Carindale, Queensland
| Carindale Brisbane, Queensland |
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 Creek Road, Carindale |
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| Population: | 15,135 (2006)[1] | ||||||||||||
| Established: | 1980 | ||||||||||||
| Postcode: | 4152 | ||||||||||||
| Location: | 10 km (6 mi) east of Brisbane CBD | ||||||||||||
| LGA: | City of Brisbane, Chandler Ward |
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| State electorate: | Chatsworth | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division: | Bonner | ||||||||||||
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Carindale is a suburb of the city of Brisbane, which has a population of approximately 15,135 people[1] and contains around 4,976 dwellings.[1] The greater area was formerly known as Belmont.
In 1973 Carindale Nursing Home was opened in Foxglove St, Mt Gravatt East and in 1978 permission was granted to the developers to use Carindale as the name of the new shopping centre. In 1980 the suburb of Carindale was created.
Notable features of the suburb include a large shopping centre - Westfield Carindale, the Pacific Golf Club, Belmont State School, Belmont Bushland Reserve, Belmont Private Hospital (psychiatric only) and Bulimba Creek. The Gateway Motorway borders the suburb.
In addition to Indooroopilly in the west; Chermside on the north-side; and Mount Gravatt on the south side, the suburb has been described as a mini-CBD.
Surrounding suburbs include Belmont, Carina, Carina Heights, Mansfield, Cannon Hill, Tingalpa, Mount Gravatt East and Mackenzie. Public transport runs frequently to and from Carindale and the City via Old Cleveland Road and Creek Road, leading to the South East Busway.
Federally, the people of Carindale are represented by Ross Vasta MP (Liberal National Party) in the seat of Bonner. On a state level, the seat of Chatsworth is held by Steve Kilburn (Labor)[2]. Adrian Schrinner (Liberal) is Brisbane City Councillor for Chandler Ward [3].
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[edit] Demographics
In the 2006 Census, Carindale had an official resident population of 15,135. 29.3% of the suburb were born overseas with New Zealand, South Africa, Italy, England and Hong Kong being the most common. 22% of the suburb also stated that English was their second language with first being Greek (4.0%), Cantonese (2.8%), Italian (2.2%), Mandarin (1.4%), Vietnamese (0.8%). 20 to 39 year olds are the most prevalent age group in Carindale, with 30% of residents in this bracket. The next most common are people aged 40 to 59 (27%), then 5 to 19 (21%), 60+ (16%) and 0 to 4 (7%).
[edit] Retail
The suburb is home to one of the largest Westfield Shopping Centres in Brisbane, Westfield Carindale. The large shopping complex features a Myer and David Jones Departments store as well as various other stores.
[edit] Housing
The area is of a high socio-economic condition, which is evidenced by the "mini-mansions" that form much of the suburb. In recent years, many high density apartment blocks have been approved through-out the retail area of the suburb and are now under construction. The apartments rise up to the maximum height of 8 floors.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Carindale (Brisbane City) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=SSC31117&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
- ^ Queensland Parliament (2009). "Kilburn, Steven Andrew (Steve)". http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/view/legislativeAssembly/documents/memberBio/KilburnSteven.htm. Retrieved 17 September 2009.
- ^ Chandler Ward - Brisbane City Council
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Coordinates: 27°30′S 153°06′E / 27.5°S 153.1°E
