Riverview, Queensland
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Riverview is a suburb of Ipswich in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Riverview had a population of 3,073 people and an unemployment rate of 15.7%, compared to the Australian unemployment rate of 6.9%.[1]
Geography
Riverview is approximately 31 kilometres (19 mi) from
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History
The suburb takes its name from its railway station, which in turn was named for views of the Brisbane River from the railway station.[2][6]
St. Andrew's Anglican church at 33 Brisbane Road (27°35′52″S 152°50′57″E / 27.5977°S 152.8492°E) was dedicated on 14 April 1956 by Reverend Kestell Cornish, Rector Parish of Ipswich.[7][8] Its closure was approved in September 1992.[9]
St Peter Claver College opened on 5 August 1976.[10]
Riverview State School opened on 24 January 1977.[10]In the 2016 census, Riverview had a population of 3,073 people.[1]
Transport
The Moggill Ferry is a vehicular ferry service across the Brisbane River from Moggill Road, Moggill in the City of Brisbane (27°35′41″S 152°51′26″E / 27.5947°S 152.8572°E) to Moggill Ferry Road at Riverview (27°35′41″S 152°51′20″E / 27.5948°S 152.8555°E). The ferry operates on an "on demand" basis and takes 3 minutes to cross.[11][12]
Education
Riverview State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 131 Old Ipswich Road (27°36′12″S 152°50′49″E / 27.6032°S 152.8469°E).[13][14] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 289 students with 25 teachers (23 full-time equivalent) and 18 non-teaching staff (12 full-time equivalent).[15] It includes a special education program.[13]
St Peter Claver College is a Catholic secondary (7-12) school for boys and girls at 10 Old Ipswich Road (27°35′57″S 152°50′16″E / 27.5993°S 152.8379°E).[13][16] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 967 students with 80 teachers (78 full-time equivalent) and 43 non-teaching staff (36 full-time equivalent).[15]
The nearest government secondary schools are
References
- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Riverview (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ a b "Riverview – suburb in City of Ipswich (entry 45075)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
- ^ State of Queensland. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
- ^ Google (7 January 2024). "Riverview, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ Google (20 December 2023). "River Road" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ a b c "Riverview – railway station in the City of Ipswich (entry 28545)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
- ^ "Queensland Heritage Register". Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ Universal Business Directories (Aust.) Pty. Ltd (1990). UBD street directory. Brisbane. Universal Business Directories (Australia).
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has generic name (help) - ^ "Closed Churches Anglican Church". Anglican Church Southern Brisbane. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
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- ^ "Moggill Ferry - Stradbroke Ferries". Stradbroke Ferries. 1 July 2020. Archived from the original on 1 July 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
- ^ "Moggill Ferry Map" (PDF). Stradbroke Ferries. Archived (PDF) from the original on 1 July 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
- ^ a b c "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "Riverview State School". Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ a b "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ "St Peter Claver College". Retrieved 21 November 2018.
External links
- "Riverview". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.