Boondall, Queensland
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Boondall is a northern suburb of Brisbane
, Queensland
, Australia
, formerly known as Cabbage Tree Creek (after the creek that flows through the area). Situated approximately 20 km north of Brisbane near Moreton Bay
, almost half way between Brisbane
and the coastal city of Redcliffe
. Bounded on the north by Deagon
, Sandgate
and Shorncliffe
, on the east by Nudgee
and Nudgee Beach
, on the south by Banyo
, Geebung
and Virginia
and on the west by Taigum
and Zillmere
. A residential zone, Boondall is home to a mix of young and established families and retirees.
Close to the Boondall railway station is the Brisbane Entertainment Centre
, where many live entertainment shows are held. One of the shows at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre was the popular musical theatre production The Man from Snowy River: Arena Spectacular
.
Its local school is Boondall State School
that has received numerous awards for their educational programs (e.g. ELF Literacy Program). The Internationally recognised and acclaimed Nudgee College that has seen seven Rhodes scholars is also situated at the edge of the suburb.
The suburb is also home to the Boondall Ice World, where the Brisbane Blue Tongues
of the AIHL
used to play before relocating to Bundall Iceland on the Gold Coast.
The Boondall Wetlands
are located in the east of the suburb. These internationally significant wetlands contain more than 1000 hectares of protected area that provide habitat to a wide range of animals including more than 190 species of birds.
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...
, Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
, Australia
Australia
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, formerly known as Cabbage Tree Creek (after the creek that flows through the area). Situated approximately 20 km north of Brisbane near Moreton Bay
Moreton Bay
Moreton Bay is a bay on the eastern coast of Australia 45 km from Brisbane, Queensland. It is one of Queensland's most important coastal resources...
, almost half way between Brisbane
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...
and the coastal city of Redcliffe
Redcliffe, Queensland
Redcliffe is a residential suburb of the Moreton Bay Region in the north-east of the Redcliffe peninsula, approximately north-northeast of Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland, Australia...
. Bounded on the north by Deagon
Deagon, Queensland
Deagon is an outer suburb of Brisbane, Australia. It is 16 km north of the CBD.Deagon was named after William Deagon who was Mayor of Sandgate in 1882, 1883 and 1884....
, Sandgate
Sandgate, Queensland
Sandgate is a coastal suburb in Brisbane, Australia, located 16 km north of the Brisbane CBD. The town became a popular escape for the people of Brisbane in the early 20th century.-Geography:Sandgate is situated on the coastline, along Bramble Bay...
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...
, on the east by Nudgee
Nudgee, 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....
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...
, on the south by Banyo
Banyo, Queensland
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.-Description:...
, Geebung
Geebung, Queensland
Geebung is a suburb of northern Brisbane, Australia. It is centred around its railway station on the Caboolture railway line. The suburb is named after the Geebung tree of the genus Persoonia which was previously known as the Geebong...
and Virginia
Virginia, Queensland
Virginia is a suburb in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is located 10 km north of the Brisbane central business district. It is primarily a residential suburb with many timber and tin Queenslander style housing...
and on the west by Taigum
Taigum, Queensland
Taigum is a northern suburb of Brisbane in Queensland in Australia. It is about 13 kilometres north of the Brisbane central business district|CBD. It is predominantly a residential area...
and Zillmere
Zillmere, Queensland
Zillmere is a suburb 14 km north of the Brisbane central business district in Queensland, Australia.-History:The Turrbal Aborigines occupied the region north of Brisbane River, including the area covered by Zillmere....
. A residential zone, Boondall is home to a mix of young and established families and retirees.
Close to the Boondall railway station is the Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Brisbane Entertainment Centre
The Brisbane Entertainment Centre is a centre, located in Boondall, a Brisbane City suburb, in Queensland, Australia.The arena has an assortment of seating plans, which facilitate the comfort of its users, subject to performance. Specific seating plans usually are allocated, depending on the...
, where many live entertainment shows are held. One of the shows at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre was the popular musical theatre production The Man from Snowy River: Arena Spectacular
The Man From Snowy River: Arena Spectacular
The Man from Snowy River: Arena Spectacular, which was based on Banjo Paterson's poem The Man from Snowy River, was a very popular musical theatre production which toured Australian capital cities twice during 2002....
.
Its local school is Boondall State School
Boondall State School
Boondall State School is a public primary school located in Brisbane, Queensland, in the suburb of Boondall. The school is run by the Queensland State Government.- History :Boondall State School was opened on 6 April 1925 with an enrolment of 61 students...
that has received numerous awards for their educational programs (e.g. ELF Literacy Program). The Internationally recognised and acclaimed Nudgee College that has seen seven Rhodes scholars is also situated at the edge of the suburb.
The suburb is also home to the Boondall Ice World, where the Brisbane Blue Tongues
Brisbane Blue Tongues
The Bartercard Gold Coast Blue Tongues, formerly known as the Brisbane Blue Tongues are a semi-professional ice hockey team in the Australian Ice Hockey League. The team plays its home games at the Iceland in Bundall, Gold Coast, Queensland.-History:...
of the AIHL
Australian Ice Hockey League
The Australian Ice Hockey League is Australia's top-level ice hockey league. It is sanctioned by Ice Hockey Australia and is run by its own Board of Directors....
used to play before relocating to Bundall Iceland on the Gold Coast.
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...
are located in the east of the suburb. These internationally significant wetlands contain more than 1000 hectares of protected area that provide habitat to a wide range of animals including more than 190 species of birds.