HISTORY
Kedron was named after the biblical Kedron River when German Moravian missionaries settled 500 acres near a watercourse in 1838 to protect the Aboriginal population. Queensland’s first Judge Alfred Lutwyche purchased 50 acres in 1862 and called his residence “Kedron Lodge”. This allotment has since been subdivided and sold, and rests on the border of Wooloowin and Kedron, and is also known as “Kalinga.” The 1860’s saw many settlers entering the area including Henry Craig, who planted the large Bunya Pines along Gympie Road. Gold was discovered in Kedron in 1868 and a bridge was constructed over Kedron Brook to allow access north. This route is now Gympie Arterial Road. This decade also saw the opening of the Edinburgh Castle Hotel and the Kedron Hotel. The Lutwyche Cemetery was established in 1878 on Craig’s site and commemorates Alfred Lutwyche.
REAL ESTATE & DESIGN
Interwar and postwar homes certainly make up the majority of dwellings in Kedron, however in recent years, modern units and apartments have been built. 25% of the dwellings in Kedron are now units, compared with the Australian average of 14%.
SHOPPING
Kedron is bordered north by Chermside, and locals head to Westfield Chermside. Gympie Road also offers many retail opportunities, as well as leading to the city. Centro Lutwyche is also handy for those looking for a smaller shopping centre.
SPORTS AND FITNESS
The suburb includes many late night and 24 hour fitness centres, with one of Queensland’s largest Goodlife Gym’s located a short drive away in Chermside. Kedron is also family orientated with several parks and playgrounds close by.
DISTANCE FROM CBD & TRANSPORTATION
Kedron is 8km from Brisbane and many bus routes are directed through this area. Westfield Chermside is one of the major bus hubs in northern Brisbane, making public transport easily accessible.
FAMOUS LANDMARKS
The Edinburgh Castle hotel is arguably one of the most iconic pubs in Brisbane. Located on Edinburgh Castel Road, the hotel was originally built in 1862 and has since been re-built no less than three times. Lutwyche Cemetery is situated on Gympie Road and was established in 1878. Named the Kedron Brook Cemetery, the name was changed in later years to honour Alfred Lutwyche.
RESTAURANTS & CAFES
Gympie Roads offers patrons many choices of restaurants, cafes and eateries specialising in a number of nationalities. Mexican, Indian and Chinese restaurants and take-aways prove to be popular, and there are other “fine dining” options available.
SCHOOLS, EDUCATION & INSTITUTIONS
Kedron is the suburb for schools! Many prestigious non-government schools have made Kedron their campus, most likely due to its missionary beginning. These schools include Padua College, Padua Catholic Primary, St Anthony’s Catholic College and Mt Alvernia College. Kedron State School and Kedron State High School also offer excellent schooling, and Wavell Heights High also includes areas of Kedron in its school catchment zone.