Yeronga Suburb Overview
Once referred to by locals as Brisbane’s well-kept secret, Yeronga is situated along the Brisbane River, 7km south of Brisbane’s Central Business District. It’s a small community with only a little over 5,500 residents, but it’s been growing since 2018.
Read on to find out all about Yeronga, QLD, and everything you need to know if you’re considering it for your new neighbourhood and why it could be a good idea to consider a Colorbond roof replacement when you move there.
Yeronga Dental Care
At Moorooka Dental Care, we have many patients who live in Yeronga, QLD 4104.
We hope that this guide will help you learn more about Yeronga and we would love to welcome you to our clinic soon.
We offer the following services for residents in Yeronga:
– Cosmetic Dentistry Yeronga
– Dentist Yeronga
– Dental Implants Yeronga
Facilities in Yeronga
Despite its name, the Fairfield Wastewater Treatment Plant is in Yeronga on the south-west corner of the Brisbane Corso and Cansdale Street (27.5070°S 153.0141°E).[52] The treated wastewater is released into the nearby Brisbane River.[53]
Yeronga, QLD History
The name Yeronga is thought to be either derived from the Aboriginal words yarung (meaning sandy or gravelly) and ba (meaning place), or that it derives from the name of the house Yerong-lea, the residence of Charles Hardie Buzacott.[3]
The first inhabitants of the Yeronga area were the Jagera people, whose traditional country is the south side of the Brisbane River.[citation needed]
In 1823 the first Europeans passed through the Brisbane region, being the former convicts, then timber getters, Thomas Pamphlett, John Finnigan and Richard Parsons. Their journey around the Moreton Bay area following being blown off course by a cyclone is an epic story in itself. Suffice to say that in their attempt to walk north along the coastline to Sydney (they thought the cyclone had pushed their boat south of Sydney) they followed the south bank of the Brisbane River (around May 1823) upstream through Yeronga to Oxley Creek (originally named Canoe Creek), where they found a bark canoe and used it to travel further north. The present Pamphlett Bridge at that spot honours the member of the party who could swim, as the canoe was on the west bank of the creek.[citation needed]
The explorer John Oxley sailed into Moreton Bay in November 1823 but didn’t see the entrance to the Brisbane River due to the extensive mangrove forest there at the time. He then sailed north and encountered Pamphlett and Finnegan around Bribie Island (Parsons had continued north to the Noosa area). Finnegan then guided Oxley to the entrance of the river, where he sailed upstream as far as Goodna. Thus whilst Oxley is traditionally credited with the discovery of the Brisbane River (and Canoe Creek was renamed in his honour), but for his encounter with Pamphlett and Finnegan he may never have known it was there.[citation needed]
Following the establishment of the Moreton Bay Penal Colony at the site of what is now the Brisbane central business district in 1825, and the opening up of the area to free settlers in 1842, European settlement spread from that site.[citation needed]
The first recorded land sale at Yeronga occurred in 1854, with 154 acres (~62 hectares) being purchased by Edward Cooke and TLM Prior.[5] Being part of NSW at that stage, the contract was sent to Sydney and has not been located. After Queensland became a separate colony in 1859, a second land sale of 100 acres (~40ha) occurred in 1861. When local government was established, Yeronga became part of the Shire of Stephens. This and other councils amalgamated to form the Brisbane City Council in 1925.[citation needed]
Yeronga was originally used for agricultural purposes, and dairy farms were established, especially on the fertile riverside and adjacent floodplains. Crops recorded as grown in the area were cotton, sugar, maize, potatoes and arrowroot. Urban residential settlement first occurred along Fairfield Road, and especially around Station Avenue (now Kadumba St) once the railway opened.[when?][citation needed]
A small coal mine was established near Newcastle Street[when?] but appears to have been quickly mined out.
How Safe is Yeronga, QLD?
If you’re considering moving, the safety of your new home is paramount. It’s an especially important consideration for families when considering their new neighbourhood. Crime in Yeronga seems to be declining. In the last quarter, there were 113 offences recorded, in accordance with the 2021 Queensland Police statistics.
Is Yeronga A Good Suburb To Live?
The suburb of Yeronga offers its residents convenience. There’s an array of parks to visit, public transport is never too far away, and getting to the shops or commuting to work is a breeze. Its riverside location and abundance of jacarandas make it a beautiful place to live too. Yeronga, QLD 4104 is positioned in a quiet pocket along the Brisbane river on the western side of Ipswich Road and the railway line. Its proximity to the Eleanor Schonell Green Bridge linking it to St Lucia and the western suburbs, makes it a popular suburb for students and faculty of the University of Queensland.
See what current Yeronga residents think.
“Convenient Riverside Suburb” reviewed by Aaron J.
Leafy green riverside suburb with parks and recreational facilities good for families. Trains and buses are available and it is just a short ride to the city and UQ. City is only 6km away and driving only takes 10mins during non peak hours. South Bank and West End is closeby. Yeerongpilly Green is walking distance away and once it is fully developed with shops and cafes will bring greater vibrancy to the area.
“Great place to live” reviewed by Caroline D.
Convenient, close to the city and green
“Great public transport and vibe” reviewed by Kev Smith
Yeronga is a large suburb and there are a couple of streets that have supported accommodation but in the main, it has beautiful streets and parks on the river, great public transport and close to the city.
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