Bannockburn, Queensland

Bannockburn is a suburb in the City of Logan, Queensland, Australia.^[2] In the 2021 census, Bannockburn had a population of 960 people.^[1]

Bannockburn Logan City, Queensland
Richland Drive, 2106
Bannockburn
Coordinates	27.7600°S 153.1922°E / -27.7600; 153.1922 (Bannockburn (centre of suburb))
Population	960 (2021 census)[1]
• Density	600/km2 (1,550/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4207
Area	1.6 km2 (0.6 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	22.8 km (14 mi) SSE of Logan Central 41.6 km (26 mi) SSE of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	Logan City
State electorate(s)	Macalister
Federal division(s)	Forde
Suburbs around Bannockburn: Bahrs Scrub Windaroo Yatala Belivah Bannockburn Yatala Belivah Wolffdene Yatala

Geography

The Albert River marks the eastern boundary of the suburb, while the Beaudesert–Beenleigh Road runs along the western boundary.^[3] Bannockburn Road forms the northern boundary, separating it from the neighbouring suburb of Windaroo.

History

The suburb was named by the Queensland Place Names Board on 1 May 1975.^[4] It was named and bounded on 31 March 1979.^[4]

Demographics

In the 2011 census, Bannockburn had a population of 460 people, 46.1% female and 53.9% male.^[5] The median age of the Bannockburn population was 43 years, 6 years above the national median of 37. 73.9% of people living in Bannockburn were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were England 9.2%, New Zealand 6.8%, India 1.5%, Italy 0.9%, Ireland 0.9%. 92.6% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 1.5% Gujarati, 0.9% Hungarian, 0.7% Dutch, 0.7% Italian, 0.7% Danish.^[5]

In the 2016 census, Bannockburn had a population of 756 people, 50.5% female and 49.5% male.^[6] The median age of the Bannockburn population was 32 years, 6 years below the national median of 38. 72.5% of people living in Bannockburn were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were New Zealand 9.1%, England 6.1%, Philippines 1.5%, Zimbabwe 1.2% and South Africa 1.1%. 89.2% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 1.1% Turkish, 1.1% Tagalog, 0.8% Samoan, 0.7% Hungarian and 0.5% Maori (New Zealand).^[6]

In the 2021 census, Bannockburn had a population of 960 people, 50.7% female and 49.3% male.^[1] The median age of the Bannockburn population was 32 years, 6 years below the national median of 38. 72.8% of people living in Bannockburn were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were New Zealand 6.9%, England 5.4%, Philippines 1.4%, India 1.1% and South Africa 0.8%. 87.5% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 0.8% Arabic, 0.5% Gujarati, 0.5% Auslan, 0.4% Dutch and 0.4% Maori (New Zealand).^[1]

Education

There are no schools in Bannockburn. The nearest government primary school is Windaroo State School in Mount Warren Park to the north. The nearest government secondary school is Windaroo Valley State High School in neighbouring Bahrs Scrub to the north-west.^[7]

Amenities

Carter Park is at 77 Bannockburn Road beside the Albert River (27.7549°S 153.1961°E / -27.7549; 153.1961 (Albert River Park)).^[8] Fitness equipment is provided by the Logan City Council.^[9]

Transport

Bannockburn is served by bus routes 565 and 566, operated by Translink. These buses depart from Windaroo. Route 565 offers connections to Beenleigh and Loganholme stations, while Route 566 travels as far north as Brisbane City via Beenleigh, Loganholme, Eight Mile Plains, Upper Mount Gravatt, Griffith University (Mt Gravatt and Nathan) and Buranda.