Newmarket, Queensland

Newmarket Brisbane, Queensland
Newmarket Railway Station
Population:	3902 (2001 census)
Postcode:	4051
Area:	1.7 km² (0.7 sq mi)
Location:	5 km (3 mi) from Brisbane CBD
LGA:	City of Brisbane
State District:	Brisbane Central
Federal Division:	Brisbane
Suburbs around Newmarket: Alderley Grange Wilston Ashgrove Newmarket Windsor Red Hill Kelvin Grove Herston

Newmarket is an inner north-western suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is located approximately 5 km from the Brisbane central business district (CBD) and is surrounded by the suburbs of Alderley to the north, Ashgrove to the west, Kelvin Grove to the south, and Wilston to the east. It is an older, mostly residential suburb containing pre-war and post-war homes, including many fine examples of the Queenslander style of home. Over the last few years, some medium-density townhouses and unit blocks have appeared as well. With Inner-City demand rising because Newmarket is a clean and peaceful suburb which is located close to Brisbane CBD (The hub of most jobs in Brisbane) this had made Newmarket a high class suburb with in the new millennium which has proven financially and safetywise well for the residents of Newmarket.

History

Newmarket was originally known as "The Three Mile Scrub" due to its distance from the city, and Ashgrove Avenue, which links Enoggera Road with Waterworks Road to the west, was known as Three Mile Scrub Road. As settlement continued northward along Kelvin Grove Road in the late 19th Century, livestock saleyards opened in the area bordered by Enoggera Road, Newmarket Road, Wilston Road and Alderson Street, and were serviced by Newmarket train station after the rail line was extended from Mayne Junction in 1899. As urban development continued in Newmarket the saleyards were moved to Cannon Hill in 1931. Evidence of the saleyards can still be seen in a number of narrow laneways, most likely old cattle tracks between stockyards, that still exist in this neighbourhood.

The most significant landmark in Newmarket is the Newmarket Brickworks Chimney on Mina Parade, which was constructed in 1912 and is over 50 metres tall. It is a remnant of the Newmarket Brickworks, which was demolished in 1987.

Transport

Via Train, Newmarket Railway Station provides access to regular Citytrain services on the Ferny Grove railway line arranging travel to the Brisbane CBD, Beenleigh and Ferny Grove.

Via Bus, Newmarket is serviced by Brisbane Transport buses to Chermside, Mitchelton and to The City.

Via Road, Newmarket's main arterials are Enoggera Road which is the main corridor for motorists travelling to The City and Alderley, as well as Newmarket Road which is the main corridor for motorists travelling to Lutwyche.

Until December 1968 trams operated by the Brisbane City Council operated along Enoggera Road. A former tramway electrical substation still stands on the corner of Kate Street and Enoggera Road and has been transformed into a contemporary dwelling.

Recreation

Newmarket offers a number of options to locals and nearby residents. The Brisbane City Council operates a public swimming pool in Sedgeley Park, on Alderson Street. Enoggera Creek, which forms the southern boundary of Newmarket, contains a linear park and bikeway. The suburb has several sporting ovals, including Spencer Park, which is home to former NSL and current Brisbane Premier League team Brisbane City Football Club and Windsor Royals Baseball Club, and McCook Park, which is home to Newmarket SFC soccer club.

The first stage of the Newmarket Shopping Centre opened in 2005. The shopping centre contains a Coles Supermarket, Nando's, Subway, Gloria Jean's and several specialty stores. There are plans to build a cinema complex at this site in the near future. The historic Newmarket Hotel, established 1897, has been completely renovated and is now a buzzing hive of activity most nights of the week. Both the Newmarket Hotel and shopping centre are located on the corner of Newmarket Road and Enoggera Road, at Newmarket.

References

External links

• University of Queensland: Queensland Places:Newmarket

Coordinates: 27°26′06″S 153°00′32″E / 27.435°S 153.009°E / -27.435; 153.009