Pine Mountain Ipswich, Queensland | |||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Coordinates | 27°32′06″S152°43′12″E / 27.535°S 152.72°E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 1,667 (2016 census) [1] | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 43.07/km2 (111.56/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4306 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 38.7 km2 (14.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | City of Ipswich | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Ipswich West | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Blair | ||||||||||||||
|
Pine Mountain is a semi-rural locality in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. [2] In the 2016 census Pine Mountain had a population of 1,667 people. [1]
The locality is bounded on the north and east by the Brisbane River and to the north-west by its tributary Sandy Creek. It is bounded to the south by the Warrego Highway and to the south-west and west by the Brisbane Valley Highway. [3]
Worlds End Pocket is a pocket of the Brisbane River in the easternmost part of the locality.( 27°31′16″S152°45′30″E / 27.5211°S 152.7583°E ). [4]
Pine Mountain has the following mountains:
This area consists mostly of rural properties and acreages with historical farmhouses and buildings.[ citation needed ]
Araucaria cunninghamii, also known as the hoop pine is very common in the area.[ citation needed ]
The original inhabitants of the Pine Mountain area were the Ugarapul Aboriginal people. In 1824, the explorers John Oxley and Allan Cunningham mentioned meeting an elderly Aboriginal man who had been fishing with a spear near Upper Blackwall. Cunningham described his friendliness and his "open frankness of countenance" as he provided them with information regarding convenient places to cross the river and travelled with them to the foot of Pine Mountain. [8]
Pine Mountain (the mountain) was originally named Pine Ridge by John Oxley on 21 September 1824, but later became known as Pine Mountain. The locality takes its name from the mountain. [2]
By the 1850s, loggers had moved into the area due to abundant timber provided by the hoop pine. Some logs were transported to Ipswich using bullock teams, while others were transported down the Brisbane River.[ citation needed ]
After tracts of land were cleared farming commenced, with the early settlers producing lucerne, maize and cotton. Orchards were started and dairying became important. A small butter factory, a school and several churches were established. Of these only the Catholic Church remains.[ citation needed ]
The Congregational Church commenced services at Pine Mountain circa 1863. [9] In May 1873 a Congregational Chapel was erected on a 3.5-acre (1.4 ha) site with a chapel that was relocated from Bremer Mills (at Bundamba). [10] This chapel was used to house a provisional school under teacher Mr Bryce with an enrolment of 50 to 60 children and an average attendance of about 30 children. [11]
Pine Mountain State School opened circa 1864 and closed on 1963. [12] The school was at 820-838 Pine Mountain Road ( 27°32′41″S152°42′42″E / 27.5446°S 152.7117°E ). [13] [3]
Riverside Pine Mountain Provisional School opened in late 1876 and closed on 1882. [12]
On Sunday 24 February 1865 St John's Catholic Chapel was opened by Bishop James Quinn. It was built from pine on land donated by John Barnes with contributions from many in the community, both Catholic and Protestants. It was described as the second church erected in the district. [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] The chapel was destroyed by fire on Monday 14 September 1874. [19] [20] In 1879 St Andrew's Catholic Church was erected. [21] In 1934 a new St Michael's Catholic Church was erected. [22]
The Brisbane Valley railway line was established in 1884, connecting Ipswich to Lowood and passing through Pine Mountain. This line still exists but is disused.[ citation needed ]
A United Methodist Free Church opened at Pine Mountain on Sunday 13 September 1874 with a service conducted by the Reverend David Porteus of Ipswich. [23] The church building was described as being buit of pine at the very top of the mountain on the southern side, a site donated by Reuben Worley. [23] [24]
St Peter's Anglican Church opened circa 1886. It closed circa 1962. [25]
In the 2016 census Pine Mountain had a population of 1,667 people. [1]
St Michael's Catholic Church is at 856 Pine Mountain Road ( 27°32′34″S152°42′37″E / 27.5429°S 152.7104°E ). [26]
Boonah is a rural town and locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, the locality of Boonah had a population of 2,484 people.
Gatton is a rural town and locality in the Lockyer Valley Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, the locality of Gatton had a population of 7,101 people.
Kholo is a rural locality in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Kholo had a population of 396 people.
Rosewood is a rural town and locality in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, the locality of Rosewood had a population of 2,834 people.
Glamorgan Vale is a rural town and locality in the Somerset Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, the locality of Glamorgan Vale had a population of 404 people.
North Ipswich is a suburb of Ipswich in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, North Ipswich had a population of 4,515 people.
Booval is a suburb of Ipswich in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census Booval had a population of 2,622 people.
Walloon is a town and rural residential locality in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census the locality of Walloon had a population of 1,588 people.
Fairney View is a rural locality in the Somerset Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Fairney View had a population of 223 people.
Ebenezer is a rural locality in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Ebenezer had a population of 315 people.
Kalbar is a rural town and locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, the locality of Kalbar had a population of 1,093 people.
Dugandan is a rural town and locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Dugandan had a population of 593 people.
Maroon is a rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Maroon had a population of 149 people.
Peak Crossing is a rural locality split between the City of Ipswich and the Scenic Rim Region of Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Peak Crossing had a population of 965 people.
Lanefield is a rural locality in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Lanefield had a population of 107 people.
Milbong is a rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Milbong had a population of 161 people.
Milora is a rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Milora had a population of 108 people.
Upper Tenthill is a rural locality in the Lockyer Valley Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Upper Tenthill had a population of 234 people.
Croftby is a rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Croftby had a population of 133 people. The town of Teviot is within the locality.
Biarra is a rural locality in the Somerset Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Biarra had a population of 270 people.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link){{citation}}
: |author2=
has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)