It is a community split between residential and industrial land usage, the latter being attracted by the accessibility of local transport, including the Gateway Motorway.[citation needed]
Banyo has vastly increased the number of its business and industrial parks in recent years due to its close proximity to Brisbane Airport and the nearby Port of Brisbane. Nudgee Road is progressively becoming a commercial hub due to its connection to the Gateway Motorway, with a large service centre and petrol station and with new industrial grounds under construction overlooking the motorway itself.[citation needed]
A residential estate, 'Couture', has been developed on the site of an old Army depot lying adjacent to the Golden Circle cannery based in next-door Northgate. Another new residential estate, 'Summerlin' has also recently been constructed on a former Hills Hoist manufacturing plant.[citation needed]
Banyo's commercial centre (the area surrounding Banyo railway station) has recently been enhanced following a Brisbane City Council Suburban Community Improvement Project (SCIP).[5]
History
Originally inhabited by the native Turrbal tribe, the area became known as Clapham Junction once the suburb was settled by Europeans in 1849. It was not until 1897 when it officially adopted the name Banyo, an Aboriginal word which means a hill or ridge. The name was chosen by the Secretary for Railways James Dickson, and was also given to the Banyo railway station. The hill that it was named after no longer exists, having been quarried for the construction of Eagle Farm Airport during World War II.[6]
In June 1884, approximately 600 allotments of "Clapham Junction Estate" were advertised to be auctioned by James R. Dickson & Company, auctioneers. The map advertising the auction states the Estate has magnificent view of the bay, and is located on the Sandgate Line between Toombul and Nudgee Stations.[16][17][18]
In January 1888, the "Croydon Estate" made up of approximately 362 allotments was advertised to be auctioned by James R. Dickson & Company, auctioneers. The map advertising the auction states the Estate adjoins "Clapham Junction Estate" and is close to Sandgate Railway Station.[19][20]
In 1918, local Anglicans purchased a block of land for £240. St Oswald's Anglican Church was dedicated on 17 February 1929 by ArchbishopGerald Sharp. The church hall was built in 1946.[21][22]
On Saturday 14 March 1925, the Banyo Memorial School of Arts was officially opened by the Queensland Governor, Matthew Nathan. It was at the junction of St Vincents Road and Royal Parade. Inside there was a World War I Honour Board and a photo of the deceased Mrs Emma Purchase who had instigated the movement to construct the School of Arts.[23][24] Another Honour Board was installed after World War II. By the 1990s the hall was in a dilapidated condition and in May 1988 a public meeting voted to demolish the hall, which took place in October 1988 and the land was sold in 2001. Funds from the sale were used to build a bandstand in Banyo Memorial Park in 2013.[25]
Baptist services commenced in the Banyo School of Arts in March 1925.[26][27] In October 1928, Arthur Hartley donated a 50-perch (1,300 m2) piece of land to construct a Baptist church.[28] The Banyo Baptist Church was officially opened on Saturday 6 December 1930.[29][30][31][32] It was 30 by 21 feet (9.1 by 6.4 m) and capable of seating about 120 people. The church is highset timber with an iron roof and has a room underneath which is 21 by 12 feet (6.4 by 3.7 m).[33][34] The current Baptist Church was built on the same site in 1967.[35]
In January 1927, 102 allotments of the "Northgate Extension Estate" were advertised to be auctioned by Edward S. Crawford & Co., property salesmen, in conjunction with John Coleman, auctioneer. The map advertising the auction states the Estate has salubrious sea breezes with the Sandgate to Brisbane bus service that passes handy to the estate and 68 passenger trains daily.[36][37]
In September 1927, a plan of the "Purdy Estate" was drawn up by Ernest C. Henzell and W. Carlyle Henzell, Land Agents. The map advertising the land sale shows the land allotments near Banyo Station.[38]
In September 1928, the "Robinson's Paddock Estate" made up of 81 allotments was advertised to be auctioned by Isles, Love, & Co. Limited, auctioneers. The map advertising the auction states the Estate is handy to the station, schools, churches and stores. water and electric light pass the estate, and it is situated within a few miles of the popular sea beaches of Sandgate, Nudgee and Cribb Island.[39][40]
Banyo State High School opened on 2 February 1954 and closed on 31 December 2002.[42] It was reopened in January 2003 as Earnshaw State College, after merging with Nudgee State School, creating a "P-12" college.
Demographics
In the 2011 census, Banyo had a population of 5,607 people.[43]
In the 2016 census, Banyo had a population of 5,868 people, 49.7% female and 50.3% male. The median age of the Banyo population was 37 years of age. 72.2% of people living in Banyo were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 66.7%; the next most common countries of birth were New Zealand 5.3%, India 3.1%, England 2.4%, Philippines 2.0%, China 0.9%. 81.8% of people spoke only English at home; the next most popular languages were 1.6% Punjabi, 1.1% Mandarin, 1.0% Hindi, 0.9% Vietnamese.[44]
In the 2021 census, Banyo had a population of 6,105 people.[1]
Earnshaw State College is a government primary and secondary (Prep-12) school for boys and girls on the corner Earnshaw Road and Tufnell Road (27°22′45″S153°04′53″E / 27.3793°S 153.0814°E / -27.3793; 153.0814 (Earnshaw State College)).[59][62] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 728 students with 68 teachers (64 full-time equivalent) and 39 non-teaching staff (27 full-time equivalent).[61] It includes a special education program.[59]
The annual Diwali Festival is celebrated at Banyo Memorial Park. The festival provides an opportunity for the Indian community to share its culture with the rest of Australia.
Banyo station has recently[when?] undergone an upgrade. The upgrade included restoring the 100-year-old station building, toilet upgrade, new and improved station furniture and signage, fresh painting and station cleaning.[citation needed] Banyo railway station was closed on Monday 22 January 2024 for an accessibility upgrade, which will include a new footbridge with lift access and full-length, high-level platforms, with the station expected to reopen in late 2024 .While Banyo station is closed for upgrades, alternative transport options are available, including the new route 316 bus service between Northgate and Banyo.[88]
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