Brassall, Queensland
| Brassall Ipswich, Queensland | |||||||||||||
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| Population | 9,245 (2011)[1] | ||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,491/km2 (3,862/sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4305 | ||||||||||||
| Area | 6.2 km2 (2.4 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Ipswich | ||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Ipswich West | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Blair | ||||||||||||
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Coordinates: 27°35′28″S 152°44′06″E / 27.591°S 152.735°E
Brassall is a suburb of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. Brassall Heights is located in Brassall which has a southern boundary partially marked by the Bremer River and a western alignment along Ironpot Creek. The northern boundary follows the Warrego Highway.
The origin of the suburb name is unknown. It was also known as Hungry Flats, as was a stop over for bullock teams that were transporting logs from Pine Mountain to Hancocks saw mill at North Ipswich. It was named by an early surveyor by the name of James Warner although he never gave its meaning or origin. Brassall was a separate shire with its own council from March 1860 until 1 January 1917 when the area became part of Ipswich. The suburb was officially bounded and named in 1991.[2] The Brisbane Valley railway line once passed through Brassall.
Education
The suburb contains three schools: Ipswich State High School, Brassall State School and Ipswich Seventh Day Adventist School.
Since 2003, Brassall has been a key development area in the city of Ipswich. Formerly bushland and farming area leading into the West Moreton district; Brassall has been extensively developed. A new estate named "Grammar Park Estate" opened in Brassall in early 2002. It has since developed significantly with investors subdividing land. A property on Henry street was bought for over $1.5 million and has since been subdivided into over 28 house blocks. Grammar Park Estate now has over 1000 houses. Many families send their children to West Moreton Anglican College, located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from Brassall (as the crow flies).
Demographics
At the 2011 Australian Census the suburb recorded a population of 9,245.[1] Brassall is an area of Ipswich which has a higher demographic. As reported in the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Brassall's occupants hold higher levels of education than those from other suburbs. Brassall's occupants vary from retirees, young families and defence personnel.
References
- 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Brassall (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
- ↑ Queensland Government (4 March 2008). "Place name details". Retrieved 12 February 2009.
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