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Rainworth, Queensland

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Rainworth is a historical neighbourhood/locality in the suburb of Bardon located in the capital city of Queensland, Brisbane. Rainworth dates back to Rainworth House and its subdivision when original owner Sir Augustus Charles Gregory died.

History

See main article on Rainworth House, Bardon . Rainworth has a rich history dating back to the mid 1920s. The neighbourhood is characterised by tin and timber Queenslanders with large balconies and either pyramid or multiple gable roofs. Historically the bounds of Rainworth are from Dudley St west to Haining St and from Rouen Road at Fredrick St to the Bardon roundabout at both Boundary Roads (one being metroad 5).