Graceville is located Script error: No such module "convert". south-west of the Brisbane CBD, and is bordered by the Brisbane River to the North-East and West, Oxley Creek to the East, Chelmer to the North and Sherwood to the South.
The suburb is centred on Graceville railway station (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".) on the Ipswich railway line, and is predominantly residential, with houses generally being in the Queenslander style. The main roads in Graceville are Oxley Road, Graceville Avenue and Honour Avenue. The suburb also has a number of parks including Simpson's Playground, Graceville Memorial Park, and Faulkner Park.
History
A Baptist chapel opened near the junction of Oxley Creek and the Brisbane River on Sunday 22 May 1864. It was on land donated by John and Thomas Strong (approx Script error: No such module "Coordinates".).[3] The Oxley Creek chapel was also used by other denominations, particularly the Presbyterians. It is unclear when the chapel closed but it is no longer extant.[4]
In 1879, the local government area of Yeerongpilly Division was created. In 1891, parts of Yeerongpilly Division were excised to create Sherwood Division becoming a Shire in 1903 which contained the suburb of Graceville. In 1925, the Shire of Sherwood was amalgamated into the City of Brisbane.[6]
In December 1887, allotments in re-subdivisions 1 to 227 of subdivision 2 of portion 17, County of Stanley, Parish of Oxley, of "Graceville Park Estate" were advertised to be auctioned by R.J. Cottell, Auctioneer. A map advertising the auction states the estate includes Park Road, White Street, and Alfred Street.[7] The classified advertisement for the auction states the estate is "only a stone's throw from the Railway Station and "is a splendid piece of ground, with a gentle slope to the river."[8]
In December 1911, 207 allotments of the "Graceville Estate" were advertised to be auctioned by Currie, Buchanan & Co. Ltd. Auctioneers. A map advertising the auction states that the estate was "situated within easy walking distance of Graceville Railway Station".[9] The classified advertisement for the auction states the estate had "Cool, invigorating breeze, every allotment ready to build on, right aspect, abundance of fresh air, charming views, exclusive neighbourhood."[10]
On 24 April 1926, the "Memorial Park Estate" was advertised by Realty Development Co. Ltd. The advertisements in the Telegraph included a "catch-phrase" competition with first prize being a block of land in the Memorial Park Estate.[11]
In June 1926, 43 allotments of the "Greenfield Estate" were advertised to be auctioned by Charlton, Elliot and Sons. A map advertising the auction states that the estate was "within easy walking distance of Graceville Station".[12] The classified advertisement for the auction states the estate was in "easy walking distance to station, good train service, water and electric light".[13]
Graceville Baptist Church opened on Saturday 22 January 1927.[14][15][16][17] The building was Script error: No such module "convert". in size and could seat 100 people.[18]
Christ the King Catholic Primary School opened on 25 January 1937 with an initial 60 students with four Presentation Sisters as teachers.[19][21]
St Peter's Anglican Church was dedicated on 1 July 1956 by Venerable Frank Knight. Its last service was held on 27 February 1982.[22] It was on Graceville Avenue (approx Script error: No such module "Coordinates".).[23][24]
Demographics
In the Template:CensusAU, Graceville recorded a population of 4,213 people, 51.7% female and 48.3% male. The median age of the Graceville population was 37 years of age, the same as the national median. 77.1% of people living in Graceville were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 69.8%; the next most common countries of birth were England 4.4%, New Zealand 2.9%, United States of America 1.1%, Scotland 0.9%, South Africa 0.8%. 89.4% of people spoke only English at home; the next most popular languages were 0.8% Vietnamese, 0.7% Mandarin, 0.6% Polish, 0.5% German, 0.5% Cantonese.[25]
Graceville State School is a government primary (Prep–6) school for boys and girls at 23 Acacia Avenue (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".).[48][49] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 761 students with 58 teachers (44 full-time equivalent) and 18 non-teaching staff (14 full-time equivalent).[50]
Christ the King School is a Catholic primary (Prep–6) school for boys and girls at 7 Randolph Street (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".).[48][51] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 267 students with 23 teachers (16 full-time equivalent) and 15 non-teaching staff (8 full-time equivalent).[50]
Graceville Riverside Village at 158 Graceville Avenue (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".).[53]
Graceville Fiveways, at the intersection of Oxley Avenue, Long Street East and Park Terrace (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".).[53]File:House in Graceville, Queensland 26.jpgGraceville's 'Street Library', housed in a red telephone booth
Graceville Uniting Church is at 215 Oxley Road (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".).[54][55][56] It is part of the South Moreton Presbytery of the Uniting Church in Australia.[57]
Graceville Memorial Oval, which has the Memorial for the soldiers who died in wars that lived in the area, and also serves as the home of both Western Suburbs Cricket Club and Wests Taylor Bridge Rugby Club.
Graceville has a number of sporting clubs, including
Graceville Croquet Club in Memorial Park at Appel Street (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".)[58]
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Graceville Amateur Swimming Club, which is based at Graceville State School.
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