Mansfield is a

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in the

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, Australia. In the , Mansfield had a population of 8,851 people.

Geography

Mansfield is situated approximately by road south-south-east of the

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. Part of the eastern boundary of the suburb is marked by the

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. There is a medium-sized

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situated in the northern part of the suburb, in which an

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mail delivery centre is located.

History

The suburb was named by the

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on 1 August 1967, after the

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of the time Sir Alan Mansfield. Brisbane Adventist College Primary Campus opened on 25 January 1966. Mansfield State School opened on 27 January 1970. Brisbane Adventist College Secondary Campus opened on 1973. Mansfield State High School opened on 29 January 1974. 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

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. It is now known as Citepointe Christian College. In 1999, the Brisbane Adventist Primary and Secondary Campuses amalgamated to created Brisbane Adventist College.

Demographics

In the , the population of Mansfield was 8,473 people, 51.8% female and 48.2% male. The median age of the Mansfield population was 38 years of age, 1 year above the Australian median. 69.8% of people living in Mansfield were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 69.8%; the next most common countries of birth were New Zealand 3.8%, England 2.9%, South Africa 1.5%, India 1.4%, China 1.1%. 76.1% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 2.8% Greek, 2.6% Cantonese, 1.3% Mandarin, 1.2% Arabic, 1% Hindi. In the , Mansfield had a population of 8,695 people. The suburb has a moderate Greek presence with under 2.3% of the population speaking

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as a first language. In the , Mansfield had a population of 8,851 people.

Education

Mansfield State School is a government primary (Prep–6) school for boys and girls at 174 Ham Road (). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 1,032 students with 73 teachers (60 full-time equivalent) and 32 non-teaching staff (21 full-time equivalent). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 1,125 students with 79 teachers (67 full-time equivalent) and 32 non-teaching staff (22 full-time equivalent). It includes a

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program. Brisbane Adventist College is a private primary and secondary (Prep–12) school for boys and girls at 303A Broadwater Road (). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 522 students with 46 teachers (40 full-time equivalent) and 19 non-teaching staff (14 full-time equivalent). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 528 students with 43 teachers (38 full-time equivalent) and 23 non-teaching staff (17 full-time equivalent). Mansfield State High School is a government secondary (7–12) school for boys and girls at Corner Broadwater & Ham Road (). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 2,448 students with 172 teachers (161 full-time equivalent) and 59 non-teaching staff (43 full-time equivalent). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 2,599 students with 183 teachers (171 full-time equivalent) and 62 non-teaching staff (48 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.

Amenities

The Mansfield Tavern has served as a venue for many local and touring musical acts. The venue has featured acts as

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, Wickety Wak,

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, Madness,

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, The Angels and British rock band

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. Mansfield is located in the region of the city which is now colloquially known as the "Bible Belt" due to the large number of people who have settled there to be close to

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schools and churches. Arguably the greatest asset of the Mansfield area is its remaining pockets of bushland and parklands. The largest

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in Mansfield, Broadwater Park, is a reasonably large open space with

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areas and children's play equipment. Adjoining this parkland is a large bushland reserve which follows the course of

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(a tributary of the

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Transport

Mansfield has regular bus services to the CBD and to the Westfield Garden City shopping centre at

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References

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