate suburb. This changed the official boundaries of Wooloowin.

Who Lives in Wooloowin?

The number of people living in Wooloowin has changed a bit over the years:

• In 2011, there were 5,942 people.
• In 2016, the population was 3,938 people.
• By 2021, Wooloowin had a population of 4,029 people.

Historic Places in Wooloowin

Kedron Lodge, the original home of Justice Lutwyche.

Wooloowin has many places that are listed for their historical importance. These are called heritage-listed sites. They help us remember the past and protect important buildings. Some of these include:

• Kedron Lodge, which was the home of Justice Lutwyche.
• The former Albion Fire Station.
• The Holy Cross Laundry.
• The Brisbane City Council Tramways Substation No. 8.
• The Wooloowin State School building.

Some heritage sites that used to be in Wooloowin are now in the new suburb of Kalinga, like Kalinga Park.

Learning in Wooloowin

Wooloowin has two primary schools:

• Wooloowin State School is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It is located at 663 Lutwyche Road. In 2018, it had 325 students.
• Holy Cross School is a Catholic primary school, also for Prep to Year 6 students. It is located at 40 Morris Street. In 2018, it had 206 students.

While there isn't a high school directly in Wooloowin, Kedron State High School is very close by, just outside the suburb's border in Kedron.

Things to Do and See

• The Clayfield Uniting Church is actually located in Wooloowin, at 170 Bonney Avenue.
• Shaw Park is a popular place for sports. Many local rugby and cricket teams use its fields for games and practice.

Getting Around Wooloowin

It's easy to travel in and out of Wooloowin!

• Brisbane City Council buses (Route 721) serve the suburb.
• There are two train stations: Eagle Junction and Wooloowin.
• Some important government buildings are also in Wooloowin, including the State Emergency Services headquarters for Queensland.