Petrie, Queensland
   HOME

TheInfoList



OR:

Petrie is a
suburb A suburb (more broadly suburban area) is an area within a metropolitan area. They are oftentimes where most of a metropolitan areas jobs are located with some being predominantly residential. They can either be denser or less densely populated ...
in the
City of Moreton Bay The City of Moreton Bay, known until July 2023 as the Moreton Bay Region, is a Local government in Australia, local government area in the north of the Brisbane metropolitan city in South East Queensland, South East Queensland, Australia. Estab ...
,
Queensland Queensland ( , commonly abbreviated as Qld) is a States and territories of Australia, state in northeastern Australia, and is the second-largest and third-most populous state in Australia. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Austr ...
, Australia. In the , Petrie had a population of 8,722 people.


Geography

The locality is bounded to the south by the North Pine River, to the north-east by the North Coast railway line, and to the south-east by Yebri Creek, a tributary of the North Pine River. Petrie is a suburban village with new housing developments on land which was previously used for pine
plantation Plantations are farms specializing in cash crops, usually mainly planting a single crop, with perhaps ancillary areas for vegetables for eating and so on. Plantations, centered on a plantation house, grow crops including cotton, cannabis, tob ...
s and
agriculture Agriculture encompasses crop and livestock production, aquaculture, and forestry for food and non-food products. Agriculture was a key factor in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created ...
.
Petrie railway station Petrie railway station is located on the North Coast railway line, Queensland, North Coast line in Queensland, Australia. It serves the suburb of Petrie, Queensland, Petrie in the City of Moreton Bay. It opened as North Pine railway station in ...
is on the North Coast railway line (). It provides access to regular
Queensland Rail City network Railways in South East Queensland consist of a large passenger and freight rail network centred on Brisbane, the capital city of the Australian state of Queensland. Suburban and interurban passenger rail services are operated by Queensland Rai ...
services to
Brisbane Brisbane ( ; ) is the List of Australian capital cities, capital and largest city of the States and territories of Australia, state of Queensland and the list of cities in Australia by population, third-most populous city in Australia, with a ...
and
Ipswich Ipswich () is a port town and Borough status in the United Kingdom, borough in Suffolk, England. It is the county town, and largest in Suffolk, followed by Lowestoft and Bury St Edmunds, and the third-largest population centre in East Anglia, ...
, as well as
Caboolture Caboolture () is a town and suburb in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. It is located on the northern side of the Caboolture River. In the , the suburb of Caboolture had a population of 29,534 people. Geography Caboolture is ...
,
Sunshine Coast Sunshine Coast may refer to: * Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia **Sunshine Coast Region, a local government area of Queensland named after the region **Sunshine Coast Stadium * Sunshine Coast (British Columbia), geographic subregion of the Br ...
and
Gympie Gympie ( ) is a city and a Suburbs and localities (Australia), locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. Located in the Greater Sunshine Coast, Gympie is about north of the state capital, Brisbane. The city lies on the Mary River ( ...
. There are also commuter rail services to
Kippa-Ring Kippa-Ring is a suburb in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. In the , Kippa-Ring had a population of 9,745 people. Geography Kippa-Ring is located in the centre of the Redcliffe Peninsula, by road west of Redcliffe and by roa ...
(adjacent to Redcliffe) via the
Redcliffe Peninsula railway line The Redcliffe Peninsula line is a stretch of heavy gauge dual-track railway between Petrie and Kippa-Ring on the Redcliffe peninsula in Queensland, Australia. The new line is part of Queensland Rail's City suburban network, branching f ...
. The
Gympie Road Gympie Road is a major road in the northern suburbs of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The road forms part of the main road route from the Brisbane Central Business District (CBD) to the northern suburbs, Sunshine Coast and east coast of Q ...
, Dayboro Road and
Anzac Avenue Anzac Avenue is a heritage-listed major arterial road lined with trees in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. It runs from Petrie to Redcliffe, with most of the route signed as state route 71. The route was formerly the main r ...
junction, and surrounding area encompass the town centre which includes establishments, such as retail, commerce, accommodation, cosmetology, health, education, sport and mechanical industries and establishments. There are also ambulance, police and fire brigade establishments in the town centre. The Moreton Bay campus of the
University of the Sunshine Coast The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC; formerly abbreviated as USC until 2022) is a public university based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. After opening with 524 students in 1996 as the Sunshine Coast University College, it ...
is situated in Petrie, on the site of the former Amcor Paper Mill.


History

Petrie is situated in the
Yugara The Jagera people, also written Yagarr, Yaggera, Yuggera, and other variants, are the Australian First Nations people who speak the Yuggera language. The Yuggera language which encompasses a number of dialects was spoken by the traditional own ...
bul traditional
Indigenous Australian Indigenous Australians are people with familial heritage from, or recognised membership of, the various ethnic groups living within the territory of contemporary Australia prior to History of Australia (1788–1850), British colonisation. The ...
country.
Thomas Petrie Thomas Petrie (31 January 1831 – 26 August 1910) was an Australian explorer, a YN to the districts, gold prospector, logger, and grazier. He was a Queensland pioneer. Early life Petrie was born at Edinburgh, fourth son of Andrew Petrie and ...
established his homestead Murrumba on a bend on the Pine River in 1858. Tom Petrie was part of the
Petrie Petrie is a surname of Scottish origin which may refer to: People * Alexander Petrie (died 1662), Scottish minister * Alexander Petrie (architect) (c. 1842–1905), Scottish architect * Alistair Petrie (born 1970), English actor * Andrew Petrie ...
family, who were the first free settlers in Queensland and who established their prominent construction business in 1840. Murrumba was an important stopping point on the route to the goldfields in Gympie. Tom Petrie subdivided a portion of his land to create the town, initially known as North Pine. On Sunday 6 July 1873, North Pine Presbyterian Church was officially opened by Reverend M. McGavin. North Pine River Crossing Provisional School opened on 22 April 1874. As the students were located on both sides of the Pine River, the teacher would teach the students on the south side of the river in the morning and then row across the river to teach the students on the north side of the river in the afternoon. This arrangement continued until 1877, when a bridge was established at Sweeney's Reserve, allowing all students to attend on the north side of the river. In 1879, it was renamed Pine River North State School. In 1896, it was renamed North Pine State School. In 1956, it became Petrie State School. The original school building was renovated in 2010 and was heritage-listed in 2014. Harrison's Pocket Provisional School opened on 31 January 1876. On 18 February 1884 it became Harrison's Pocket State School. It closed in 1937. North Pine School of Arts was built in 1889 and was officially opened on 28 January 1890 by
Charles Powers Sir Charles Powers (3 March 1853 – 24 April 1939) was an Australian politician and judge who served as Justice of the High Court of Australia from 1913 to 1929. Early life Powers was born in 1853 in Brisbane, Colony of New South Wales. ...
, the Queensland Minister for Education. A special train was provided to bring visitors from Brisbane to attend the opening. The School of Arts has been used by the community over the years for many social and cultural activities purposes, including meetings, concerts, dances, movies, and as a library. The Phoenix Masonic Lodge founded in 1894. Since 1929, the Phoenix Lodge has been meeting at the Petrie Masonic Centre in Whites Road. In July 1911 (after Tom Petrie's death) the North Pine railway station was renamed Petrie railway station. The suburb takes its name from the railway station. Tom Petrie was a highly regarded individual in the area through his community work and his cooperation with the local
Indigenous Australian Indigenous Australians are people with familial heritage from, or recognised membership of, the various ethnic groups living within the territory of contemporary Australia prior to History of Australia (1788–1850), British colonisation. The ...
inhabitants. Tom Petrie had written significant information about his research in South-East Queensland regarding Indigenous Australian culture, travels and work. On Saturday 15 July 1911, a freestone monument to Thomas Petrie was unveiled by Sir
William MacGregor Sir William MacGregor, (20 October 1846 – 3 July 1919)R. B. Joyce,', ''Australian Dictionary of Biography'', Volume 5, Melbourne University Press, 1974, pp 158–160. Retrieved 29 September 2009 was a Scottish colonial administrator who was ...
, the
Queensland Governor The governor of Queensland is the representative of the monarch, currently King Charles III, in the state of Queensland. In an analogous way to the governor-general at the national level, the governor performs constitutional and ceremonial func ...
. It is outside the North Pine School of Arts in Petrie Place Park, 1014-1030
Anzac Avenue Anzac Avenue is a heritage-listed major arterial road lined with trees in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. It runs from Petrie to Redcliffe, with most of the route signed as state route 71. The route was formerly the main r ...
(). St John the Baptist Anglican Church was built in 1953. That church building was demolished and replaced in 1987 by another church building designed by John Deshon. In 1995, the current church building was built from rendered brick with the 1987 church building becoming the church hall. In 1957,
Australian Paper Manufacturers Amcor plc is a global packaging company. It develops and produces flexible packaging, rigid containers, specialty cartons, closures and services for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical-device, home and personal-care, and other products. The ...
(now
Amcor Amcor plc is a global packaging company. It develops and produces flexible packaging, rigid containers, specialty cartons, closures and services for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical-device, home and personal-care, and other products. The ...
) established their Petrie paper mill on a site, formerly two dairy farms. It was officially opened on 6 December 1957 by the
Prime Minister A prime minister or chief of cabinet is the head of the cabinet and the leader of the ministers in the executive branch of government, often in a parliamentary or semi-presidential system. A prime minister is not the head of state, but r ...
,
Robert Menzies The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of '' Hruod'' () "fame, glory, honour, praise, reno ...
. It was the largest industrial development in southern Queensland at the time. It created an economic stimulus that transformed Petrie from a small farming town into a growing residential area. The mill closed in 2013. Moreton Bay Regional Council purchased the site for tertiary education as part of an innovation and knowledge precinct and, in 2015, entered into a partnership with the University of the Sunshine Coast to develop the site, with construction commencing in June 2018. On 9 March 2020, the foundation building was opened by
Peter Dutton Peter Craig Dutton (born 18 November 1970) is an Australian former politician who served as the Leader of the Opposition (Australia), Leader of the Opposition and the Leader of the Liberal Party of Australia, leader of the Liberal Party from 2 ...
, the local member for the
Australian House of Representatives The House of Representatives is the lower house of the bicameralism, bicameral Parliament of Australia, the upper house being the Australian Senate, Senate. Its composition and powers are set out in Chapter I of the Constitution of Australia. ...
for Dickson. Our Lady of the Way Catholic School opened on 3 February 1964 on the site of Tom Petrie's former homestead. It opened with two teachers from the Sisters of the Holy Spirit and a lay teacher with 55 students in a temporary building, with the school's first building opened on 20 September 1964, serving both as a school and the parish church, also known as Our Lady of the Way. A separate church building was opened on 15 November 1970. In 1965, St Peter's Lutheran Church was built from brick at 8 Young Street (). In 2001, it was closed and sold to the Samoan Methodist Church. Kurwongbah State School opened on 28 January 1986. Kolbe College was established in 1987 by the Daughters of Charity. It was later renamed Mt Maria College Petrie.


Petrie Priority Development Area (PDA)

The Petrie Priority Development Area (PDA), officially designated as The Mill at Moreton Bay PDA, represents a significant urban redevelopment initiative within Queensland's Moreton Bay area. Encompassing approximately 460 hectares (equivalent to approximately 1,136 acres) across the suburbs of Petrie, Kallangur, and Lawnton, the PDA was declared on 2 September 2016 under the Economic Development Act 2012. This strategic designation aims to facilitate the transformation of a historically industrial site—formerly occupied by the Petrie Paper Mill—into a vibrant mixed-use precinct integrating educational, commercial, residential, and recreational facilities. Central to the redevelopment is the establishment of the University of the Sunshine Coast's (UniSC): Moreton Bay Campus. This campus, which commenced operations in 2020, offers a diverse array of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The 16,000 square metre foundation facility is equipped with state-of-the-art amenities, including advanced learning spaces, laboratories, and recreational areas, designed to support a modern educational environment. The presence of UniSC serves as an anchor institution within the PDA, fostering educational attainment, research initiatives, and community engagement. The redevelopment of the Petrie PDA is projected to serve as a catalyst for economic growth within Moreton Bay. Estimates suggest the creation of up to 6,000 local jobs and the provision of educational opportunities for approximately 10,000 university students. The integration of commercial enterprises, health services, retail outlets, and residential developments within the precinct is anticipated to stimulate local economies, attract investments, and enhance the overall socioeconomic profile of the area. The strategic location of the PDA ensures robust connectivity to existing transportation networks. Proximity to the Petrie town centre and accessibility to train stations at Kallangur and Lawnton facilitate efficient public transport options. The redevelopment plan emphasises the enhancement of transport-related infrastructure, aiming to support various modes of travel and improve regional mobility. Community involvement has been integral to the planning and development processes of the PDA. Initiatives such as the proposed amendments to PDA boundaries between Petrie and Kallangur have been undertaken to strengthen community identity and cohesion. These proposals aim to create a distinct sense of place, resolve potential addressing issues, and improve the provision of postal, freight, and emergency services in the area. A commitment to environmental sustainability is a cornerstone of the PDA's redevelopment strategy. The plan includes the rehabilitation of former industrial lands and the incorporation of extensive green spaces to preserve natural habitats, including vital koala reserves. This approach seeks to balance urban development with ecological preservation, promoting biodiversity and offering residents access to natural environments within an urban setting. The Petrie PDA is envisioned as a dynamic precinct that harmoniously blends educational excellence, economic vitality, and environmental stewardship. The strategic integration of diverse land uses, coupled with a focus on sustainability and community well-being, positions the PDA as a model for contemporary urban redevelopment. In summary, the Petrie Priority Development Area exemplifies a comprehensive approach to urban regeneration and planning, transforming a historically industrial site into a multifaceted precinct that addresses educational, economic, environmental, and social dimensions. Through collaborative planning and community engagement, the PDA serves as a testament to the potential of strategic redevelopment in fostering advancement and quality of life. The TAFE (Technical and Further Education) school would be adjacent to the university to provide a shared campus culture.


Demographics

In the , Petrie had a population of 8,499 people, 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The median age of the Petrie population was 34 years, 3 years below the national median of 37. 78.6% of people living in Petrie were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were England 5.9%, New Zealand 4.6%, South Africa 1%, Scotland 0.6%, Philippines 0.6%. 92.8% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 0.5% Afrikaans, 0.3% Dutch, 0.3% Italian, 0.3% Samoan, 0.3% Spanish. In the , Petrie had a population of 8,674 people. In the , Petrie had a population of 8,722 people.


Heritage listings

Petrie has a number of
heritage-listed This list is of heritage registers, inventories of cultural properties, natural and human-made, tangible and intangible, movable and immovable, that are deemed to be of sufficient heritage value to be separately identified and recorded. In ma ...
sites, including: * Anzac Memorial Avenue (a heritage-listed road) commences in Petrie, ) * former
Murrumba Homestead Grounds Murrumba Homestead Grounds is a heritage-listed location (geography), site at 38 Armstrong Street, Petrie, Queensland, Petrie, City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 16 February 2009. H ...
: now within the grounds of Our Lady of the Way School, 38 Armstrong Street () * Petrie Roadside Rest Area, one of the three North Coast Roadside Rest Areas: Wyllie Park, 980 Gympie Road () * Petrie State School (original building): 42 Dayboro Road (Brisbane Woodford Road) * Sweeney's Reserve: 1A Old Dayboro Road ()


Education

Petrie State School is a government primary (Prep–6) school for boys and girls at 42 Dayboro Road (). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 582 students with 48 teachers (39 full-time equivalent) and 36 non-teaching staff (20 full-time equivalent). It includes a
special education Special education (also known as special-needs education, aided education, alternative provision, exceptional student education, special ed., SDC, and SPED) is the practice of educating students in a way that accommodates their individual di ...
program. Kurwongbah State School is a government primary (Prep–6) school for boys and girls at Eacham Street (). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 933 students with 69 teachers (61 full-time equivalent) and 50 non-teaching staff (27 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program. Our Lady of the Way School is a Catholic primary (Prep–6) school for boys and girls at 38 Armstrong Street (). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 327 students with 27 teachers (22 full-time equivalent) and 22 non-teaching staff (13 full-time equivalent). Mt Maria College Petrie is a Catholic secondary (7–12) school for boys and girls at Armstrong Street (). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 373 students with 44 teachers (41 full-time equivalent) and 44 non-teaching staff (33 full-time equivalent). Moreton Bay campus of the
University of the Sunshine Coast The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC; formerly abbreviated as USC until 2022) is a public university based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. After opening with 524 students in 1996 as the Sunshine Coast University College, it ...
is at 1 Moreton Parade (), the former site of the Australian Paper Manufacturers' paper mill. There is no government secondary school in Petrie. The nearest government secondary schools are
Pine Rivers State High School Pine Rivers State High School is a government state secondary school in the suburb of Strathpine, City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. First opened in 1964, Pine Rivers High School is a large school. Principals Pine Rivers State Hig ...
in
Strathpine Strathpine is a Suburbs and localities (Australia), suburb in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. It is home to the Pine Rivers District offices of the City of Moreton Bay, as well as many businesses, administrative, and local, state ...
to the south and
Dakabin State High School Dakabin State High School is a large secondary school located at Dakabin, Queensland, Dakabin, a suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Dakabin is a co-educational school with approximately 1,100 students enrolling every year. School Struc ...
in
Dakabin Dakabin is a Suburbs and localities (Australia), locality in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. In the , Dakabin had a population of 5,275 people. Geography The western boundary is aligned with the North Coast railway line, Quee ...
to the north.


Amenities

The North Pine School of Arts is at 1018 Anzac Ave (); it is operated by the
Moreton Bay City Council The City of Moreton Bay, known until July 2023 as the Moreton Bay Region, is a local government area in the north of the Brisbane metropolitan city in South East Queensland, Australia. Established in 2008, it replaced three established local g ...
and is available for rental for community events with a capacity of up to 70 people. The Phoenix Masonic Lodge meets at the Petrie Masonic Centre in Whites Road. The Pine Rivers branch of the
Queensland Country Women's Association The Queensland Country Women's Association (QCWA) is the Queensland chapter of the Country Women's Association in Australia. The association seeks to serve the interests of women and children in rural areas in Australia through a network of loca ...
meets at the QCWA Hall at 1058 Anzac Avenue (). The
Moreton Bay City Council The City of Moreton Bay, known until July 2023 as the Moreton Bay Region, is a local government area in the north of the Brisbane metropolitan city in South East Queensland, Australia. Established in 2008, it replaced three established local g ...
operates a
mobile library A bookmobile, or mobile library, is a vehicle designed for use as a library. They have been known by many names throughout history, including traveling library, library wagon, book wagon, book truck, library-on-wheels, and book auto service. Boo ...
service, which visits Mathieson Park on Mundin Street. There are a number of churches in Petrie, including * St John the Baptist Anglican Church (also known as North Pine Anglican Church), 2 Wyllie Street () * Our Lady of the Way Roman Catholic Church, 33 Armstrong Street () * Petrie Presbyterian Christ Church, 57 Old Dayboro Road () * Methodist Church of Samoa, 8 Young Street ()


See also

*
Petrie Airfield Petrie Airfield was a World War II military airfield located just to the south of the North Pine River in what is now Lawnton, Queensland, Australia. After the war, the airfield was dismantled and the area is now part of the urban area of Petr ...


References


Further reading

*


External links

* {{City of Moreton Bay Suburbs of the City of Moreton Bay