Yeerongpilly, Queensland

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Yeerongpilly
Brisbane,  Queensland
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Station Road Industrial Area
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Yeerongpilly
Coordinates 27°31′48″S153°00′43″E / 27.5300°S 153.0119°E / -27.5300; 153.0119 (Yeerongpilly (centre of suburb))
Population2,033 (2021 census) [1]
 • Density1,070/km2 (2,770/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4105
Area1.9 km2 (0.7 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location8.5 km (5 mi) SW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s) City of Brisbane
(Tennyson Ward) [2]
State electorate(s) Miller
Federal division(s) Moreton
Suburbs around Yeerongpilly:
Indooroopilly Yeronga Annerley
Tennyson Yeerongpilly Moorooka
Rocklea Rocklea Moorooka

Yeerongpilly is a southern suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. [3] In the 2021 census, Yeerongpilly had a population of 2,033 people. [1]

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Geography

Yeerongpilly is 8.5 kilometres (5.3 mi) south-west of the Brisbane GPO. [4]

A small section of the north eastern boundary runs along Ipswich Road.

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Fairfield Road

History

Yeerongpilly is an Aboriginal word meaning rain coming according to Thomas Petrie [5] or is derived from the Aboriginal words yurong meaning rain or yarung meaning sandy or gravelly. The suffix "pilly" means a gully or watercourse. [3]

Yeerongpilly grew from an area named Boggo, [3] which was logged for timber for Brisbane.[ citation needed ]

In April 1885, "Lathorn Estate" made up of 118 allotments were advertised to be auctioned by James R. Dickson & Co. A map advertising the auction states the Estate consisted of 118 subdivisions of 131 Portion, Parish of Yeerongpilly. [6] Newspaper advertising states the Estate was "situated at the junction of Ipswich and Boggo Roads" and "within a quarter of a mile of Yeerong Railway Station". [7]

In October 1887, 24 large allotments of the "Ortive Estate" were advertised to be auctioned by G. T. Bell, Auctioneer. A map advertising the auction states the Estate was "close to South Coast Junction Railway Station." [8] Newspaper advertising states the Estate was "within stone throw of railway station" with "24 grand large-sized building allotments, all over 20 perches". [9]

In February 1890, "Grand View Estate" made up of 18 allotments were advertised to be auctioned by John W. Todd. A map advertising the auction states the Estate was bordered by Fairfield Road and Boundary Road. [10] Newspaper advertising states the Estate was "directly opposite the South Brisbane cemetery" and offers "magnificent views of the River, Mountains and surrounding land." [11]

Golfers tee off at the Brisbane Golf Club Championship Tournament at Yeerongpilly Links, Brisbane, 1910 StateLibQld 2 118032 Golfers tee off at the Brisbane Golf Club Championship Tournament at Yeerongpilly Links, Brisbane, 1910.jpg
Golfers tee off at the Brisbane Golf Club Championship Tournament at Yeerongpilly Links, Brisbane, 1910

The Brisbane Golf Club was established in the suburb in 1896. [12]

A Queensland Government research complex, last known as the Animal Research Institute, occupied a site adjacent to Fairfield Road from 1909 to 2011.

In October 1927, 14 allotments of "Riverside Estate" were advertised to be auctioned by Thornton & Pearce, Auctioneers. A map advertising the auction states that the Estate was "only a few yards from Tennyson station, within easy walking distance". [13] Newspaper advertising states the Estate allotments were "the last of the select, High River frontage sites" with "appealing views of the river and mountains". [14]

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2010–2011 Queensland floods

The Brisbane River makes up a very small section of the northern boundary of the locality while a small section of the western boundary follows Oxley Creek. [15] Parts of Yeerongpilly were affected by the 2010–2011 Queensland floods. Insurance claims for damage created by the flood were the second highest in the state, according to Suncorp Insurance. [16]

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Yeerongpilly had a population of 1,934 people, 50.8% female and 49.2% male. The median age of the Yeerongpilly population was 32 years. The most common ancestries in Yeerongpilly were English 25.9%, Australian 21.0%, Irish 11.6%, Scottish 8.5% and German 4.0%. In Yeerongpilly (State Suburbs), 70.2% of people were born in Australia. The most common countries of birth were New Zealand 3.6%, England 3.4%, India 1.9%, Vietnam 1.5% and China (excludes SARs and Taiwan) 1.3%. 78.1% of people only spoke English at home. Other languages spoken at home included Vietnamese 2.1%, Mandarin 1.4%, Arabic 1.1%, Cantonese 1.0% and Spanish 0.9%. [17]

In the 2021 census, Yeerongpilly had a population of 2,033 people. [1]

Heritage listings

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Animal Research Institute

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

Education

There are no schools in Yeerongpilly. The nearest primary school is Yeronga State School in Yeronga to the north. The nearest secondary school is Yeronga State High School in Yeronga. [15]

Transport

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Yeerongpilly railway station, 2019

Yeerongpilly railway station provides access to regular Queensland Rail City network services to Brisbane, Beenleigh and Ferny Grove.

The original proposal for the Cross River Rail project was to have its southern tunnel portal approximately at the Cardross St overbridge. The current proposal has relocated the southern tunnel portal to Dutton Park.

Sport

The Brisbane Golf Club is a 36 hole, private golf club and includes facilities such as driving range and pro shop. [12]

Notable people

See also

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