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'''Hyde Park''' is a [[Suburbs and localities (Australia)|suburb]] in the [[City of Townsville]], [[Queensland]], Australia.<ref name=qpnl>{{cite QPN|44656|Hyde Park|suburb in City of Townsville|access-date=29 December 2020}}</ref> In the {{CensusAU|2021}}, Hyde Park had a population of 1,374 people.<ref name=Census2021/> |
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== Geography == |
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Hyde Park is north of [[Mysterton]], west of [[Hermit Park]], east of [[Pimlico, Queensland|Pimlico]], and south of [[West End, Queensland (Townsville)|West End]], and its postcode is 4812. |
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[[North Townsville Road]] (Woolcock Street) runs along the northern boundary, and [[Townsville Connection Road]] (Charters Towers Road) runs along the eastern boundary.<ref>{{Google maps |url=https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Hyde+Park+QLD+4812/@-19.2780477,146.7876057,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6bd5f916b740fb25:0x500eef17f20fc80!8m2!3d-19.276999!4d146.7964729!16zL20vMDkwaHRw |access-date=23 April 2023 |title=Hyde Park}}</ref> |
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As part of the development of Townsville, sugar plantations were established at Hyde Park in 1866. In 1918, Hyde Park was transferred from the [[Thuringowa]] Shire to the City of Townsville by a ballot. |
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== History == |
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Most of the street names (and the suburb's name itself) come from [[London]] streets and suburbs - for example, Oxford Street, Bayswater Road and Park Lane. Hyde Park is one of the less well known Townsville suburbs, and so has escaped most of the renovation of the old houses that has taken place in Townsville in recent years. |
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It is believed to be named after [[Hyde Park, London|Hyde Park]] in London.<ref name=qpnl/> Most of the street names come from [[London]] streets and suburbs - for example, named after [[Oxford Street]], [[Bayswater Road]] and [[Park Lane]]. |
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As part of the development of Townsville, sugar plantations were established at Hyde Park in 1866.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/about-townsville/history-and-heritage/townsville-history/townsville-1770-to-1900 |title=Townsville 1770 - 1900 |publisher=City of Townsville |date=2023 |access-date=30 April 2023}}</ref> |
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In 1918, Hyde Park was transferred from the [[Shire of Thuringowa|Thuringowa Shire]] to the City of Townsville by a government decree.<ref name="TCC history">{{cite web|url=http://www.thuringowa.qld.gov.au/thuringowa/history/ |title=History of Thuringowa |author=Thuringowa City Council |date=15 November 2004 |access-date=14 December 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060918160056/http://www.thuringowa.qld.gov.au/thuringowa/history/ |archive-date=18 September 2006 |url-status=dead |df=dmy }}</ref> |
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[[Hermit Park State School]] opened on 16 June 1924.<ref name="qfhs">{{Citation|author1=Queensland Family History Society|title=Queensland schools past and present|publication-date=2010|edition=Version 1.01|publisher=[[Queensland Family History Society]]|isbn=978-1-921171-26-0}}</ref> Hermit Park Infants State School was separated from it on 1 February 1955, but closed on 17 December 1993 and became part of the State School again.<ref name="qfhs" /> |
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St Margaret Mary’s Catholic Primary School was established in 1936 by the [[Sisters of the Good Samaritan]]. [[Roman Catholic Bishop of Townsville|Bishop]] [[Terence McGuire (bishop)|Terrence McGuire]] had purchased the Woodlands estate from the Cummins family to use as a convent for the sisters, which was called Saint Philomena’s. The need for secondary education for girls in the area led to the sisters establishing St Margaret Mary’s College, which was officially opened by Bishop [[Hugh Edward Ryan|Hugh Ryan]] on 22 February 1963 with an initial enrolment of 50 girls.<ref>{{Cite web|title=College History|url=https://www.smmc.catholic.edu.au/information/college-history/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102074109/https://www.smmc.catholic.edu.au/information/college-history/|archive-date=2021-01-02|access-date=2021-01-02|website=St Margaret Mary's College|language=en}}</ref> The primary school closed on 11 December 1987,<ref name="qfhs" /> but the secondary college continues to operate. |
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== Demographics == |
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In the {{CensusAU|2016}}, Hyde Park had a population of 1,387 people.<ref name=Census2016>{{Census 2016 AUS|id=SSC31392|name=Hyde Park (SSC)|access-date=20 October 2018|quick=on}}</ref> |
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In the {{CensusAU|2021}}, Hyde Park had a population of 1,374 people.<ref name=Census2021>{{Census 2021 AUS|id=SAL31378|name=Hyde Park (SAL)|access-date=28 February 2023|quick=on}}</ref> |
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== Facilities == |
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Hyde Park is also home to the [[Mater Women's and Children's Hospital]], formerly known as the Wesley Park Haven Hospital and before that as the Park Haven Private Hospital (est. 1937). In January 1999 the hospital was acquired by [[Wesley Hospital (Brisbane)|The Wesley Hospital]], Brisbane on behalf of the Uniting Church in Queensland. In 2007 it was acquired by the Townsville Sisters of Mercy, and is run under the [[Mater Health Services North Queensland]] umbrella organisation. |
Hyde Park is also home to the [[Mater Women's and Children's Hospital]], formerly known as the Wesley Park Haven Hospital and before that as the Park Haven Private Hospital (est. 1937). In January 1999 the hospital was acquired by [[Wesley Hospital (Brisbane)|The Wesley Hospital]], Brisbane on behalf of the Uniting Church in Queensland. In 2007 it was acquired by the Townsville Sisters of Mercy, and is run under the [[Mater Health Services North Queensland]] umbrella organisation. |
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Hermit Park State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls on the corner of Surrey and Sussex Streets ({{coord|-19.2800|146.7965|type:edu_region:AU-QLD|name=Hermit Park State School}}).<ref name="SchoolList2018">{{cite web|date=9 July 2018|title=State and non-state school details|url=https://data.qld.gov.au/dataset/state-and-non-state-school-details/resource/5b39065c-df32-415c-994c-5ff12f8de997|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181121065959/https://data.qld.gov.au/dataset/state-and-non-state-school-details/resource/5b39065c-df32-415c-994c-5ff12f8de997|archive-date=21 November 2018|access-date=21 November 2018|publisher=[[Queensland Government]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Hermit Park State School|url=https://www.hermparkss.eq.edu.au/|access-date=21 November 2018|archive-date=21 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621125416/http://www.hermparkss.eq.edu.au/|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 666 students with 45 teachers (42 full-time equivalent) and 28 non-teaching staff (17 full-time equivalent).<ref name="ACARA2018">{{cite web|title=ACARA School Profile 2018|url=https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-profile-2018.xlsx|access-date=28 January 2020|publisher=[[Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority]]|archive-date=27 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827085246/https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-profile-2018.xlsx|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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[[St Margaret Mary's College]] is a Catholic secondary (7-12) school for girls at 1-9 Crowle Street ({{coord|-19.2780|146.7995|type:edu_region:AU-QLD|name=St Margaret Mary's College}}).<ref name="SchoolList2018" /><ref>{{cite web|title=St Margaret Mary's College|url=https://www.smmc.catholic.edu.au|access-date=21 November 2018|archive-date=2 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102092930/https://www.smmc.catholic.edu.au/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 711 students with 63 teachers (58 full-time equivalent) and 28 non-teaching staff (24 full-time equivalent).<ref name="ACARA2018" /> |
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* {{cite web|url=http://queenslandplaces.com.au/hyde-park|title=Hyde Park|publisher=Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland|website=Queensland Places}} |
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| Coordinates | 19°16′47″S 146°47′49″E / 19.2797°S 146.7969°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 1,374 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,250/km2 (3,240/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4812 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1.1 km2 (0.4 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Townsville | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Townsville | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Herbert | ||||||||||||||
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Hyde Park is a suburb in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Hyde Park had a population of 1,374 people.[1]
Geography
[edit]Hyde Park is north of Mysterton, west of Hermit Park, east of Pimlico, and south of West End, and its postcode is 4812.
North Townsville Road (Woolcock Street) runs along the northern boundary, and Townsville Connection Road (Charters Towers Road) runs along the eastern boundary.[3]
History
[edit]It is believed to be named after Hyde Park in London.[2] Most of the street names come from London streets and suburbs - for example, named after Oxford Street, Bayswater Road and Park Lane.
As part of the development of Townsville, sugar plantations were established at Hyde Park in 1866.[4]
In 1918, Hyde Park was transferred from the Thuringowa Shire to the City of Townsville by a government decree.[5]
Hermit Park State School opened on 16 June 1924.[6] Hermit Park Infants State School was separated from it on 1 February 1955, but closed on 17 December 1993 and became part of the State School again.[6]
St Margaret Mary’s Catholic Primary School was established in 1936 by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan. Bishop Terrence McGuire had purchased the Woodlands estate from the Cummins family to use as a convent for the sisters, which was called Saint Philomena’s. The need for secondary education for girls in the area led to the sisters establishing St Margaret Mary’s College, which was officially opened by Bishop Hugh Ryan on 22 February 1963 with an initial enrolment of 50 girls.[7] The primary school closed on 11 December 1987,[6] but the secondary college continues to operate.
Demographics
[edit]In the 2016 census, Hyde Park had a population of 1,387 people.[8]
In the 2021 census, Hyde Park had a population of 1,374 people.[1]
Facilities
[edit]Hyde Park contains two shopping centres, Castletown Shoppingworld and the Hyde Park Centre located on Woolcock Street.
Hyde Park is also home to the Mater Women's and Children's Hospital, formerly known as the Wesley Park Haven Hospital and before that as the Park Haven Private Hospital (est. 1937). In January 1999 the hospital was acquired by The Wesley Hospital, Brisbane on behalf of the Uniting Church in Queensland. In 2007 it was acquired by the Townsville Sisters of Mercy, and is run under the Mater Health Services North Queensland umbrella organisation.
Education
[edit]Hermit Park State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls on the corner of Surrey and Sussex Streets (19°16′48″S 146°47′47″E / 19.2800°S 146.7965°E).[9][10] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 666 students with 45 teachers (42 full-time equivalent) and 28 non-teaching staff (17 full-time equivalent).[11]
St Margaret Mary's College is a Catholic secondary (7-12) school for girls at 1-9 Crowle Street (19°16′41″S 146°47′58″E / 19.2780°S 146.7995°E).[9][12] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 711 students with 63 teachers (58 full-time equivalent) and 28 non-teaching staff (24 full-time equivalent).[11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Hyde Park (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Hyde Park – suburb in City of Townsville (entry 44656)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ "Hyde Park" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- ^ "Townsville 1770 - 1900". City of Townsville. 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- ^ Thuringowa City Council (15 November 2004). "History of Thuringowa". Archived from the original on 18 September 2006. Retrieved 14 December 2006.
- ^ a b c Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
- ^ "College History". St Margaret Mary's College. Archived from the original on 2 January 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Hyde Park (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ a b "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "Hermit Park State School". Archived from the original on 21 June 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ a b "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ "St Margaret Mary's College". Archived from the original on 2 January 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
External links
[edit]- "Hyde Park". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.
