Petrie, Queensland

Petrie
Moreton Bay, Queensland

Gympie Road railway flyover/overpass, Petrie
Population 8,499 (2011)
Postcode(s) 4502
Location 24 km (15 mi) from Brisbane GPO
LGA(s) Moreton Bay Region
State electorate(s) Kallangur
Federal Division(s) Dickson
Suburbs around Petrie:
Kurwongbah Kurwongbah Kallangur
Whiteside Petrie Kallangur
Joyner Lawnton Lawnton

Petrie is a suburb north of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Its local government area is the Moreton Bay Region. It is in the North Pine River section of its local council 24 kilometres north of Brisbane City.

The origin of the suburb name is from an early inhabitant by the name of Tom Petrie. The township was named Petrie after his death. Prior to this, the area was known as North Pine. Tom Petrie was a highly regarded individual in the area through his community work and his cooperation with the local Aboriginal inhabitants.[1]

Petrie is a suburban village with new housing developments on land which was previously used for pine plantations and agriculture.[2] Petrie railway station provides access to regular Queensland Rail City network services to Brisbane and Ipswich, as well as Caboolture and the Sunshine Coast.

The residential estates of Frenchs Forest and Petrie-on-Pine are located in this area.

Demographics

In the 2011 census, Petrie recorded a population of 8,499 people, 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

The median age of the Petrie population was 34 years, 3 years below the national median of 37.

78.6% of people living in Petrie were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were England 5.9%, New Zealand 4.6%, South Africa 1%, Scotland 0.6%, Philippines 0.6%.

92.8% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 0.5% Afrikaans, 0.3% Dutch, 0.3% Italian, 0.3% Samoan, 0.3% Spanish.

Community groups

Petrie has a number of very active community groups including:

Heritage listings

Petrie has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

Economy

Large industries in Petrie include Boral Quarries and Amcor Paper Mill (in February 2013 Amcor announced the closure, in September, of the mill).[6] The Automotive industry plays[7] a major part in the Petrie economy amongst other small businesses. Village Motors[8] is the only OEM Holden[9] & Nissan[10] Dealer in Petrie Village.The Gympie Road, Dayboro Road and Anzac Avenue roundabout junction and surrounding area encompass the town centre which includes retail, commerce and mechanical industries.

Attractions

Tourism in Petrie is mainly focused on recreation. The North Pine Country markets operate each Sunday from 8:00am – 2:00pm on Dayboro road. Recreational activities such as bushwalking, canoeing, fishing and horseriding take place. Signage at Wyllie Park on the Lawnton / Petrie border provides information relating to tourism in the area.

Education

External links

References

  1. ↑ Thomas Petrie
  2. ↑ About Amcor Cartonboard
  3. ↑ "Murrumba Homestead Grounds (former) (entry 602370)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
  4. ↑ "North Coast Roadside Rest Areas (entry 602698)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
  5. ↑ "Sweeney's Reserve (entry 602687)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
  6. ↑ http://www.paperage.com/2013news/02_19_2013amcor_petrie_mill.html)
  7. ↑ Automotive industry
  8. ↑ http://www.villagemotors.com.au
  9. ↑ Holden
  10. ↑ Nissan

Coordinates: 27°16′S 152°59′E / 27.267°S 152.983°E / -27.267; 152.983

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