Happy TravellerCarindale is a charming suburb located in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is situated 13.1 kilometres (8.1 mi) by road south-east of the Brisbane GPO, and borders Belmont, Carina, Carina Heights, Mackenzie, Mansfield, Mount Gravatt East, and Tingalpa. In the 2016 census, Carindale recorded a population of 15,740 people. The suburb is known for its large shopping centre, Westfield Carindale, the Pacific Golf Club, Belmont State School, Belmont Bushland Reserve, Belmont Private Hospital (psychiatric only) and Bulimba Creek. The Gateway Motorway borders the suburb. In addition to Indooroopilly in the west; Chermside on the north-side; and Upper Mount Gravatt on the south side, the suburb has been described as a mini-CBD.
Carindale was the name of a housing estate constructed in the area in 1976, and was taken as the official name of the suburb when it separated from Belmont in 1980. The name itself is a combination of Carin from the nearby suburb of Carina, and dale meaning valley. The area was first settled by Europeans in the 1850s, with activity focusing on timber and agriculture. Belmont State School opened on 5 June 1876. It is now within the suburb boundaries of Carindale. Carina State School opened on 30 January 1917. It is now within the suburb boundaries of Carindale. St Gabriel The Archangels Anglican Church was dedicated in 1958. A new church was dedicated in 1991 and consecrated in 2010. In 1973, Carindale Nursing Home was opened in Foxglove St, Mt Gravatt East. In 1978, permission was granted to the developers to use Carindale as the name of the new shopping centre. In 1980, the suburb of Carindale was created. Christian Outreach College opened on 16 May 1978 in West End. It relocated to Mansfield in 1982, but is now within the suburb boundaries of Carindale. It is now known as Citepointe Christian College. The Carindale Library opened in 1999 with a major refurbishment in 2012.
Carindale is home to several schools, including Belmont State School, Carina State School, and Citipointe Christian College. Belmont State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Old Cleveland Road. In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 911 students with 63 teachers (57 full-time equivalent) and 33 non-teaching staff (21 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program. Carina State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 1413 Creek Road. In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 324 students with 32 teachers (22 full-time equivalent) and 19 non-teaching staff (12 full-time equivalent). Citipointe Christian College (formerly The Christian Outreach College Brisbane) is a private primary and secondary (Prep-12) school for boys and girls at 322 Wecker Road. In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 1,648 students with 146 teachers (131 full-time equivalent) and 91 non-teaching staff (60 full-time equivalent).
One of the main attractions in Carindale is the Westfield Carindale shopping centre, which is one of the largest shopping centres in Brisbane with over 400 stores. The suburb is also home to the Carindale public library operated by Brisbane City Council and St Gabriel the Archangels Anglican Church. Public transport runs frequently to and from Carindale and Brisbane CBD via Old Cleveland Road and Creek Road, leading to the South East Busway. Carindale is represented by Ross Vasta, Steve Minnikin, and Ryan Murphy at the federal, state, and local levels respectively.
In conclusion, Carindale is a hidden gem that offers a unique blend of history, culture, and modern amenities. Whether you’re a local or a tourist, there’s something for everyone in this charming suburb. So why not plan your next trip to Carindale and discover all that this enchanting destination has to offer?
