Woodridge is a town and suburb in the City of Logan, Queensland, Australia.[2][3] In the 2021 census, the suburb of Woodridge had a population of 12,982 people.[1]
| Woodridge Logan City, Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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 Station Road, Woodridge | |||||||||||||||
  Woodridge | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 27°37′54″S 153°06′34″E / 27.6316°S 153.1094°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 12,982 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 2,762/km2 (7,150/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4114 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 4.7 km2 (1.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Logan City | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Woodridge | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Rankin | ||||||||||||||
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Geography
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The suburb is immediately north of Logan Central and is 20 km south-east of central Brisbane.[4]
Booran is a neighbourhood with the suburb (27°37′40″S 153°06′06″E / 27.6279°S 153.1018°E). It was the site of the historic town of Booran, which was bounded by the (then) South Coast railway line (now the Gold Coast railway line) to the west, Victoria Street to the north, North Street to the east and Bruce Street to the south.[5][6]
History
editIn 1888, a town of Booran was surveyed following the construction of the South Coast railway line.[7] The name Booran comes from the Yugarabul language group word 'buran' (or 'booran') meaning 'wind' (or 'wind from the south').[8] [9] On 7 March 1889 the Queensland Government auctioned 30 building allotments in the new town.[10][11] There were more land sales in Booran in December 1889.[12]
The name Woodridge is derived from an informal name given to a property owned by Octavius Stubbs. When the Queensland Railways Department opened a platform to the public in early 1917 they selected Woodridge for the station name and later that year the name was recognised by the post office.[7]
Woodridge was home to a major timber reserve.[when?][13]
Like a number of other Logan City suburbs Woodridge was once part of the Shire of Tingalpa.[14]
Woodridge Provisional School opened on 20 May 1924 with 21 students and Miss Dorothy Tuke as the first teacher. In 1932 it relocated to the current site and became Woodridge State School.[15][16] This school is now within the suburb of Logan Central.[17]
St James' Anglican Church opened circa 1954 at 1 Charles Avenue (27°38′19″S 153°06′12″E / 27.6385°S 153.1034°E).[18] It closed on 1 March 2002.[19]
St Paul's Catholic School opened in January 1969.[15]
Woodridge North State School opened on 28 January 1969.[15]
Woodridge Opportunity School opened on 1 January 1972 and was renamed Logan City Special School circa 1997.[15] This school is now within the suburb of .Logan Central.[17]
Woodridge State High School opened on 1 February 1972.[15] This school is now within the suburb of .Logan Central.[17]
Harris Fields State School opened on 1 January 1975.[15]
In 1985, the suburb of Logan Central was created, consisted only of the "Logan City Council Administration Centre and contiguous Council properties",[20] but it was subsequently[when?] enlarged with land taken away from both Woodridge and Kingston.[20]
In 2021, it was announced that homes in Woodridge would be demolished for the Gold Coast Logan Faster Rail project.[21] The project includes increasing the rail corridor from two to four tracks and straightening a section in preparation for the 2032 Olympic Games.[21]
Demographics
editIn the 2011 census, the suburb of Woodridge had a population of 12,787, 50.5% female and 49.5% male. The median age of the Woodridge population was 30 years, 7 years below the Australian median. 54% of people living in Woodridge were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were New Zealand 9.1%, England 2.6%, Samoa 2.1%, Burma 1.6%, India 1.5%. 62.8% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 4.3% Samoan, 1.7% Arabic, 1.2% Hindi, 1.1% Karen, 1.1% Tongan.[22]
In the 2016 census, the suburb of Woodridge had a population of 12,579 people, 49.5% female and 50.5% male. The median age of the Woodridge population was 32 years, 6 years below the national median of 38. 49.2% of people living in Woodridge were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were New Zealand 7.2%, Myanmar 3.5%, Afghanistan 3.0%, India 2.1% and Samoa 1.9%. 55.0% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 3.8% Samoan, 2.9% Arabic, 2.4% Hazaraghi, 1.4% Dari and 1.4% Burmese and Related Languages, nec.[23]
In the 2021 census, the suburb of Woodridge had a population of 12,982 people, 49.5% female and 50.5% male. The median age of the Woodridge population was 33 years, 5 years below the national median of 38. 49.9% of people living in Woodridge were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were New Zealand 6.9%, Myanmar 3.9%, Afghanistan 2.2%, England 1.7%, and Samoa 1.7%. 54.2% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 3.0% Samoan, 2.3% Hazaraghi, 1.8% Arabic, 1.7% Zomi, and 1.6% Urdu.[1]
Education
editWoodridge North State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Arthur Street (27°37′35″S 153°06′22″E / 27.6264°S 153.1062°E).[24][25] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 538 students with 42 teachers (39 full-time equivalent) and 31 non-teaching staff (20 full-time equivalent).[26] It includes a special education program.[24]
Harris Fields State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Oct-38 Smith Road (27°37′48″S 153°06′56″E / 27.6299°S 153.1156°E).[24][27] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 543 students with 40 teachers (36 full-time equivalent) and 29 non-teaching staff (20 full-time equivalent).[26] It includes a special education program.[24]
St Paul's School is a Catholic primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 3 St Paul's Drive (27°38′08″S 153°06′39″E / 27.6356°S 153.1107°E).[24][28] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 310 students with 32 teachers (26 full-time equivalent) and 28 non-teaching staff (14 full-time equivalent).[26]
Due to changes in suburb boundaries, Woodridge State School, Logan City Special School and Woodridge State High School are now within the neighbouring suburb of Logan Central to the south.[17]
There are no secondary schools in Woodridge. The nearest government secondary schools are Woodridge State High School in neighbouring Logan Central to the south and Mable Park State High School in neighbouring Slacks Creek to the south-east.[29]
Amenities
editWoodridge Scout Group is at 18-20 Elizabeth Street (27°37′56″S 153°05′45″E / 27.63229°S 153.09594°E).[30][31]
Woodridge Skate Bowl is at Woodridge Adventure Park at 173-193 Kingston Road (27°37′55″S 153°07′05″E / 27.6320°S 153.1181°E).[30][32][33]
There are a number of parks in the suburb:
- Acacia Forest Park (27°37′27″S 153°05′46″E / 27.6242°S 153.0961°E)[34]
- Booran Park (27°37′22″S 153°06′49″E / 27.6229°S 153.1135°E)[34]
- Elkhorn Street Park (27°38′04″S 153°06′01″E / 27.6345°S 153.1003°E)[34]
- Ewing Park (27°38′00″S 153°06′43″E / 27.6333°S 153.1119°E)[34]
- Fairdale Street Park (27°37′21″S 153°06′27″E / 27.6225°S 153.1075°E)[34]
- Karawatha Forest Park (27°38′09″S 153°04′58″E / 27.6359°S 153.0828°E)[34]
- Morgan Park (27°38′17″S 153°06′06″E / 27.6381°S 153.1018°E)[34]
- Oates Park with a skateboard bowl (27°38′07″S 153°05′49″E / 27.6354°S 153.0970°E)[34][32]
- Rainbow Park (27°38′10″S 153°06′30″E / 27.6362°S 153.1084°E)[34]
- Wagawn Park (27°38′07″S 153°06′51″E / 27.6353°S 153.1143°E)[34]
- Willow Park (27°37′25″S 153°06′21″E / 27.6236°S 153.1059°E)[34]
Facilities
editThere are a number of emergency services in the suburb:
- Logan Central SES Facility (27°38′18″S 153°06′07″E / 27.6384°S 153.1020°E)[35]
- Woodridge Fire Station (27°37′36″S 153°07′00″E / 27.6268°S 153.1168°E)[35]
- Woodridge Ambulance Station (27°37′53″S 153°06′36″E / 27.6315°S 153.1100°E)[35]
Transport
editThe Woodridge railway station is part of the Queensland Rail City network and located within the connecting Logan Central business district. It is in Zone 2 of the TransLink integrated public transport system. Trinder Park railway station also provides access to regular Queensland Rail City network services to Brisbane and Beenleigh.
References
edit- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Woodridge (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Woodridge – town in City of Logan (entry 40830)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ "Woodridge – suburb in City of Logan (entry 45300)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ "Woodridge | Queensland Places". queenslandplaces.com.au. Archived from the original on 17 March 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "Booran – locality unbounded in City of Logan (entry 3792)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ "Moreton 40 Chain map AG2 series sheet 5 south" (Map). Queensland Government. 1916. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Woodridge". Logan City Council. Archived from the original on 23 August 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- ^ An Introduction to the Languages of Moreton Bay. Queensland: Gaja Kerry Charlton. 2019. p. 19. ISBN 978-0-646-80896-3.
- ^ Jandai Language Dictionary. Queensland: Minjerribah Moorgumpin Elders-in-Council. 2011. p. 106, 108. ISBN 978-0-9870966-0-9.
- ^ "Classified Advertising". The Brisbane Courier. Vol. XLV, no. 9, 697. Queensland, Australia. 12 February 1889. p. 8. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "GOVERNMENT LAND SALE". The Brisbane Courier. Vol. XLV, no. 9, 718. Queensland, Australia. 8 March 1889. p. 2. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Classified Advertising". The Brisbane Courier. Vol. XLVI, no. 9, 930. Queensland, Australia. 11 November 1889. p. 8. Retrieved 13 October 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ Howells, Mary (2006). Ridge to Ridge: Recollections from Woodridge to Park Ridge. Logan City Council. p. 8. ISBN 0-9750519-2-X. Archived from the original on 2 November 2021. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ Mary Howells. "Mount Cotton - a brief history" (PDF). Redland City Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 March 2011. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
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- ^ a b "Item ID2627096, Queensland Place Names Act 1981 - Approval of the Place Name. - Mr W.H. Glasson (Logan Central)". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 14 September 2020. — includes a map
- ^ a b McGhee, Rachel (21 October 2021). "Homes due for demolition to make way for rail line expansions ahead of Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on 22 October 2021. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Woodridge (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Woodridge (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "Woodridge North State School". Archived from the original on 21 April 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ a b c "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ "Harris Fields State School". Archived from the original on 20 April 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "St Paul's School". Archived from the original on 31 August 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
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- ^ "Woodridge Scout Group". Facebook. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Skate parks". Logan City Council. Archived from the original on 29 March 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- ^ "Woodridge Skatepark | Logan, Brisbane, QLD - Skateboard Parks". Skater Maps - Skatepark Directory. 25 October 2023. Archived from the original on 9 December 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
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External links
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- "Woodridge". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.
- "Town map of Woodridge". Queensland Government. 1976.
- Global Food Markets at Woodridge photographs, State Library of Queensland
