Download coordinates as: Morningside is a southside suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

There are many older-style weatherboard and chamferboard homes in this area as well as modern units and townhouses.

[citation needed] Morningside is said to be named after a local estate belonging to David Longlands.

The land at that time was used mainly for agriculture; in particular, dairy, sugarcane and tobacco production.

[citation needed] In December 1884, "The Richmond Park Estate" made up of 145 allotments, was advertised to be auctioned by Hooker, Son & Elliott.

[15][16] Marooba Estate on the corner of Riding Road and Lawson Street was advertised for sale on 25 August 1928, 20 business and residential blocks were auctioned.

[citation needed] A quarry was established post-World War I to obtain bluestone for roads in the growing suburbs.

After 2 drownings and the detection of typhoid in the water by 1952, the quarry was drained and filled to create Keralgerie Park.

[citation needed] The Balmoral Cemetery is located at the corner of Wynnum and Bennetts Road, Morningside.

Opened in 1875, this is no longer an active cemetery, but existing graves can be re-used for family members.