Russell Island is the largest of the Southern Moreton Bay Islands and is named after Lord John Russell, the Secretary of State for the Colonies in the 1840s. Farmers and oystermen were the first full-time inhabitants, but with the arrival of the Jackson family in 1906 a small village was created on the western side of the island called Jacksonville, that had a sawmill, pineapple canning factory, jetty and even a picture theatre.
Russell Island – 4184
About Russell Island
Surrounding suburbs: Capalaba, Cleveland, Raby Bay, Redland Bay, Thornlands, Victoria Point
Council hotline: (07) 3829 8999
Council website: brisbane.qld.gov.au
Russell Island Need to know
- Government Contacts
- Utilities
- Transport
- Services
- Community
- Religious
| Local Members | Councillor Mark Edwards Redland City Council Division 5 Phone: (07) 3829 8604 Email: mark.edwards@redlands.qld.gov.au |
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| State Members | Peter Dowling Electorate: Redlands Tenancy H20 Victoria Point S/Centre / 11 Bunker Rd, Victoria Point 4165 Phone: (07) 3207 6910 Email: redlands@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 |
| Green waste collection | Green waste collected fortnightly, alternate to the recycling collection |
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| Recycling collection | Recycling collected fortnightly on a |
| Rubbish collection | General waste collected weekly on a |
| Watering restrictions | The last remaining water restrictions in SEQ were lifted on 1 January, 2013 |
| Ferry stops | Russell Island |
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| 24hr medical centre | Bay Island Medical Service: 6 Alison Crs, Russell Island 4184 Phone: (07) 3409 1151 |
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| Library | Russell Island Library: 22 High St, Russell Island 4284 Phone: (07) 3409 1684 |
| Police Station | Russell Island Police Station: 28 High St, Russell Island 4184 Phone: (07) 3409 1244 |
| Primary schools | Russell Island State School: 38 High St, Russell Island 4284 Phone: (07) 3400 9333 |
| Dog parks | Lions Boulevard Park (unfenced): The Boulevard, Russell Island 4284 |
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| The Bay Islands Pioneer Childrens Memorial Park (fenced): Cnr High St and Jackson Rd, Russell Island 4284 | |
| Entertainment facilities | Russell Island R.S.L: 9 Cuphea St, Russell Island 4284 Phone: (07) 3409 1372 |
| Parks/Playgrounds | The Bay Islands Pioneer Childrens Memorial Park: Cnr High St and Jackson Rd, Russell Island 4284 Features: Has picnic area, water, playground, excercise equipment, dog off leash area (fenced) |
| Lions Boulevard Park: The Boulevard, Russell Island 4284 Features: Has shelter, picnic area, water, electric bbq, power (key required), disabled toilets, playground, sport facilities, dog off leash area (unfenced) |
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| Jackson's Oval Reserve: Jackson Rd, Russell Island 4284 Features: Has shelter, picnic area, water, electric bbq, power (key required), toilets, playground, sport facilities |
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| Public pool | Russell Island Swimming Pool: 2 Borrows Rd, Russell Island 4284 Phone: (07) 3409 1503 |
| Recreation facilities | Russell Island Bowls Club: 59 Jackson Rd, Russell Island 4284 Phone: (07) 3409 1330 |
| Shopping centres | Supa IGA: High St, Russell Island 4284 |
| Anglican Churches | St Peters Anglican Church: 25 High St, Russell Island 4284 Phone: (07) 3409 1157 |
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| Other | Russell Island Community Christian Church: , Russell Island 4284 Phone: (07) 3409 1032 |
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