Redcliffe, Queensland

Redcliffe Queensland
Population:	8,981 (2006)[1]
Established:	13 September 1824
Postcode:	4020
Location:	28 km (17 mi) NNE of Brisbane CBD
LGA:	Moreton Bay Region
State electorate:	Redcliffe
Federal Division:	Petrie
Suburbs around Redcliffe: Newport Scarborough Moreton Bay Kippa-Ring Redcliffe Moreton Bay Clontarf Margate Moreton Bay

Redcliffe is a residential suburb of the Moreton Bay Region in the north-east of the Redcliffe peninsula, approximately 28 kilometres (17 mi) north-north-east of Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland, Australia. It serves as the Central Business District for the Redcliffe Peninsula and its surrounding suburbs.

Due to it being part of a conurbation, in terms of population, Redcliffe is part of the statistical division of Brisbane.

The city's name originates from "Red Cliff Point" named by the explorer John Oxley. Redcliffe became Queensland's first colony in 1824, however it was soon abandoned for Brisbane.

Since the 1880s, Redcliffe has been a popular seaside resort location due to its proximity to Brisbane.

History

Before European settlement, the Redcliffe Peninsula was occupied by the indigenous Ningy Ningy people.

Redcliffe holds the distinction of being the first European settlement in Queensland, first visited by Matthew Flinders on 17 July 1799.^[2] Explorer John Oxley recommended "Red Cliff Point" – named after the red-coloured cliffs visible from Moreton Bay – to the Governor Thomas Brisbane for the new colony, reporting that ships could land at any tide and easily get close to the shore.^[3] The party settled in Redcliffe on 13 September 1824, under the command of Lieutenant Henry Miller with 14 soldiers, some with wives and children, and 29 convicts. However, this settlement was abandoned after one year and the colony was moved south to a site on the Brisbane River at North Quay, 28 km (17 mi) south, that offered a more reliable water supply.

Redcliffe became a pastoral district in the 1860s and in the 1880s boomed as a seaside resort town with the paddlesteamer Koopa making regular trips to its jetty from 1911.

The Hornibrook Bridge, completed in 1935 allowed easy access to and from Brisbane by motor car leading the way to rapid suburban development.

In 1958, The Gibb family from Manchester, England emigrated to this area and called it home for a period. Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb went on to form the highly successful music group, The Bee Gees.

Attractions and features

Redcliffe Jetty

Attractions such as Suttons Beach, Redcliffe Jetty, Settlement Cove Lagoon, Redcliffe Museum, Redcliffe Botanic Gardens and Redcliffe Showgrounds are all within the suburb of Redcliffe.

Every Sunday morning the Jetty Markets are held in Anzac Place, immediately north of the iconic Redcliffe Jetty.

In September each year, Redcliffe celebrates its history as Queensland's first European settlement location with the First Settlement Festival. This festival is chiefly held in the Redcliffe CBD.

Education

• Redcliffe State High School
• Redcliffe Special School

References

External links

• University of Queensland: Queensland Places: Redcliffe and Redcliffe City

Coordinates: 27°13′33″S 153°06′23″E / 27.2258°S 153.1063°E / -27.2258; 153.1063