Suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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]
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, 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]
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]
The Pinnaroo Cemetery and Crematorium is located at Graham Street in Bridgeman Downs.[9]
There are a number of parks in the suburb, including:
Transport
Buses come at regular intervals, and run throughout the day, with Beckett Road being the main corridor.[citation needed]
