Fitzgibbon Brisbane, Queensland | |||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Coordinates | 27°20′24″S153°02′04″E / 27.34°S 153.0344°E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 5,656 (2016 census) [1] | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 1,825/km2 (4,730/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4018 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 3.1 km2 (1.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
Location | 16.5 km (10 mi) N of Brisbane GPO | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | City of Brisbane (Bracken Ridge Ward) [2] | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Sandgate | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Petrie | ||||||||||||||
|
Fitzgibbon is a northern suburb of the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. [3] In the 2016 census, Fitzgibbon had a population of 5,656 people. [1]
The suburb is one of the smallest suburbs in Brisbane. The suburb is roughly triangular in shape, and is bounded by the North Coast railway, Cabbage Tree Creek, and Telegraph Road. [4] It was subdivided for residential use in the 1980s and 1990s. [4]
The suburb was named after Abram Fitzgibbon, who was chief engineer of railways in Queensland in the 1860s. [3] [5]
The area was previously the site of a council landfill. The landfill was first opened on 1 December 1981, and was located on Telegraph Road (now the Bill Brown Sports Reserve). On 14 January 1985, the site was closed and moved further south to Roghan Road (now the site of the Hidden World playground). It operated until 30 September 1995. [6]
Holy Spirit College opened in 2022. [7]
In the 2016 census, Fitzgibbon had a population of 5,656 people, 52.4% female and 47.6% male. The median age of the Fitzgibbon population was 33 years of age, 5 years below the Australian median. 54.9% of people living in Fitzgibbon were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 66.7%; the next most common countries of birth were India 9.6%, New Zealand 5.0%, Philippines 4.4%, England 2.8%, China 2.1%. 61.0% of people spoke only English at home; the next most popular languages were 3.5% Punjabi, 2.7% Hindi, 2.2% Tagalog, 2.2% Cantonese, 2.1% Mandarin. [1]
Holy Spirit College is a Catholic secondary school for boys and girls at 441 Beams Road ( 27°20′55″S153°01′58″E / 27.3487°S 153.0329°E ). It opened in 2022 initially offering Year 7 schooling. [8] The school has been planned to grow to up to 900 students. [9]
There are no government schools in Fitzgibbon. The nearest government primary schools are in neighborouging Taigum and Bracken Ridge. The nearest government secondary schools are Sandgate District State High School in neighbouring Deagon and Aspley State High School in Aspley. [10]
There is a small shopping strip located between 524-530 Roghan Road, which features a medical clinic, a convenience store, bakery, spice shop, as well as a variety of multicultural dining options. It is located opposite the Fitzgibbon Community Centre, which is a family friendly learning and social inclusion hub. [11]
There are a number of parks, including
The Emily Seebohm Aquatic Centre is located on the border between Bracken Ridge and Fitzgibbon, which officially opened on 14 February 2016, based at 523 Telegraph Road. The pool offers swimming lessons, squad programs and aqua aerobics. It is named after notable resident, Emily Seebohm, as a result of a naming competition for the public pool held by the city council prior to its official opening.
Calamvale is a southern suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Calamvale had a population of 17,124 people.
Albion is an inner north-eastern suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Albion had a population of 2,296 people.
Aspley is a suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Aspley had a population of 12,108 people.
Geebung is a suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Geebung had a population of 4,626 people.
Chermside is a suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Chermside had a population of 11,426 people. The suburb is situated 9.8 kilometres (6.1 mi) by road north of the Brisbane CBD. It is home to a large Westfield shopping centre.
Bald Hills is the northernmost suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census Bald Hills had a population of 6,502 people.
Wooloowin is a suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Wooloowin had a population of 3,938 people.
Bracken Ridge is a northern suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Bracken Ridge had a population of 16,936 people.
Acacia Ridge is a southern suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Acacia Ridge had a population of 7,429 people.
Algester is a southern suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Algester had a population of 8,433 people.
The Division of Petrie is an Australian Electoral Division in Queensland.
Carseldine is a suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Carseldine had a population of 9,541 people.
New Farm is an inner northern riverside suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, New Farm had a population of 12,454 people.
Boondall is a suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Boondall had a population of 9,217 people.
Newstead is an inner northern riverside suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. At the 2021 census, it had a population of 7,496.
Zillmere is a suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Zillmere had a population of 8,967 people.
Taigum is a northern suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Taigum had a population of 6,495 people.
Virginia is a suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Virginia had a population of 2,209 people.
Bridgeman Downs is a northern suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is located 15.2 kilometres (9.4 mi) from the city centre and borders Moreton Bay Region to the west.
Gympie Road is a major road in the northern suburbs of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The road forms part of the main road route from the Brisbane Central Business District (CBD) to the northern suburbs, Sunshine Coast and east coast of Queensland.