WELLINGTON POINT

Located roughly 22 km south-east of Brisbane, the Redland City suburb of Wellington Point is mainly a residential area and is bordered by Birkdale in the west and Ormiston to the south east.

A surveyor named the area in 1842 after the Battle of Waterloo between the French led by Napoleon and the British led by the Duke of Wellington. Waterloo Bay and King Island were also named by the same surveyor.

Population – The number of Wellington Point residents totals 11,787, according to the 2011 Census. The population density is 12.07 persons per hectare.

Age Profile – The median average of residents is 39 years of age, two years above the Australian average. 32.62% of residents are between the ages of 40-59 years; 21.6% are 20-39 years of age; 18.22% are 60 years old and above; 11.61% are between 13-19 years old; and 17.88% are 0-12 years of age.

Social Marital Status –56.2% of the people are married in a registered marriage; 8.25% are married in a de facto marriage; and 35.34% are not married. The average household size is 2.9.

Income Profile – The median household income per week is $1,733.

Employment Profile – 6,243 people were employed as of 2011. Wellington Point has an unemployment rate of 4.7%. 61% of residents over the age of 15 and who identify themselves as belonging to the labour force are working full time. 29.6% are working part time.

The primary occupations are 19.6% professionals; 18% clerical and administrative employees; 15.2% technicians and trades workers; 13.7% managers; 10.5% sales workers’ 8.9% community and personal service employees; 7.9% labourers; and 4.7% machinery operators and drivers.

The major industries are 11.9% health care and social assistance; 11% retail trade; 10.1% construction; 10% manufacturing; 8.4% education and training; 7.5% professional, scientific and technical services; 6.4% public administration and safety’ 5.7% transport, postal and warehousing; and 5.1% wholesale trade.

A line between Brisbane and Cleveland offering connection to Brisbane and other suburbs can be accessed at the Wellington Point railway station.

There are three schools within Wellington Point: Redlands College, Wellington Point State High School and Wellington Point State School.

There are several beautiful parks that locals and tourists alike can enjoy. These are the park at 12 Charles Canty Drive, Harold and Enid Brown Park, Wellington Point Wetlands and EGW Wood Sportsfield.

The lifestyle in Wellington Point is similar to that of Cleveland. It is bounded by water on both sides and overlooks Moreton Bay, making it an ideal location for fishing, boating and a variety of water sports all throughout the year.

Locals and tourists alike can do so many fun-filled activities in Wellington Point. At Wellington Point Reserve, you can relax and have a picnic with family or friends. The kids can play on state-of-the-art equipment or climb huge trees that are in abundance at this location. From the reserve, you can walk to King Island but wait until it is low tide.

There are many kinds of sports activities available, including kayaking or kite surfing. There are guided kayak tours that let you explore he coast and local waterways.

Wellington Point also offers a range of wining and dining options, with many cafes and restaurants to choose from in the area’s vibrant dining precinct.
.
This lovely village has a thriving town centre and hosts regular festivals and twilight markets that you can enjoy and explore.

Wellington Point is an ideal place to set up or relocate a business as the lifestyle is conducive to family living. Many essential family options are available, so people can live and work in the same area. If travelling to the city is needed, a railway station can be accessed to go to Brisbane and other nearby suburbs.