[3][4] The origin of the suburb name is from an early property owner Thomas Sadlier.

[5] As at February 2022, the church building is still extant but in private ownership.

[8] Mater Dei Catholic Church opened in a converted house in 1964.

[3] Mater Dei Catholic Church is on the northern corner of Rowland Terrace and Ferrett Street in a converted house (27°36′40″S 152°44′47″E / 27.6111°S 152.7464°E / -27.6111; 152.7464 (Mater Dei Catholic Church)).

[16] There are a number of parks in the area: Thomas Street Railway Station provides Queensland Rail City network services to Rosewood, Ipswich and Brisbane via Ipswich.