HISTORY
Geebung was originally named after the Geebong tree, or Persoonia, but was changed to Geebung as many handwritten letters were being mistakenly sent to Geelong, Victoria. Settlement of Geebung started in the 1860’s when a brick factory was established. The growth of the area has increased steadily since the 1880’s when the first railway line was laid. Geebung hosts a mix of residential and industrial land and is 4 km square in area.
REAL ESTATE & DESIGN
According to www.realestate.com.au’s local voices, Geebung has been ranked as Brisbane’s 13th best suburb, due to its family friendly atmosphere. The growth of the area has increased steadily since the 1880’s when the first railway line was laid, making the suburb a combination of residential and industrial/commercial properties. Many of the properties bought in Geebung today are post war homes, with a few modern houses available as well.
SHOPPING
Geebung has local shopping in the streets surrounding the train station, which also offers a direct route to the CBD. Most residents drive the short distance to Centro Toombul, or Westfield Chermside for serious retail therapy. Many of the warehouses in the Geebung Industrial Estate also offer trade to the public.
SPORTS AND FITNESS
Geebung is a suburb of parks, including Bowden Park, Geebung Park, John Wesley Gardens and 7th Brigade Park. The area also offers many gyms and team sport facilities.
DISTANCE FROM CBD & TRANSPORTATION
Geebung is approximately 12km north of Brisbane, and the suburb is focussed around its train line. Geebung Train station is located on the Caboolture line, which also services the Nambour/Sunshine Coast train. There are many connecting bus services to the CBD from Geebung station, as well as services to Chermside shopping centre.
RESTAURANTS & CAFES
Many fine cafes and restaurants are situated within Geebung and surrounding suburbs.
SCHOOLS, EDUCATION & INSTITUTIONS
Many schooling options are offered in Geebung and surrounding suburbs; Geebung State School and Geebung Special School are both in the Geebung catchment area. St Kevin’s Primary school presents non-state school alternatives, as does St Dympna’s Catholic College in nearby Aspley.