Tingalpa, Queensland

Tingalpa Brisbane City Council, Queensland
Population:	8,173 (2006 census)
Postcode:	4173
Location:	10 km (6 mi) from Brisbane GPO
LGA:	City of Brisbane
State electorate:	Electoral district of Chatsworth
Federal Division:	Division of Bonner
Suburbs around Tingalpa: Murarrie Hemmant Wynnum West Cannon Hill Tingalpa Wakerley Carina Belmont Gumdale

Tingalpa is located near Manly West and Belmont, Queensland in the Eastern suburbs of Brisbane, Australia. It is located 10 kilometres (6 mi) east of the Brisbane CBD.

The suburb has some older style homes built in the post war period – weatherboard and chamferboard post war cottages in particular. Most of the new estates are made up of typically low set and high set brick and tile homes. Previously the land that is now being developed into residential zones was devoted to small farmlets and semi-industrial developments.

The recent developments, which occurred in the last 5 years, are increasing the population and the median house prices of the suburb. Proximity to the Gateway Motorway makes the suburb convenient for accessing the main routes to the Gold and Sunshine Coasts.

Also convenient is the nearby Murrarie railway station that runs west to the City and east to Manly and the bay. There are also several bus routes from Tingalpa to neighbouring suburbs.

Shopping

Tingalpa has two small local shopping centres: Twin Parks Shopping Centre located on Wynnum Road, Tingalpa and one located on Belmont Road, Belmont. There are two large shopping centres within a 10 minute drive; Wynnum Plaza has Kmart, Coles, Woolworths, Dan Murphys, Fitness First and 59 Specialty stores whilst Carindale Shopping Centre features Myer, David Jones and a large selection of specialty shops. Both the Twin Parks and the Cannon Hill shopping centres are only basic centres.

In 2011, one of the first Masters Home Improvement retail outlets in Queensland opened in Tingalpa and is located at the intersection of Wynnym Road and New Cleveland Road.

Schools

Tingalpa has one primary school, Tingalpa State School, which currently has around 300 students. There are three high schools, Balmoral S.H.S, Wynnum S.H.S. and Brisbane Bayside State College, all within approximately 7 kilometres (4 mi) of Tingalpa.

Leisure

Tingalpa features a large amount of parks and bushland. Well known Meadowlands Park and Minnippi Park are located less than 5 minutes drive from Tingalpa. Bulimba Creek passes through these parks on its way to the Brisbane River. Moreton Bay Sports Club is also located at Carmichael Park next to the creek. The venue hosts cricket and Brisbane Premier League matches with 2001 and 2010 grand final winners Wolves FC.

External links

• Our Brisbane - Tingalpa Profile
• University of Queensland: Queensland Places: Tingalpa