HISTORY
Clayfield is an inner northern suburb of Brisbane, located approximately 7 km from Brisbane CBD. Clayfield derives its name from the fine white-grey sedimentary clay mined in Albion, at the old brickworks that once existed near Sandgate Road. This industry, once known as “the clay fields”, was instrumental in the residential surge of European settlement of inner north Brisbane. The suburb was served by an electric tramline which ran along Sandgate Road until its closure in 1969.
REAL ESTATE & DESIGN
Separate house dwellings comprise just over 50% of all residential property with the balance made up of a mixture of flats, apartments, units and semi-terrace properties. The median house price in Clayfield as of 30 June 2011 is $757,000
A canopy of poinciana and oak trees produce a ‘New England’ canopy effect to the area.
SHOPPING
Clayfield has lots of shopping variety along Sandgate Road and Junction Road. In addition to the local strip shopping is the ever popular Clayfield Market situated on the corner of Sandgate Road and Junction Road. DFO at Brisbane Airport, Westfield Chermside and Centro Toombul are also very close by.
SPORTS AND FITNESS
Kalinga Park on the corner of Park Avenue and Sandgate Road offers a playground, bikeway, walkway and barbeque facilities.
DISTANCE FROM CBD & TRANSPORTATION
Approximately 7 km North of Brisbane CBD, Clayfield is serviced by both bus and train services from the Clayfield railway station and the Eagle Junction railway station. Brisbane International Airport is only a 5 km drive from Clayfield.
FAMOUS LANDMARKS
Clayfield College which opened in 1931 is situated on Sandgate Road in the heart of Clayfield.
RESTAURANTS & CAFES
There are plenty of great dining options for you to choose from along Sandgate Road. Albion which is situated next to Clayfield is famous for the high quality and variety of its cafes and restaurants.
SCHOOLS, EDUCATION & INSTITUTIONS
The following schools are all situated within the Clayfield area; Clayfield College, Eagle Junction State Primary School, Ascot State Primary School, St Rita’s College and Saint Margaret’s Anglican Girl’s School.