Hemmant, Queensland

Download coordinates as: Hemmant is an eastern riverside suburb of the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

[citation needed] Hemmant is bounded by the Brisbane River to the north and Bulimba Creek to the west.

[15] Newspaper advertising states the Estate was adjoining the Aquarium grounds, and had the most fertile soil within many miles of the city.

[16] In December 1919, "Wells-Carlille Estate" made up of 95 allotments were advertised to be auctioned by F. C. Emmott, real property salesman.

A map advertising the auction states the Estate was at Lindum, 10 miles from Brisbane and on the Cleveland Line.

[17][18] In May 1924, "Hemmant Park Estate" made up of 104 allotments were advertised to be auctioned by Isles, Love & Co. Limited.

74.9% of people living in Hemmant were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 69.8%; the next most common countries of birth were New Zealand 8.2%, England 3.3%, Philippines 1.6%, Fiji 0.8%, China 0.5%.

88.4% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 0.8% Cantonese, 0.8% Hindi, 0.5% Tagalog, 0.5% Filipino, 0.5% Vietnamese.

The nearest government secondary school is Brisbane Bayside State College in Wynnum West.

[21] The Hemmant Quarry Reserve (immediately adjacent in Tingalpa) is 24 hectares (59 acres) and has walking tracks and picnic facilities.

[23] Hemmant railway station provides access to regular Queensland Rail City network services to Brisbane and Cleveland.

The suburb of Hemmant was named after William Hemmant.
Sugar mills with South Sea Islander workers posing.
Real estate map of Queensport Aquarium Estate, Hemmant, 1889