Banyo, Queensland
Encyclopedia
Banyo is a northern suburb
of Brisbane, Queensland
. It is a community split between residential and industrial
land usage, the latter being attracted by the accessibility of local transport
, including the Gateway Motorway
.
, with which it is intertwined in many respects, are both rich in local history. This history includes the recent preservation of an Aboriginal
Bora Ring
. The areas of Nudgee and Nudgee Beach
border on the Boondall Wetlands
, which is protected by the Brisbane City Council.
Banyo has vastly increased the number of its business and industrial parks
in recent years due to its close proximity to Brisbane Airport
and the nearby Port of Brisbane
. Nudgee Road is progressively becoming a commercial hub due to its connection to the Gateway Motorway, with a large service centre and petrol station and with new industrial grounds under construction overlooking the motorway itself.
The Australian Catholic University
chose to establish its Brisbane campus on the site of the former Pius XII Seminary
, which boosted the housing market within Banyo.
A new residential estate, 'Couture', has recently been developed on the site of an old Army depot lying adjacent to the Golden Circle cannery based in next-door Northgate
. Another new residential estate, 'Vitale' has also recently been constructed nearby.
Banyo's commercial centre (the area surrounding Banyo railway station
) has recently been enhanced following a Brisbane City Council Suburban Community Improvement Project (SCIP).
provides access to regular Citytrain
services to Brisbane and Shorncliffe
. The 306 bus service operated by Brisbane City Council also goes to the Cultural Centre
via Fortitude Valley.
Banyo Station has recently under a upgrade. The upgrade included restoring the 100 year old station building, toilet upgrade, new and improved station furniture and signage, fresh painting and station cleaning.
The Australian Catholic University operates a free bus for students that runs from Toombul to the University via Northgate Railway Station
.
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...
of Brisbane, Queensland
Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
. It is a community split between residential and industrial
Industry
Industry refers to the production of an economic good or service within an economy.-Industrial sectors:There are four key industrial economic sectors: the primary sector, largely raw material extraction industries such as mining and farming; the secondary sector, involving refining, construction,...
land usage, the latter being attracted by the accessibility of local transport
Transport
Transport or transportation is the movement of people, cattle, animals and goods from one location to another. Modes of transport include air, rail, road, water, cable, pipeline, and space. The field can be divided into infrastructure, vehicles, and operations...
, including the Gateway Motorway
Gateway Motorway
The Gateway Motorway is a major motorway in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The Gateway Bridge is owned and operated by Queensland Motorways....
.
Description
Banyo and the neighbouring suburb NudgeeNudgee, Queensland
Nudgee is a suburb of Brisbane, Australia. It is north of the CBD.Nudgee was part of the Toombul Shire Council until 1925 when it was absorbed by the Brisbane City Council....
, with which it is intertwined in many respects, are both rich in local history. This history includes the recent preservation of an Aboriginal
Indigenous Australians
Indigenous Australians are the original inhabitants of the Australian continent and nearby islands. The Aboriginal Indigenous Australians migrated from the Indian continent around 75,000 to 100,000 years ago....
Bora Ring
Bora (Australian)
A Bora is the name given both to an initiation ceremony of Indigenous Australians, and to the site on which the initiation is performed. At such a site, young boys are transformed into men. The initiation ceremony differs from culture to culture, but often involves circumcision and scarification,...
. The areas of Nudgee and Nudgee Beach
Nudgee Beach, Queensland
Nudgee Beach is an outer suburb of Brisbane, Australia and also the name of the Beach located in the suburb. It is north of the Brisbane central business district where Shultz Canal enters Moreton Bay...
border on the Boondall Wetlands
Boondall Wetlands
The Boondall Wetlands lie on the edge of Moreton Bay in the Brisbane suburb of Boondall between Nudgee Beach and Shorncliffe. The wetlands are preserved within the Boondall Wetlands Reserve which was preserved in 1990 and covers more than 1100 hectares of internationally significant wetlands.The...
, which is protected by the Brisbane City Council.
Banyo has vastly increased the number of its business and industrial parks
Industrial park
An industrial park is an area zoned and planned for the purpose of industrial development...
in recent years due to its close proximity to Brisbane Airport
Brisbane Airport
Brisbane Airport is the sole passenger airport serving Brisbane and the third busiest in Australia, after Melbourne and Sydney Airports. Brisbane Airport has won many awards. Located in the suburb with the same name, the airport serves the city of Brisbane and the surrounding metropolitan area...
and the nearby Port of Brisbane
Port of Brisbane
Port of Brisbane is the shipping port of Brisbane, on the east coast of Australia. It is located in the lower reaches of the Brisbane River on reclaimed land that was once called Fisherman Islands at the mouth of the river. It currently is the third busiest port in Australia and the nation's...
. Nudgee Road is progressively becoming a commercial hub due to its connection to the Gateway Motorway, with a large service centre and petrol station and with new industrial grounds under construction overlooking the motorway itself.
The Australian Catholic University
Australian Catholic University
Australian Catholic University is a national public university. It has six campuses and offers programs in five faculties throughout Australia.-History:...
chose to establish its Brisbane campus on the site of the former Pius XII Seminary
Seminary
A seminary, theological college, or divinity school is an institution of secondary or post-secondary education for educating students in theology, generally to prepare them for ordination as clergy or for other ministry...
, which boosted the housing market within Banyo.
A new residential estate, 'Couture', has recently been developed on the site of an old Army depot lying adjacent to the Golden Circle cannery based in next-door Northgate
Northgate, Queensland
Northgate is a suburb of Brisbane, Australia located 9 km north of the Brisbane CBD. The land area comprises industrial and residential areas...
. Another new residential estate, 'Vitale' has also recently been constructed nearby.
Banyo's commercial centre (the area surrounding Banyo railway station
Banyo railway station, Brisbane
Banyo Station is a railway station on the Shorncliffe Line of Brisbane, Australia. It is part of the Queensland Rail City network, falling within Zone 3 of the TransLink integrated public transport system.-Services by platform:Platform 1...
) has recently been enhanced following a Brisbane City Council Suburban Community Improvement Project (SCIP).
Transport
Banyo railway stationBanyo railway station, Brisbane
Banyo Station is a railway station on the Shorncliffe Line of Brisbane, Australia. It is part of the Queensland Rail City network, falling within Zone 3 of the TransLink integrated public transport system.-Services by platform:Platform 1...
provides access to regular Citytrain
CityTrain
Citytrain is the brand name of urban, suburban and inter-urban electric passenger railway services in South East Queensland, Australia. Its network, centering in Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland, is approximately in route length...
services to Brisbane and Shorncliffe
Shorncliffe, Queensland
Shorncliffe is a suburb of Brisbane, Australia. It is situated northeast of Brisbane and is the neighbouring suburb of Sandgate. The suburb comes under the jurisdiction of the Brisbane City Council.It is a small community with a village atmosphere...
. The 306 bus service operated by Brisbane City Council also goes to the Cultural Centre
Queensland Cultural Centre
The Queensland Cultural Centre is a multi-venue centre located at South Bank, Brisbane, capital city of Queensland. It consists of the Queensland Performing Arts Centre , the Queensland Museum, the State Library of Queensland , the Queensland Art Gallery and the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art...
via Fortitude Valley.
Banyo Station has recently under a upgrade. The upgrade included restoring the 100 year old station building, toilet upgrade, new and improved station furniture and signage, fresh painting and station cleaning.
The Australian Catholic University operates a free bus for students that runs from Toombul to the University via Northgate Railway Station
Northgate railway station, Brisbane
Northgate railway station is a railway station at Northgate, Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Queensland Rail City network, in a transition precinct between Zone 2 and Zone 3 of the TransLink integrated public transport system.The station forms the branching...
.