Pullenvale, Queensland

Pullenvale Brisbane, Queensland
Population:	3,154 (2006)
Postcode:	4069
Area:	24.4 km² (9.4 sq mi)
LGA:	City of Brisbane Pullenvale Ward
State electorate:	Moggill
Federal Division:	Ryan
Suburbs around Pullenvale: Upper Brookfield Brookfield Kenmore Hills Kholo Pullenvale Kenmore Mount Crosby Anstead Pinjarra Hills

Pullenvale is situated approximately 15 km west of the Brisbane CBD of Queensland’s capital city. Pullenvale is named after early settler, Michael Pullen who in 1852 is said to have cleared a patch of dense bush around what is now Pullenvale with a single ox. Located in the southern foothills of Mount Elphinstone, Pullenvale features rolling hills and areas of bush land, and is spread over an area of approximately 24.4 square kilometres (9.4 sq mi).

Landmarks

Pullenvale Hall, located at 302 Grandview Road, Pullenvale, is an old pineapple packing shed. The Hall was donated by resident Jack Woodward. It is the centre of many small functions and classes run by the residents of Pullenvale in cooperation with the Local Council.

Sporting clubs

Moggill Pony Club Inc. was formed in 1960. The land located at, 41 O'Brien Road, Pullenvale, is owned by the Pony Club. The Pony Club is one of the oldest pony clubs in Queensland and covers four hectares of land.

Development

Pioneer Pullenvale residents developed a logging industry. The construction of Moggill Road, linking Brisbane with Ipswich via Moggill, made the area more accessible. Eventually the logging industry give way to small crop and dairy farming. The resulting tiny population of farming families led to the establishment of the Pullenvale State School in 1873. For the next 100 years or so the rural population remained steady, it was not until 1981 that the State School was rebuilt to cater for a great increase in population that stemmed from the encroaching Brisbane metropolis.

External links

• Brisrain webcentral, Used in general
• University of Queensland: Queensland Places: Pullenvale