Virginia QLD, 4014
Virginia Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Does Virginia, QLD 4014 real estate interest you? It's wise to establish if the area is going to suit your personal needs. The Homes.com.au suburb profile aims to give you a better understanding of Virginia house prices, demographics & market trends so that we can help you justify the price for your future purchase.
If you are considering packing up and moving to Virginia, keep reading for a brief historical overview to find out more about the amazing lifestyle and what makes this suburb so popular.
Overview Virginia, a suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, covers an area of 3 square kilometres and had a recorded population of 2,209 people (2016 census). Virginia is surrounded by the suburbs of Geebung, Boondall, Banyo, Wavell Heights, Northgate, and Nundah.
Virginia is approximately 9.8 kilometres from the central business district of Brisbane. It is within the local government areas of Deagon Ward and Northgate Ward.
Living in Virginia Virginia is a residential suburb filled with many timber Queenslander-style housing. It is conveniently located near major employment centres, such as Chermside, Brisbane Airport, and the Port of Brisbane. Virginia has some parks, such as a linear park near Downfall Creek, a large golf course, and a recreational reserve. There are dog parks in the suburb also. The Virginia State School is a government primary school for boys and girls.
The Brisbane central business district and the Brisbane Airport are accessible from Virginia via two railway lines running through the suburb. Brisbane Transport also has a bus depot in Virginia.
History of Virginia Many people think Virginia got its name from the Virginia State in the U.S. The area that is now Virginia used to consist of swamps and farmlands. In 1888, the area became a district. It quickly became an urbanised area because of the North Coast railway.
In 1892, the Virginia Brick company opened its quarry near the railway station. The Virginia Post Office opened in 1898.
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