Bridgeman Downs, Queensland

Bridgeman Downs is a northern suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.^[3] It is located 15.2 kilometres (9.4 mi) from the city centre and borders City of Moreton Bay to the west.^[4] In the 2021 census, Bridgeman Downs had a population of 10,938 people.^[1]

Bridgeman Downs Brisbane, Queensland
Bangalow Street bus stop, 2009
Bridgeman Downs
Coordinates	27.3525°S 152.9927°E / -27.3525; 152.9927 (Bridgeman Downs (centre of suburb))
Population	10,938 (2021 census)[1]
• Density	1,164/km2 (3,014/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4035
Area	9.4 km2 (3.6 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	15.2 km (9 mi) N of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Brisbane (McDowall Ward)[2]
State electorate(s)	Aspley
Federal division(s)	Dickson Lilley Petrie
Suburbs around Bridgeman Downs: Brendale Bald Hills Carseldine Albany Creek Bridgeman Downs Aspley Albany Creek McDowall Aspley

Geography

Bridgeman Downs has long been associated with large acreage properties.^[5]

History

In November 1860, Henry St John Bridgeman bought land bounded by Albany Creek Road, Bridgeman Road and Beams Road.^{[citation needed][6]}

The development of Bridgeman Down as a residential area occurred in the late 1980s and early 1990s.^{[citation needed]}

The Anglican Church of the Resurrection was dedicated and consecrated in 1981.^[7]

Demographics

In the 2011 census, Bridgeman Downs recorded a population of 7,445 people, with 51.2% female and 48.8% male. The median age of the Bridgeman Downs population was 40 years of age, 3 years above the Australian median. 74.6% of people living in Bridgeman Downs were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 69.8%; the next most common countries of birth were England 4.5%, New Zealand 2.4%, India 1.9%, South Africa 1.7%, Fiji 1.2%. 84.1% of people spoke only English at home; the next most popular languages were 2.3% Italian, 1.4% Cantonese, 1.2% Hindi, 0.9% Mandarin, 0.7% Afrikaans.^{[citation needed]}

In the 2016 census, Bridgeman Downs had a population of 8,440 people.^[8]

In the 2021 census, Bridgeman Downs had a population of 10,938 people.^[1]

Education

There are no schools in Bridgeman Downs. The nearest government primary schools are Bald Hills State School in neighbouring Bald Hills to the north, Aspley State School and Aspley East State School both in neighbouring Aspley to the east, McDowall State School in neighbouring McDowall to the south, and Albany Creek State School in neighbouring Albany Creek to the west. The nearest government secondary schools are Aspley State High School in Aspley, Craigslea State High School in Chermside West to the south-east, and Albany Creek State High School in Albany Creek.^[4]

Amenities

Shopping villages such as Mcdowall village and Metro on Beckett service the southern part of the suburb. As the Aspley Hypermarket services the top half. Major shopping centres that are close include Brookside Shopping Centre, Stafford City Shopping Centre, Aspley Hypermarket and Westfield Chermside.^{[citation needed]}

Bridgeman Downs has a number of churches:^{[citation needed]}

• Victory Church
• Bridgeman Baptist Community Church
• Bridgeman Downs Christian Outreach Centre
• C3 Church
• Anglican Church of the Resurrection at 30 Ridley Road (27.3522°S 153.0038°E / -27.3522; 153.0038 (Anglican Church of the Resurrection)).^[7]

The Pinnaroo Cemetery and Crematorium is located at Graham Street in Bridgeman Downs.^[9]

There are a number of parks in the suburb, including:

• Albany Creek Road Park (no.245) (27.3575°S 153.0031°E / -27.3575; 153.0031 (Albany Creek Road Park (no.245)))^[10]
• Albany Creek Road Reserve (27.3520°S 152.9848°E / -27.3520; 152.9848 (Albany Creek Road Reserve))^[10]
• Althorp Road Park (27.3711°S 152.9950°E / -27.3711; 152.9950 (Althorp Road Park))^[10]
• Bangalow Street Park (no.192) (27.3651°S 153.0012°E / -27.3651; 153.0012 (Bangalow Street Park (no.192)))^[10]
• Beckett Road Park (27.3735°S 152.9918°E / -27.3735; 152.9918 (Beckett Road Park))^[10]
• Camelot Place Park (27.3433°S 152.9817°E / -27.3433; 152.9817 (Camelot Place Park))^[10]
• Canopus Street Park (27.3626°S 152.9916°E / -27.3626; 152.9916 (Canopus Street Park))^[10]
• Chermside Hills Reserve (27.3718°S 153.0001°E / -27.3718; 153.0001 (Chermside Hills Reserve))^[10]
• Clarrie Beckingham Reserve (27.3644°S 152.9849°E / -27.3644; 152.9849 (Clarrie Beckingham Reserve))^[10]
• Coolabah Crescent Park (27.3650°S 152.9982°E / -27.3650; 152.9982 (Coolabah Crescent Park))^[10]
• Darien Street Park (no.29) (27.3581°S 152.9892°E / -27.3581; 152.9892 (Darien Street Park (no.29)))^[10]
• Fiddlewood Place Park (27.3683°S 152.9929°E / -27.3683; 152.9929 (Fiddlewood Place Park))^[10]
• Flametree Street Park (27.3490°S 153.0017°E / -27.3490; 153.0017 (Flametree Street Park))^[10]
• Habitat Place Park (27.3720°S 152.9908°E / -27.3720; 152.9908 (Habitat Place Park))^[10]
• Kensington Place Park (27.3566°S 153.0025°E / -27.3566; 153.0025 (Kensington Place Park))^[10]
• Laguna Place Park (27.3321°S 153.0063°E / -27.3321; 153.0063 (Laguna Place Park))^[10]
• Myrtle Crescent Park (27.3628°S 153.0007°E / -27.3628; 153.0007 (Myrtle Crescent Park))^[10]
• Parkview Place Park (27.3600°S 152.9867°E / -27.3600; 152.9867 (Parkview Place Park))^[10]
• Pat Rafter Park (27.3419°S 153.0090°E / -27.3419; 153.0090 (Pat Rafter Park))^[10]
• Roghan Road Park (no.2105) (27.3336°S 152.9946°E / -27.3336; 152.9946 (Roghan Road Park (no.2105)))^[10]
• Solar Park (27.3706°S 152.9847°E / -27.3706; 152.9847 (Solar Park))^[10]
• Tallowwood Place Park (27.3684°S 152.9962°E / -27.3684; 152.9962 (Tallowwood Place Park))^[10]
• Travorten Drive Park (27.3336°S 153.0054°E / -27.3336; 153.0054 (Travorten Drive Park))^[10]
• Wattle Close Park (27.3660°S 152.9935°E / -27.3660; 152.9935 (Wattle Close Park))^[10]
• Wendon Way Park (27.3613°S 152.9851°E / -27.3613; 152.9851 (Wendon Way Park))^[10]

Transport

Public buses operate regularly throughout the day, with Beckett Road being the main corridor.^{[citation needed]}