Birkdale – 4159

About Birkdale

Birkdale is 21km south of Brisbane city and lies within the Redland City Council area. It was named in 1880 by local landowner William Thorne after his birthplace, Birkdale in England. In the 1920s, poultry was a major industry in Birkdale

Surrounding suburbs: Alexandra Hills, Capalaba, Cleveland, Ormiston, Thorneside, Wellington Point

Council hotline: (07) 3829 8999

Council website: redland.qld.gov.au

Birkdale Need to know

Local Members	Councillor Alan Beard Redland City Council Division 8 (Birkdale South) Phone: (07) 3829 8600 Email: alan.beard@redland.qld.gov.au
	Councillor Paul Bishop Redland City Council Division 10 (Birkdale North) Phone: (07) 3829 8605 Email: paul.bishop@redland.qld.gov.au
State Members	Dr Mark Robson Electorate: Cleveland Kramer Place / 19 Waterloo St, Cleveland 4163 Phone: (07) 3286 2726 Email: cleveland@parliament.qld.gov.au
Federal Members	Andrew Laming Electorate: Bowman 10 / 32 Middle St, Cleveland 4163 Phone: (07) 3821 0155 Email: andrew.laming.mp@aph.gov.au

	Birkdale Train Station: Napier St, Birkdale 4159 Phone: (07) 3207 1526
Green waste collection	Green waste collected fortnightly, alternate to the recycling collection
Recycling collection	Recycling collected fortnightly
Rubbish collection	General waste collected weekly
Watering restrictions	The last remaining water restrictions in SEQ were lifted on 1 January, 2013

Bikeways	Cycle friendly route : Sunnybay Dr to Old Cleveland Rd, Birkdale 4159
	Off road shared path: Judy Holt Sportsfield and Judy Holt Bushland Reserve, Birkdale 4159
	On road bicycle lane : Cnr Birkdale and Old Cleveland Rd to Randall Rd, Birkdale 4159
	Off road path : Birkdale Train Station along Birkdale Rd onto Old Cleveland Rd East, Birkdale 4159

Early learning centres	Bay View Early Learning Centre: 8 Mary St, Birkdale 4159 Phone: (07) 3822 8888
	Bay Cottage and Bay View Early Learning Centre: 477 Old Cleveland Rd East, Birkdale 4159 Phone: (07) 3822 4444
Police Station	Capalaba Policebeat Shopfront, Capalaba Park Shopping Centre (nearest): 150 / Cnt Mt Cotton and Redland-Bay Rds, Capalaba 4157 Phone: (07) 3843 8120
Primary schools	Mary Mackillop Catholic Primary School: 10 Hardy Rd, Birkdale 4159 Phone: (07) 3822 5500
	Birkdale Primary School: Agnes St, Birkdale 4159 Phone: (07) 3286 0777
	Birkdale South Primary School: 451 Old Cleveland Rd East, Birkdale 4159 Phone: (07) 3820 4333
Secondary schools	Redlands Private Christian College (nearest): 36 Anson Rd, Wellington Point 4165 Phone: (07) 3286 0222
	Wellington Point State High School (nearest): Badgen Rd, Wellington Point 4165 Phone: (07) 3820 4222

Dog parks	Aquatic Paradise Park West: Commodore Dr, Birkdale 4159
	Three Paddocks Park: Thomas St, Birkdale 4159
Parks/Playgrounds	Aquatic Paradise Park West: Commodore Dr, Birkdale 4159 Features: Has shelter, picnic area, water, bbq (electric), power, disabled toilets, playground, walking path, lighting, dog off leash area (unfenced)
	William Taylor Memorial Park: Mary St, Birkdale 4159 Features: Has shelter, picnic area, water, bbq (electric), power (key operated), toilets, playground, lighting
	Three Paddocks Park: Thomas St, Birkdale 4159 Features: Has excercise equipment, dog off leash area (fenced)
	Bailey Rd Park: Bailey Rd, Birkdale 4159 Features: Has shelter, picnic area, water, bbq (electric), power, playground, sports facilities, excercise equipment
	Byng Rd Park: Byng Rd, Birkdale 4159 Features: Has shelter, picnic area, water, playground, sports facilities
Public skate park	Windemere Rd Park (nearest): Windemere Rd, Alexandra Hills 4161
Recreation facilities	Howeston Golf Course: 100 Creek Rd, Birkdale 4159 Phone: (07) 3207 2452
Shopping centres	Birkdale Village Shopping Centre: 180 Birkdale Rd, Birkdale 4159

Anglican Churches	Anglican Church of Australia: 33 Thorne Rd, Birkdale 4159 Phone: 07) 3822 1110
Baptist	Birkdale Baptist Church: 1 Jones Rd, Birkdale 4159 Phone: 07 3245 1781
Catholic Churches	Catholic Church (nearest): St Anthonys Dr, Alexandra Hills 4161 Phone: (07) 3820 0100
Other	Bayside Community Church (nearest): 1 / 9 Macarthur St, Alexandra Hills 4161 Phone: (07) 3824 5222
	Churches of Christ in Queensland (nearest): 51 Allenby, Alexandra Hills 4161 Phone: (07) 3824 5211