Hawthorne, Queensland

Hawthorne Brisbane,  Queensland
The Hawthorne cinema
Hawthorne
Coordinates	27°28′00″S153°03′30″E / 27.4666°S 153.0583°E / -27.4666; 153.0583
Population	4,989 (2016 census) [1]
• Density	3,120/km2 (8,080/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4171
Area	1.6 km2 (0.6 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	6.5 km (4 mi) E of Brisbane CBD [2]
LGA(s)	City of Brisbane (Morningside Ward) [3]
State electorate(s)	Bulimba
Federal division(s)	Griffith
Suburbs around Hawthorne: Teneriffe Bulimba Balmoral New Farm Hawthorne Morningside New Farm Norman Park Morningside

Hawthorne is a suburb of the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. ^[4] In the 2016 census, Hawthorne had a population of 4,989 people. ^[1]

Geography

Hawthorne is located 6.5 kilometres (4.0 mi) by road east of the CBD. ^[2]

Toponymy

There are two theories about the name of the suburb. One is that butcher William Baynes purchased land in the area in 1875 and named the area after Hawthorn in Melbourne where he lived before his arrival in Queensland in 1859. ^[4] An alternative theory is that Baynes planted many hawthorne bushes in the 1850s and 1860s. ^[5]

History

Hawthorne started as a farming district in the 1860s, and was gradually subdivided as Brisbane grew. This was helped by the introduction of ferry and tram services.

In February 1885, the "Hawthorne Estate" was advertised for sale by Arthur Martin & Co. ^[6] The reverse of the advertisement included a sketch of the Hawthorne Estate from across the river. ^[7]

In October 1885 the "Galloway's Hill Estate" was advertised to be auctioned by Arthur Martin & Co. ^[8] A map shows the blocks, including river front land, in Wendell Street, Waldo Street, and adjoining land in Hawthorne Road. ^[9]

The "Oak Park Estate", made up of blocks on Orchard Street, Park Street and Oak Street, was first advertised for sale in September 1885. ^[10] A map advertising 33 allotments in the estate to be auctioned on 13 August 1887 shows the auctioneer was G.T. Bell & Co. ^[11] Due to inclement weather that sale was postponed to 20 August 1887. ^[12]

The "Bulimba Road Estate", made up of 200 blocks near the Hawthorne Estate, was advertised for sale in June 1887. ^{[13] [14]} A map advertising the estate shows the blocks near Bulimba Road (now Hawthorne Road) for auction by Arthur Martin & Co. ^[15]

The "Bulimba Park Estate", comprising 78 allotments in the area that is now Mullens Street, Barton Road and adjoining lots on Hawthorne Road and Riding Road, was advertised for sale in November 1887. ^[16] A map of the estate notes the seller of the land as the Metropolitan Freehold Land & Building Company Limited, and the auctioneer as G.T. Bell. ^[17]

In November 1888 the "Circular Quay Estate", made up of 40 allotments, including six riverfront blocks, within five minutes' walk to the Bulimba steam ferry, was advertised to be auctioned by John Macnamara & Co. ^[18] A map shows the lots in the area of land currently bordered by Leura Avenue. ^[19]

On 14 November 1914, a Church of Church was erected in a day. A Bible school had been previously established in 1912 by Mr R. Halgh, using a hall near the Hawthorne ferry wharf. In 1970, the building was raised and renovated with the addition of a ground hall for use as a hall. ^[20]

Lourdes Hill College was established in February 1916 by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan. ^[21] It was officially dedicated on Sunday 7 May 1916 by Roman Catholic Archbishop of Brisbane, James Duhig. ^[22]

In September 1935, "Barton Lodge Estate", comprising six blocks on Barton Road and Gordon Street, were advertised to be auctioned by Cameron Bros. ^[23] A map advertising the auction shows three of the blocks with river frontage and all within walking distance of the Hawthorne ferry and the Balmoral tram terminus. ^[24]

Demographics

The 2011 Census recorded 4,775 residents in Hawthorne, of whom 50.5% were female and 49.5% were male. The median age of the population was 33; four years younger than the Australian median. 71.3% of people living in Hawthorne were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 69.8%. The other most common countries of birth were England (5.1%), New Zealand (3.9%), Scotland (0.9%), the United States (0.9%), and South Africa (0.8%). 88% of people only spoke English at home, while the next most commonly spoken languages were Spanish (0.8%), Greek (0.7%), French (0.6%), Japanese (0.4%), and Italian (0.4%). ^[25]

In the 2016 census, Hawthorne had a population of 4,989 people. ^[1]

Education

Lourdes Hill College is a Catholic secondary (7–12) school for girls at 86 Hawthorne Road ( 27°28′12″S153°03′32″E / 27.4699°S 153.0589°E / -27.4699; 153.0589 (Lourdes Hill College) ). ^{[26] [27]} In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 1,234 students with 87 teachers (86 full-time equivalent) and 69 non-teaching staff (57 full-time equivalent). ^[28]

Landmarks

The Hawthorne Cinema complex, on Hawthorne Road, is a classic theatre, opened in the 1940s it contains a large curved screen - one of the largest in Brisbane, as well as 2 smaller screens. It is part of the Cineplex Australia chain of cinemas, also including the Balmoral, Southbank and the (newly opened) Victoria Point cinema complexes. Hawthorne is home to several parks, and has numerous public transport options and a CityCat stop. Lourdes Hill College is an independent girls college in the heart of Hawthorne, that opened in 1916.

Aerial view of Hawthorne taken in 1947

Heritage listings

Hawthorne has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

• 35 Amy Street: House ^[29]
• 62 Balmoral Street: Brethrens Meeting Room ^[30]
• 142 Barton Road: House ^[31]
• 156 Barton Road: Airdrie ^[32]
• 28 Gordon Street: Hawthorne Ferry Terminal & Hardcastle Park ^[33]
• 46 Hawthorne Road: Halcyon ^[34]
• 86 Hawthorne Road: Lourdes Hill College ^[35]
• 159 Hawthorne Road: former Hawthorne Presbyterian Church ^[36]
• 25 Virginia Avenue: House ^[37]

Transport

Hawthorne is well serviced by public transport with Bus, CityCat and close proximity to Morningside railway station. Hawthorne is located in zone 1 ^[38] of the Translink integrated public transport system.

Train

Hawthorne is located under 2 km (1.2 mi) away from Morningside railway station, which provides Queensland Rail City network services to the Brisbane CBD and Cleveland.

Bus

Hawthorne is serviced by two bus routes, the 230 and the 232. Each bus route provides access to the Brisbane CBD, Fortitude Valley as well as other suburbs listed below.

Bus Routes:
230: Bulimba, Riding Rd, Gabba, South Brisbane, City, Valley
232: Cannon Hill, Balmoral, Bulimba, East Brisbane, Fortitude Valley, City

Ferry

The Hawthorne ferry wharf provides CityCat services to Brisbane CBD, South Bank Parklands, and other suburbs on the CityCat network.

References

1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Hawthorne (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
2. Centre for the Government of Queensland. "Hawthorne". Archived from the original on 3 June 2014. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
3. "Morningside Ward". Brisbane City Council. Archived from the original on 17 April 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
4. "Hawthorne – suburb in City of Brisbane (entry 48297)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 25 January 2020.
5. Gregory, Helen; Dianne Mclay (2010). Building Brisbane's History: Structure, Sculptures, Stories and Secrets. Warriewood, New South Wales: Woodslane Press. p. 112. ISBN   978-1-921606-19-9.
6. "Hawthorne Estate". State Library of Queensland. 1885. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
7. "1885 Hawthorne - Sketch of Hawthorne Estate". Suburb Maps. 28 February 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
8. "Classified Advertising". The Brisbane Courier . Vol. XL, no. 8, 650. Queensland, Australia. 2 October 1885. p. 2. Archived from the original on 24 December 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2019– via National Library of Australia.
9. "Galloway's Hill Estate" (1885) [Map]. Collections. State Library of Queensland.
10. "Advertising". The Telegraph . No. 4, 067. Queensland, Australia. 24 September 1885. p. 7. Retrieved 29 October 2019– via National Library of Australia.
11. "The Oak Park Estate 33 allotments, subdivision 2 of portion 64, Parish of Bulimba" (n.d.) [Map]. Collections. State Library of Queensland.
12. "Advertising". The Telegraph . No. 4, 632. Queensland, Australia. 12 August 1887. p. 5. Retrieved 29 October 2019– via National Library of Australia.
13. "Advertising". The Telegraph . No. 4, 555. Queensland, Australia. 14 May 1887. p. 8. Archived from the original on 24 December 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2019– via National Library of Australia.
14. "Advertising". The Telegraph . No. 4, 578. Queensland, Australia. 10 June 1887. p. 6. Archived from the original on 24 December 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2019– via National Library of Australia.
15. "Bulimba Road estate [Hawthorne]" (1887) [Map]. Collections. State Library of Queensland.
16. "Advertising". The Telegraph . No. 4, 710. Queensland, Australia. 11 November 1887. p. 5. Archived from the original on 24 December 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2019– via National Library of Australia.
17. "The Bulimba Park Estate" (1887) [Map]. Collections. State Library of Queensland.
18. "Classified Advertising". The Brisbane Courier . Vol. XLV, no. 9, 611. Queensland, Australia. 2 November 1888. p. 10. Archived from the original on 24 December 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2019– via National Library of Australia.
19. "Circular Quay Estate [Hawthorne]" [Map]. Collections. State Library of Queensland.
20. Haigh, George; Churches of Christ in Queensland (1983), Churches of Christ in Queensland: 100 years venturing in faith, Historical Committee, Conference of Churches of Christ in Queensland, p. 123, ISBN   978-0-909116-38-5
21. Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN   978-1-921171-26-0
22. "HAWTHORNE COGENT". Daily Standard . Queensland, Australia. 8 May 1916. p. 4. Archived from the original on 24 December 2020. Retrieved 15 March 2020– via Trove.
23. "Advertising". The Telegraph . Queensland, Australia. 25 September 1935. p. 24. Archived from the original on 24 December 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2019– via National Library of Australia.
24. "Barton Lodge Estate, Hawthorn" (1935) [Map]. Collections. State Library of Queensland.
25. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Hawthorne (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
26. "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
27. "Lourdes Hill College". Archived from the original on 7 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
28. "ACARA School Profile 2017". Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
29. "35 Amy Street, Hawthorne". Brisbane Heritage Register. Brisbane City Council . Retrieved 9 March 2020.
30. "Brethrens Meeting Room". Brisbane Heritage Register. Brisbane City Council . Retrieved 9 March 2020.
31. "142 Barton Road, Hawthorne". Brisbane Heritage Register. Brisbane City Council . Retrieved 9 March 2020.
32. "Airdrie". Brisbane Heritage Register. Brisbane City Council . Retrieved 9 March 2020.
33. "Hawthorne Ferry Terminal & Hardcastle Park (entry 602212)". Queensland Heritage Register . Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
34. "Halcyon". Brisbane Heritage Register. Brisbane City Council . Retrieved 9 March 2020.
35. "Lourdes Hill College". Brisbane Heritage Register. Brisbane City Council . Retrieved 9 March 2020.
36. "Hawthorne Presbyterian Church (former)". Brisbane Heritage Register. Brisbane City Council . Retrieved 9 March 2020.
37. "25 Virginia Avenue, Hawthorne". Brisbane Heritage Register. Brisbane City Council . Retrieved 9 March 2020.
38. "230109-brisbane-fare-zones.pdf". translink.widen.net. Retrieved 20 May 2023.

Further reading

• Ward, Peita (2016), Shine: the story and spirit of Lourdes Hill College 1916-2016, Hawthorne, Qld. Lourdes Hill College, ISBN   978-0-646-94556-9

External links

• "Hawthorne". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.
• Bulimba and Hawthorne - Visit Brisbane
• Bulimba & Hawthorne urban village