31-554: Richlands may refer to: Australia [ edit ] Richlands, Queensland , a suburb in Brisbane United States [ edit ] Richlands, North Carolina Richlands, Virginia Richlands, West Virginia Richlands High School (North Carolina) Richlands High School (Richlands, Virginia) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
62-658: A major supermarket, adjacent shops, services, cafes and a gym. The suburb is home to Queensland Lions Football Club who play in the Brisbane Premier League . CJ Greenfield Park includes football and soccer fields, cricket grounds, basketball courts, walking trails, and a children's playground. Other sporting facilities in Richlands include Pony Club, West Brisbane Tennis Centre, and Ten Pin Bowling. Services and organisations located in Richlands include
93-409: A unique and captivating reading experience. The story is deeply rooted in the suburb of Darra, Brisbane, which plays a significant role in shaping the plot and characters. Darra, with its distinct socioeconomic landscape, serves as a backdrop that is both gritty and vibrant, mirroring the tumultuous journey of Eli and the people around him. The connection of "Boy Swallows Universe" with Darra, Brisbane,
124-399: A young boy from a working-class family who faces the harsh realities of life in the suburbs, including the criminal underworld that threatens his family. The series stars Felix Cameron as Eli Bell, with a supporting cast including Travis Fimmel, Simon Baker, and Phoebe Tonkin. The show has been praised for its balance of despair and optimism, humour, and warmth, despite the traumatic backdrop of
155-524: Is an outer south-western suburb in the City of Brisbane , Queensland , Australia. In the 2021 census , Richlands had a population of 5,621 people. Richlands is 19.6 kilometres (12.2 mi) by road south-west of the Brisbane CBD . The Centenary Motorway passes through the suburb from north-west ( Darra ) to south-west ( Wacol / Forest Lake ). The Springfield railway line runs parallel and to
186-599: Is named. The name Darra comes from the Darra railway station , which in turn was named in mid-1876 by the Queensland Railways Department . In 1914, the Railways did not know the origin of the name. In 1879, the local government area of Yeerongpilly Division was created. In 1891, parts of Yeerongpilly Division were excised to create Sherwood Division becoming a Shire in 1903 which contained
217-431: Is not just geographical but also deeply personal and symbolic. Darra represents the quintessential working-class suburb, characterized by its multicultural community and the struggles of its residents. For Eli, Darra is a place of contrasts - it is where he encounters violence and crime, as well as love and hope. The suburb's essence is woven into the narrative, influencing Eli's worldview and his journey towards understanding
248-553: The 2016 census , Darra had a population of 4,343 people. In the 2021 census , Darra had a population of 4,098 people. Darra State School is a government primary (Preparatory to Year 6) school for boys and girls at Winslow Street ( 27°34′14″S 152°57′12″E / 27.5705°S 152.9534°E / -27.5705; 152.9534 ( Darra State School ) ). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 201 students with 22 teachers (16 full-time equivalent) and 17 non-teaching staff (12 full-time equivalent). Our Lady of
279-548: The Brisbane GPO . The suburb features the cross over of the Ipswich Motorway (M7) and Centenary Motorway (M5). Brisbane Technology Park Westlink Green is located at Westlink Court, next to Darra railway station. The first subdivisions in the area occurred in 1864. Wolston Estate was the property of M. B. Goggs, whose father obtained the land forty years previously in the 1860s and after whom Goggs Road
310-638: The Shire of Sherwood was amalgamated into the City of Brisbane . Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School was established on 5 April 1937 by the Sisters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. In 1987 the school opened a pre-school at Jindalee and the school's name became Darra-Jindalee Catholic School. The Jindalee site was closed in 2003. On 14 July 2008 the school was again renamed to be Our Lady of
341-677: The Uniting Church in Australia , it became the Darra Uniting Church. In 1914, Queensland Cement and Lime Company was formed established a cement manufacturing plant in Darra. The company (by then known as Queensland Cement Limited) closed the Darra plant in 1998 after losing its right to dredge Moreton Bay for coral from which lime was extracted to make cement. Darra State School opened on 1 June 1916. In 1925,
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#1732775848037372-654: The 1990s it was decided to amalgamate Richlands State High School with Inala State High School to create a new school called Glenala State High School. The amalgamation commenced in 1996 when the Year 8, 9, and 11 students were transferred into the new school, while the Years 10 and 12 student completed their final year at Richlands, after which the Richlands State High School was closed completely on 13 December 1996. The Richlands drive-in theatre opened in
403-596: The Brisbane CBD. Bus routes travel to surrounding suburbs of Inala , Mount Ommaney , Middle Park , Jamboree Heights , Riverhills and Sinnamon Park "Boy Swallows Universe," a novel by Trent Dalton, published in 2018, is a compelling coming-of-age story set in 1980s Brisbane, Australia. The narrative centres around Eli Bell, a young boy navigating a life filled with complex characters and challenging circumstances. This critically acclaimed novel skilfully blends elements of magical realism with harsh realities, creating
434-687: The Darra Oxley Pony Club. Richlands Plaza, a shopping and business centre, opened in 2010. In the 2011 census , Richlands had a population of 2,076 people, 51.4% female and 48.6% male. The median age of the Richlands population was 29 years, 8 years below the Australian median. 52.8% of people living in Richlands were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 69.8%; the next most common countries of birth were Vietnam 10.3%, New Zealand 8.9%, England 2.4%, Philippines 2.2%, India 1.9%. 54.8% of people spoke only English at home;
465-505: The Magistrates Court, Queensland State Emergency Service, and Richlands Community Centre. Shopping precincts include Richlands Plaza and Progress Corner. Darra, Queensland Download coordinates as: Darra is a south-western suburb in the City of Brisbane , Queensland , Australia. In the 2021 census , Darra had a population of 4,098 people. Darra is located 18.5 kilometres (11.5 mi) by road south-west of
496-906: The Richlands Community Centre and the local branch of the Queensland State Emergency Service . Richlands East State School opened on 23 January 1967 in Poinsettia Street ( 27°35′51″S 152°58′04″E / 27.5976°S 152.9679°E / -27.5976; 152.9679 ( Richlands East State School ) ). It is now within the boundaries of Inala . Richlands State High School opened on 27 January 1970 in Poinsettia Street immediately west of Richlands East State School ( 27°35′52″S 152°57′52″E / 27.5979°S 152.9645°E / -27.5979; 152.9645 ( Richlands State High School ) ). In
527-757: The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary (Preparatory to Year 6) school for boys and girls at 115 Darra Station Road ( 27°34′05″S 152°57′08″E / 27.5680°S 152.9522°E / -27.5680; 152.9522 ( Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School ) ). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 531 students with 38 teachers (33 full-time equivalent) and 15 non-teaching staff (11 full-time equivalent). There are no secondary schools in Darra. The nearest government secondary schools are Centenary State High School in Jindalee to
558-693: The Sacred Heart School Darra. In 1954, the Darra RSL Memorial Hall was opened. Sumner was known as Darra until 1969 when it became a separate suburb. Vietnamese refugees began to settle in the area in 1975. The origin of the word Darra came from the Aboriginal word for 'stones'. The Anglican Church of the Holy Spirit was dedicated in 1955 by Venerable Harold John Richards. Its closure about 28 October 2010
589-651: The area of Wolston Estate. A portion of Darra comes from the Wolston Estate, consisting of 54 farms on an area of 3000 acres, offered for auction at Centennial Hall, Brisbane, on 16 October 1901. Only three of the farms sold at the original auction. Darra Methodist Church opened on Saturday 13 March 1915 by Reverend William Smith, President of the Queensland Methodist Conference. When the Methodist Church amalgamated into
620-525: The complexities of life and human nature. The book's portrayal of Darra is authentic and evocative, bringing to life the atmosphere of 1980s Brisbane and offering a profound commentary on the social and cultural dynamics of the time. The Netflix series "Boy Swallows Universe" is an adaptation of Trent Dalton's novel, set in 1980s Brisbane, Australia. It is an 8-episode limited series commissioned by Netflix and produced by Brouhaha Entertainment, Anonymous Content, and Chapter One. The story revolves around Eli Bell,
651-662: The east, Darra State School in Darra to the north, and Carole Park State School in Wacol to the west. The nearest secondary schools are Glenala State High School in Durack to the east and Forest Lake State High School in Forest Lake to the south. Richlands Plaza shopping and business centre at 511 Archerfield Road ( 27°35′46″S 152°57′31″E / 27.5962°S 152.9587°E / -27.5962; 152.9587 ( Richlands Plaza shopping centre ) ) offers
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#1732775848037682-471: The immediate east of the motorway. Richlands railway station ( 27°35′47″S 152°56′49″E / 27.5963°S 152.9470°E / -27.5963; 152.9470 ( Richlands railway station ) ) serves the suburb. The land use in the north and west of the suburb is industrial extending west into Wacol with the residential areas in the east and south of the suburb extending east into Inala . A few small areas of farmland still exist within
713-691: The late 1970s at 295 Archerfield Road ( 27°35′13″S 152°57′29″E / 27.5869°S 152.9581°E / -27.5869; 152.9581 ( Richards Drive-In Theatre ) ), closing in December 2000 making it the last to be operating in Brisbane. The suburb is home to a number of recreational clubs including the Brisbane West Tennis Centre which opened in the early 1980s, Richlands Tenpin Bowl which opened in 1991 and
744-496: The next most common languages were 17.2% Vietnamese, 3.8% Samoan, 2.3% Hindi, 1.7% Italian, 1.1% Spanish. In the 2016 census , Richlands had a population of 3,598 people. In the 2021 census , Richlands had a population of 5,621 people. Richlands has a number of heritage-listed sites including: There are no schools in Richlands. The nearest primary schools are Richlands East State School and Inala State School both in Inala to
775-634: The north, Corinda State High School in Corinda to the north-east, and Glenala State High School in Durack to the south-west. Linh Son Temple, a Vietnamese Buddhist temple is located in the suburb. Darra Vietnamese Uniting Church is at 6 Lee Road ( 27°34′01″S 152°57′08″E / 27.5670°S 152.9523°E / -27.5670; 152.9523 ( Darra Vietnamese Uniting Church ) ). Darra railway station provides access to regular Queensland Rail City network services to Brisbane CBD, Ipswich , Rosewood and Springfield . When
806-408: The railway was completed in 1876 "with a stop at nine mile eighty four chain gate", halfway between the planned Oxley railway station and Wacol railway station , the site was set for the future Darra. The station was once the terminus for the first of Brisbane's electric rail lines, linked to Ferny Grove railway station in 1979. The Centenary Freeway and the Ipswich Motorway provide access to
837-542: The suburb. Ric Nattrass Creek rises in the south of Richlands and flows north and exits the suburb to the north-west into Wacol where it becomes a tributary of Bullock Head Creek, then Wolston Creek, ultimately into the Brisbane River and Moreton Bay . It was named in 2013 after wildlife expert and conservationist Ric Nattrass (1949–2009). The name Richlands comes from the Richland Estate, which
868-537: The title Richlands . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Richlands&oldid=1081275660 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Richlands, Queensland Download coordinates as: Richlands
899-440: Was a subdivision of small farms sold in 1928–1929. The farms were 4 acres (1.6 ha) and cost £55, and could be purchased for a deposit of £2 and monthly payments of 20 shillings. Richlands was part of the larger suburb of Darra until Richlands officially became a suburb in 1975. Early industries in the suburb were dairy and poultry farming, honey production and table grape growing. On 12 June 1934, Richlands State School
930-581: Was approved by Archbishop Phillip Aspinall . The houses are mainly of the Queenslander style built in the 1940s and 1950s. The majority of blocks in Darra are large enough to be subdivided, which is becoming popular in the suburb, hence making room for more modern homes. In the last few years, a property developer bought a vast tract of vacant, government land. As a result, there are now many new homes and townhouses built in Darra, which has increased its population and its geographical boundaries. In
961-482: Was opened with one teacher on the north-east corner of Orchard Road and Old Progress Road ( 27°35′45″S 152°57′22″E / 27.5957°S 152.9562°E / -27.5957; 152.9562 ( Richlands State School (former) ) ). It closed on 31 December 2010. The school's website was archived. The school site was purchased by the Brisbane City Council and it is now used by