It was on land donated by John and Thomas Strong (approx 27°31′27″S 152°59′37″E / 27.5242°S 152.9937°E / -27.5242; 152.9937 (Oxley Creek Baptist chapel (former))).

[8] The classified advertisement for the auction states the estate is "only a stone's throw from the Railway Station and "is a splendid piece of ground, with a gentle slope to the river.

A map advertising the auction states that the estate was "situated within easy walking distance of Graceville Railway Station".

[10] The classified advertisement for the auction states the estate had "Cool, invigorating breeze, every allotment ready to build on, right aspect, abundance of fresh air, charming views, exclusive neighbourhood.

The advertisements in the Telegraph included a "catch-phrase" competition with first prize being a block of land in the Memorial Park Estate.

A map advertising the auction states that the estate was "within easy walking distance of Graceville Station".

[13] The classified advertisement for the auction states the estate was in "easy walking distance to station, good train service, water and electric light".

[21] Christ the King Catholic Primary School opened on 25 January 1937 with an initial 60 students with four Presentation Sisters as teachers.

77.1% of people living in Graceville were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 69.8%; the next most common countries of birth were England 4.4%, New Zealand 2.9%, United States of America 1.1%, Scotland 0.9%, South Africa 0.8%.

89.4% of people spoke only English at home; the next most popular languages were 0.8% Vietnamese, 0.7% Mandarin, 0.6% Polish, 0.5% German, 0.5% Cantonese.