Heritage Park, Queensland

Heritage Park is a suburb of the City of Logan, Queensland, Australia.[2]

Heritage Park
Logan City, Queensland
Lamberth Road, 2014
Population4,874 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s)4118
Location26 km (16 mi) from Brisbane GPO
LGA(s)Logan City
State electorate(s)Woodridge
Federal Division(s)Rankin
Suburbs around Heritage Park:
Browns Plains Browns Plains Marsden
Regents Park Heritage Park Crestmead
Park Ridge Park Ridge Park Ridge

History

The area was first settled by Joseph Shirley and William George in the area of the present landfill; at that time it was part of Browns Plains. Suburban development commenced in 1985.[3]

The suburb name Heritage Park was proposed by the land developer and formally adopted in 1991.[2]

In the 2011 census, Heritage Park had a population of 4,874 people.[1]

Facilities

Logan Metro Just around the corner from Bayliss road. This building offers an array of activities. A full equipped gymnasium, group class saloon, meeting and business rooms, childminding for gym members, indoor soccer fields and a coffee shop. Logan Waste management Centre Located on Bayliss Road in Heritage Park. It has dedicated facilities for recycling, green waste, and large steel, in addition to regular garbage disposal. Recycled materials are sold through the Logan Recycling Market with profits supporting community groups. Heritage Park Shopping Centre In Bayliss Road counts with a medical Centre, a Friendly Grocer shop, Fish and chips shop, an Indian Restaurant, a hair dresser salon and a coffee shop.[4]

Demographics

In the 2011 census, Heritage Park recorded a population of 4,874 people, 50.1% female and 49.9% male.[1]

The median age of the Heritage Park population was 32 years, 5 years below the national median of 37.[1]

70.1% of people living in Heritage Park were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were New Zealand 8.6%, England 4.5%, Scotland 1.3%, Philippines 1.1%, South Africa 0.9%, South America 0.1%.[1]

83.9% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 1.4% Samoan, 0.9% Arabic, 0.7% Punjabi, 0.6% Hindi, 0.6% Serbian, 0.1% Spanish.[1]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Heritage Park (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
  2. "Heritage Park (entry 47401)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
  3. "Heritage Park". Suburbs. Logan City Council. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
  4. "Brown Plains Landfill". Waste education. Logan City Council. Retrieved 7 May 2014.


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