Virginia, Queensland

Virginia is a suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

For the former locality of Virginia near Crows Nest, Queensland, see Pierces Creek, Queensland.

Virginia
Brisbane, Queensland
Sandgate Road
Population2,061 (2011 census)[1]
 • Density644/km2 (1,668/sq mi)
Established1880s
Postcode(s)4014
Area3.2 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
Location11 km (7 mi) from Brisbane
LGA(s)City of Brisbane
(Deagon Ward;[2] Northgate Ward)[3]
State electorate(s)Nudgee
Federal Division(s)Lilley
Suburbs around Virginia:
Zillmere Boondall Boondall
Geebung Virginia Banyo
Wavell Heights Nundah Northgate

Geography

Vincent is located 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north of the Brisbane central business district. It is primarily a residential suburb with many timber and tin Queenslander style housing.

History

At the 2011 census Virginia had a population of 2,061 people.[1]

Demographics

In the 2011 census, Virginia recorded a population of 2,061 people; 49.8% female and 50.2% male.[1]

The median age of the Virginia population was 34 years, 3 years below the Australian median. Children aged under 15 years made up 18.9% of the population and people aged 65 years and over made up 11.6% of the population.[1]

74.6% of people living in Virginia were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 69.8%; the next most common countries of birth were New Zealand 4%, England 2.5%, India 1.6%, China 1.4%, Papua New Guinea 0.7%.[1]

83.7% of people spoke only English at home; the next most popular languages were 1.3% Mandarin, 1% Punjabi, 0.7% Japanese, 0.5% Filipino, 0.5% Spanish.[1]

Transport

Virginia railway station and Bindha railway station provides access to regular Queensland Rail City network services to Brisbane and Caboolture.

In the 2011 census, 17.4% of employed people travelled to work on public transport and 60.3% by car (either as driver or as passenger).[1]

One of Brisbane Transport's bus depots is based in Virginia.

Sport

Despite its name, the Virginia Golf Club is located at Elliott Road, Banyo, an adjacent suburb.[4]

Heritage listings

Heritage-listed sites in Virginia include:

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Virginia (QLD, State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
  2. "Deagon Ward". Brisbane City Council. Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
  3. "Northgate Ward". Brisbane City Council. Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
  4. "Virginia Golf Club". Virginia Golf Club. Archived from the original on 14 April 2014. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
  5. "Virginia State School (entry 602860)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 29 January 2018.

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