Mango Hill, Queensland

Mango Hill is a suburb in the Moreton Bay Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Mango Hill had a population of 8,434 people.[1]

Mango Hill
Moreton Bay, Queensland
Topaz Drive, 2016
Mango Hill
Coordinates27.2411°S 153.0475°E / -27.2411; 153.0475
Population8,434 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density593.9/km2 (1,538/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4509
Area14.2 km2 (5.5 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location25 km (16 mi) from Brisbane GPO
LGA(s)Moreton Bay Region
State electorate(s)
Federal Division(s)Petrie
Suburbs around Mango Hill:
North Lakes Rothwell Rothwell
Kallangur Mango Hill Clontarf
Murrumba Downs Griffin Moreton Bay

History

Although locally known by this name since the 1950s, it wasn't until 1 September 1980 that it was formally decreed. The name Mango Hill was chosen to commemorate the section of Mango trees (Magnifera indica) that were planted along the 700 metre (2,300 ft) section of Anzac Avenue that passes through the area.

In March 2006, the Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Water subdivided the northern section of Mango Hill to form the suburb of North Lakes.

Although now separated, the area still reaps the benefits of the major infrastructure and retail upgrades that have taken place in North Lakes in recent years, including the Moreton Bay Rail Link and shopping outlets such as Costco and IKEA. This has resulted in a significant boost to economic growth in the Moreton Bay Region.

North Lakes State College opened on 1 January 2002.[3]

The Lakes College opened on 24 January 2005.[3]

Mango Hill State School opened on 1 January 2012.[4]

In the 2016 census, Mango Hill had a population of 8,434 people.[1]

Mango Hill State Secondary College opened on 1 January 2020.[4]

Heritage listing

On 5 February 2009, Anzac Avenue (the road itself)[5] was awarded heritage listed status. The memorial site is a tribute to soldiers[6] lost in World War I and has been in various stages of development since 1925. The section of Anzac Avenue (between the Bruce Highway and Kinsellas Road) that passes through Mango Hill, also shares this prestigious status and is synonymous with the suburb.

Education

Mango Hill State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Bonnet Parade (27.2430°S 153.0334°E / -27.2430; 153.0334 (Mango Hill State School)).[7][8] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 978 students with 63 teachers (58 full-time equivalent) and 43 non-teaching staff (26 full-time equivalent).[9] It includes a special education program.[7]

Mango Hill State Secondary College is a government secondary school for boys and girls in Richard Road (27.2405°S 153.0444°E / -27.2405; 153.0444 (Mango Hill State Secondary College)).[10] In its first year of operation (2020) it offers Years 7 and 8 only but will expand its offering each year until 2024 when the full range of Years 7 to 12 will be offered.[11]

St Benedict's Primary School is a Catholic primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 22 St Benedict's Close (27.2324°S 153.0339°E / -27.2324; 153.0339 (St Benedict's Primary School)).[7][12] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 645 students with 39 teachers (33 full-time equivalent) and 31 non-teaching staff (19 full-time equivalent).[9]

St Benedict's College is a Catholic secondary (7-12) school for boys and girls at 21 St Benedict's Close (27.2325°S 153.0341°E / -27.2325; 153.0341 (St Benedict's College)).[7][13] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 513 students with 42 teachers (40 full-time equivalent) and 28 non-teaching staff (19 full-time equivalent).[9]

Demographics

In the 2011 census, Mango Hill recorded a population of 4,340 people, 51.6% female and 48.4% male. The median age of the Mango Hill population was 33 years, 4 years below the national median of 37. 69.7% of people living in Mango Hill were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were England 8.3%, New Zealand 6.4%, South Africa 2.3%, Scotland 1.1%, Philippines 0.8%. 89.5% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 0.8% Afrikaans, 0.6% Hindi, 0.6% Samoan, 0.6% Spanish, 0.5% Mandarin.[14]

Community groups

The Mango Hill Group of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at Danzy Buchanan Park on Chermside Road.[15]

Transport

Mango Hill railway station and Mango Hill East railway station opened on 4 October 2016.[16]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Mango Hill (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Mango Hill - suburb in Moreton Bay Region (entry 45447)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  3. Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
  4. "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  5. "Anzac Memorial Avenue (former) (entry 602693)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  6. "Anzac Memorial Avenue". apps.des.qld.gov.au. 9 June 2015. Archived from the original on 28 December 2019. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
  7. "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  8. "Mango Hill State School". Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  9. "ACARA School Profile 2017". Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
  10. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  11. "Mango Hill State Secondary College". Mango Hill State Secondary College. 23 August 2019. Archived from the original on 14 March 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  12. "St Benedict's Primary School". Archived from the original on 12 July 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  13. "St Benedict's College". Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  14. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Mango Hill (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
  15. "Branch Locations". Queensland Country Women's Association. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
  16. Hinchliffe, Stirling (1 April 2020). "First morning of Redcliffe Peninsula Line". Media Statements. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 1 April 2020. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
  • "Mango Hill". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.
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