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About Mansfield

Mansfield is a suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Mansfield had a population of 8,695 people. == Geography == Mansfield is situated approximately 13.5 kilometres (8.4 mi) by road south-south-east of the Brisbane CBD.Part of the eastern boundary of the suburb is marked by the Gateway Motorway.There is a medium-sized industrial estate situated in the northern part of the suburb, in which an Australia Post mail delivery centre is located. == History == The suburb has an agricultural past, consisting mainly of dairy cattle and sheep grazing. Original fence lines 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 on 16 May 1978 in West End. It relocated to Mansfield in 1982, but is now within the suburb boundaries of Carindale. It is now known as Citepointe Christian College.In 1999, the Brisbane Adventist Primary and Secondary Campuses amalgamated to created Brisbane Adventist College. == Demographics == In the 2011 census, the population of Mansfield was 8,473, 51.8% female and 48.2% male.