Mansfield

Mansfield is a suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Mansfield is a suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Mansfield had a population of 8,695 people.

The suburb has an agricultural past, consisting mainly of dairy cattle and sheep grazing. Original fencelines can still be found in remaining pockets of bushland. There was also light development of industries related to agriculture, such as wool processing and scouring. Also the quarry once located on Ham and Wecker Roads, excavated large amounts of sandstone used throughout some of the historic landmarks of Brisbane, such as the Brisbane City Hall.The suburb was named by the Queensland Place Names Board on 1 August 1967, after the Queensland Governor of the time Sir Alan Mansfield.Brisbane Adventist College Primary Campus opened on 25 January 1966.Mansfield State School opened on 27 January 1970.Brisbane Adventist College Secondary Campus opened on 1973.Mansfield State High School opened on 29 January 1974.Christian Outreach College opened in Mansfield on 16 May 1978. However it is now within the suburb of Carindale just over the northern border with Mansfield.In 1999 the Brisbane Adventist Primary and Secondary Campuses amalgamated to created Brisbane Adventist College.The Mansfield Tavern has served as a venue for many local and touring musical acts. The venue has featured acts as The Offspring, Wickety Wak, Fear Factory, Hunters & Collectors, Madness, Hoodoo Gurus, The Angels and British rock band The Cult.In the 2016 census, Mansfield had a population of 8,695 people.