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$4.1-M Revamp to Transform Netball Facilities at Les Hughes Sporting Complex

Bray Park’s Les Hughes Sporting Complex is set for a significant transformation, with a $4.1 million upgrade confirmed for its netball facilities. The investment will deliver a modern clubhouse, replacing the building that has served the local netball community for more than 40 years, and is expected to support over 2,000 members across 15 clubs.

Read: North Lakes Blues Netball Club Secures $1M for its Own Courts

Supporting Community and Participation

The upgrade will provide accessible, inclusive, and functional spaces for players, officials, and spectators. For Pine Rivers Netball Association, which manages activities across the complex’s 20 courts, the new facilities will mean safer, cleaner, and more comfortable areas for both training and match days.

Association President Rachelle Swan said the project would directly benefit the netball community. “For us, it’s about having cleaner, safer and more accessible facilities for our members and visitors,” she said. “We’re continuing to grow participation, especially among men, boys and in mixed competitions, and this upgrade will help us support that growth.”

Netball participation across Moreton Bay continues to grow, and clubs are preparing to meet the needs of more players. The upgraded clubhouse will provide modern, accessible spaces for players and spectators, supporting continued participation.

A Venue for Everyone

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The project will benefit players and spectators, providing modern spaces for everyone attending matches. Swan highlighted the importance of creating a venue that meets contemporary expectations. “We’re incredibly excited for this project to begin and to see the impact it will have on our ability to get even more people out on the courts playing netball,” she said.

The improved facilities will accommodate competitions and support players of all ages, from children to senior members. With mixed competitions gaining traction, the upgrade ensures that the complex can cater to everyone interested in netball, regardless of age or experience.

Looking Ahead

The investment comes as part of broader efforts to enhance grassroots sporting infrastructure across the state, in preparation for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. By investing in facilities like Les Hughes Sporting Complex, the state aims to support local clubs and community participation.

Swan emphasised the long-term benefits for the association. “For our netball community, this isn’t just about a building. It’s about creating a hub where people feel welcome, safe, and supported while they play, coach or spectate,” she said. “The new clubhouse will allow us to continue growing participation and make netball more accessible to everyone in our area.”

Read: Street Spotlight: Francis Road, Bray Park

Construction is expected to start soon, providing local players and families with modern, inclusive facilities as the complex continues to host netball activities in the region. The Les Hughes Sporting Complex upgrade will provide improved facilities for Pine Rivers Netball Association and support participation across Moreton Bay.

Published 4-November-2025

Street Spotlight: Francis Road, Bray Park

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Francis Road stands as a quiet residential thoroughfare in Bray Park, where established homes line a street that has been shaped by decades of suburban growth. The street’s character reflects the broader transformation of Bray Park from rural outpost to established suburb, with properties that tell stories of families who have put down roots and watched the neighbourhood evolve around them.

The area surrounding Francis Road has witnessed significant change over the years. Where once open paddocks and rural holdings dominated the landscape, suburban development gradually took hold through the 1990s and beyond. The street itself became home to families seeking the balance of accessible living and community connection that Bray Park offered, positioned between the busier arterial roads and the natural waterways that define the region.

Over time, Francis Road has developed its own sense of stability. With the majority of residents choosing to stay long-term, the street has fostered the kind of continuity that builds neighbourhood connections and local knowledge passed between longtime residents.

Francis Rd, Bray Park Residents

NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 62 houses, 14 others
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 85%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 11 years and 8 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 51%

Francis Rd, Bray Park – As It Looked in 1936

SOME RECENT SALES ON FRANCIS RD, BRAY PARK

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
243 Francis Road, Bray Park	$825,000	Sep 2025
267 Francis Road, Bray Park	$865,000	Aug 2025
211 Francis Road, Bray Park	$1,500,000	Apr 2025

SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON FRANCIS RD FROM YESTERYEAR

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
235 Francis Road, Bray Park	$93,000	Mar 1996
Lot 104 Francis Road, Bray Park	$1,719,000	Feb 1993

SUBURB PROFILE

The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Bray Park in 2025 was $807,000
The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Bray Park in 2021 was $470,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 3 BEDROOM HOUSE IN BRAY PARK SINCE 2021: $337,000

The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Bray Park in 2025 was $807,000
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Bray Park in 2021 was $470,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 4 BEDROOM HOUSE IN BRAY PARK SINCE 2021: $337,000

If you know Francis Rd, Bray Park well and you have some anecdotes or details to add, please email us at editor@brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au.

Published 14-September-2025

Street Spotlight: Youngs Crossing Rd, Bray Park

Long before students filled its classrooms, the land at 12–16 Youngs Crossing Rd had a very different purpose. In its earlier life, the site served as an equestrian training ground, where horses once trotted along tracks that today are pathways between buildings. That quiet, rural character shifted dramatically in 1989, when the land was purchased for a bold new vision: the creation of Genesis Christian College.

The school opened its doors in 1991, welcoming just 35 students from Years 1 to 7. In those early days, classes were held in demountable buildings, while a nearby church was adapted to meet the needs of the fledgling school community. It was a modest beginning, but one that laid the foundations for the vibrant educational hub that Genesis Christian College would become.

The surrounding area was changing too. A 1993 photograph captures the evolving landscape of Youngs Crossing Road: new roadside plantings framed in timber, a fresh footbridge, and the first signs of suburban planning replacing a more rural backdrop. By 1996, development along the road was well underway. Land clearing and excavation signaled the start of a transition from open paddocks to the suburban neighborhoods we see today.

Youngs Crossing Rd, Bray Park Residents

NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 7
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 100%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 17 years and 3 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 67%

Youngs Crossing Rd, Bray Park – As It Looked in 1936

SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON YOUNGS CROSSING RD FROM YESTERYEAR

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
24 Youngs Crossing Road	$470,000	Sept 2018
Lot 105 Youngs Crossing Road	$2,000,000	Oct 2003
8 Youngs Crossing Road	$390,000	Sept 2003

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Street Spotlight: Mitze Street, Bray Park

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Mitze Street represents a quintessential slice of Bray Park’s evolution from rural outpost to established suburban neighbourhood. The street’s development gathered momentum in the early 1990s, as properties began changing hands and families put down roots in what was then a growing corner of the Pine Rivers area. The homes that rose along Mitze Street during this period captured the architectural spirit of their time, with modest brick-and-tile constructions that prioritised practicality and space over ornamentation.

The street’s name itself connects to the broader tapestry of Bray Park’s identity—a suburb named after John Sanders Bray, who served as Pine Rivers Shire councillor and Shire Chairman from 1950 to 1973. Many of the roads in the area carry legacy names tied to early local government figures, property owners, or natural features that once defined the landscape. Mitze Street, like its neighbours, emerged as part of the careful subdivision and planning that transformed pastoral land into family-friendly estates.

By the mid-1990s, Mitze Street had established its residential character. The area around Youngs Crossing Road, just nearby, was experiencing parallel development—land clearing and excavation signalled the transition from open paddocks to the suburban streets we recognise today. While some roads in Bray Park retained connections to older networks like Old North Road, Mitze Street was part of a newer wave of infrastructure, purpose-built for the families who would call it home for decades to come.

Today, the street retains much of that original community spirit. Long-term residents have watched saplings mature into shade trees, and front yards that once held swing sets now host grandchildren’s visits. The stability of the neighbourhood is reflected not just in its streetscape, but in the stories of those who’ve remained, building lives and memories along this quiet stretch of suburban Bray Park.

Mitze St, Bray Park Residents

NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 45
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 85%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 13 years and 7 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 49%

Mitze St, Bray Park – As It Looked in 1936

SOME RECENT SALES ON MITZE ST, BRAY PARK

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
53 Mitze Street, Bray Park	$848,000	Sept 2025
35 Mitze Street, Bray Park	$875,000	Jan 2025
32 Mitze Street, Bray Park	$690,000	Apr 2024

SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON MITZE ST FROM YESTERYEAR

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
44 Mitze Street, Bray Park	$118,000	Sept 1992
12 Mitze Street, Bray Park	$112,000	May 1992
5 Mitze Street, Bray Park	$103,000	Aug 1991

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If you know Mitze Street, Bray Park well and you have some anecdotes or details to add, please email us at editor@brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au.

Published 28-September-2025

Street Spotlight: Aaron Street, Bray Park

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Tucked away in the established heart of Bray Park, Aaron Street tells a story of steady suburban growth and enduring community ties. This quiet residential street, lined with family homes and mature gardens, has become a testament to the area’s transformation from rural hinterland to thriving suburb over the past few decades.

The surrounding area was changing too. As Bray Park evolved through the 1990s and early 2000s, streets like Aaron Street saw the establishment of the family neighbourhoods that define the suburb today. What was once open land gradually gave way to homes, where families put down roots and stayed for the long term—a pattern that continues to characterise the street.

Aaron St, Bray Park Residents

NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 36 houses
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 85%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 14 years and 11 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 67%

Aaron St, Bray Park – As It Looked in 1936

SOME RECENT SALES ON AARON ST, BRAY PARK

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
1 Aaron Street, Bray Park	$840,000	May 2025
7 Aaron Street, Bray Park	$737,000	Dec 2024
24 Aaron Street, Bray Park	$708,000	Nov 2024

SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON AARON ST FROM YESTERYEAR

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
19 Aaron Street	$120,410	Jun 1999
5 Aaron Street	$106,000	Sept 1997
25 Aaron Street	$118,000	Aug 1994

SUBURB PROFILE

If you know Aaron Street, Bray Park well and you have some anecdotes or details to add, please email us at editor@brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au.

Published 12-October-2025

Street Spotlight: Judith Street, Bray Park

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Judith Street sits quietly in the heart of Bray Park, a residential enclave that has witnessed the suburb’s transformation from rural outpost to established community. Named in an era when local streets often carried personal significance, Judith Street has become home to families who have watched the area evolve around them, many choosing to stay for well over a decade.

The street’s character reflects a broader shift across Bray Park. What was once open land on the northern fringe of Brisbane’s sprawl has matured into a neighbourhood where stability and community connection define daily life. The residents of Judith Street have been part of that story, building lives in homes that have appreciated significantly in value whilst retaining the suburban appeal that first drew them here.

Unlike some of the area’s more prominent roads, Judith Street has maintained a quiet residential profile. There are no major landmarks or institutional buildings here—just homes, gardens, and the rhythms of neighbourhood life. Yet that simplicity is precisely what has made it enduring. In a region that has seen rapid development, Judith Street represents the established heart of Bray Park, where generational ties and long-term residence are the norm rather than the exception.

Judith Street, Bray Park Residents

NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 44 houses, 2 others
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 80%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 15 years and 3 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 63%

Judith Street, Bray Park – As It Looked in 1936

SOME RECENT SALES ON JUDITH STREET, BRAY PARK

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
49 Judith Street, Bray Park	$930,000	Oct 2025
11 Judith Street, Bray Park	$925,000	Jul 2025
3 Judith Street, Bray Park	$1,100,000	Apr 2025

SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON JUDITH STREET FROM YESTERYEAR

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
41 Judith Street, Bray Park	$79,000	May 1996
16 Judith Street, Bray Park	$55,000	Jun 1995
Lot 3 Judith Street, Bray Park	$105,000	Mar 1993

SUBURB PROFILE

The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Bray Park in 2025 was $862,000
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Bray Park in 2021 was $505,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 4 BEDROOM HOUSE IN BRAY PARK SINCE 2021: $357,000

If you know Judith Street, Bray Park well and you have some anecdotes or details to add, please email us at editor@brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au.

Published 3-August-2025

Street Spotlight: Edward St, Bray Park

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Tucked away in the heart of Bray Park, Edward St represents the kind of quiet, established residential pocket that defines much of this northern Brisbane suburb. With just seven homes lining its length, the street has maintained a close-knit character over the decades, where neighbours know each other and families put down roots for the long term.

The commitment of residents to Edward Street is reflected in the numbers: 85% of properties are owner-occupied, and those who call it home have stayed an average of 15 years and 1 month. It’s a street where stability matters, where more than half the residents—60%—have been part of the community for a decade or more. In an era of increasing mobility, Edward Street stands as a reminder of the value many still place on community connection and familiarity.

The surrounding suburb of Bray Park itself was named after John Sanders Bray, who served as Pine Rivers Shire councillor and Shire Chairman from 1950 to 1973. The area’s transformation from rural farmland to established suburbia occurred gradually through the latter decades of the 20th century, with streets like Edward Street emerging as part of this residential development. Today, these quiet residential streets form the backbone of a community that balances suburban convenience with a relaxed, neighbourhood atmosphere.

Edward St, Bray Park Residents

NUMBER OF PROPERTIES:
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 85%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 15 years and 1 month
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 60%

Edward St, Bray Park – As It Looked in 1936

SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON EDWARD ST FROM YESTERYEAR

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
1 Edward Street, Bray Park	$330,000	Sept 2010
4 Edward Street, Bray Park	$267,000	Jan 2007
6 Edward Street, Bray Park	$145,000	June 2002

SUBURB PROFILE

If you know Edward St, Bray Park well and you have some anecdotes or details to add, please email us at editor@brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au.

Published 20-July-2025

Street Spotlight: Wallace St, Bray Park

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The quiet residential character of Wallace St today belies the dramatic transformation this part of Bray Park underwent in the 1970s. Before the street bore its name, this area was part of what locals simply called Strathpine West—undeveloped land waiting for the suburban expansion that would reshape the entire district.

When Bray Park was officially gazetted as a suburb on 1 April 1970, it marked the beginning of planned housing developments that would carve out streets like Wallace from former rural holdings.

The transition wasn’t immediate. Even by 1975, some directories were still listing parts of Bray Park under neighbouring Lawnton, reflecting how gradually the new suburb’s identity took hold. But the infrastructure followed steadily: Bray Park State School opened in 1973, the railway station in 1986, and the high school in 1987. Wallace Street and its neighbours were part of this wave of development—quiet residential pockets that transformed Strathpine West into a established community.

Wallace St, Bray Park Residents

NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 8
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 90%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 15 years and 5 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 40%

Wallace St, Bray Park – As It Looked in 1936

SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON WALLACE ST FROM YESTERYEAR

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
8 Wallace Street, Bray Park	$421,000	Sept 2016
6 Wallace Street, Bray Park	$43,000	Dec 1999
4 Wallace Street, Bray Park	$45,000	Dec 1997

SUBURB PROFILE

If you know Wallace Street, Bray Park well and you have some anecdotes or details to add, please email us at editor@brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au.

Published 6-July-2025

Street Spotlight: Walsham St, Bray Park

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Walsham St tells the story of a quiet residential pocket that has transformed dramatically in recent years. Where single homes once stood on generous blocks, medium-density townhouse developments now define much of the streetscape. This shift reflects broader changes across Bray Park, where established suburban character has given way to higher-density living arrangements designed to accommodate the region’s growing population.

The street’s evolution is perhaps best illustrated by its property mix: today, Walsham Street is home to 37 townhouses, 12 traditional houses, 1 unit, and 34 other dwellings. This composition marks a significant departure from the street’s earlier incarnation as a traditional low-density residential road, where detached homes on quarter-acre blocks were the norm.

Evidence of this recent transformation can be seen in the turnover statistics. The average owner-occupier on Walsham Street has lived there for just 3 years and 6 months, and only 2% of residents have been in place for 10 years or more. These figures paint a picture of a street in transition, where established residents have largely been replaced by newcomers drawn to modern, more affordable housing options.

Walsham St, Bray Park Residents

NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 1 unit, 37 townhouses, 12 houses, 34 others
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 85%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 3 years and 6 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 2%

Walsham St, Bray Park – As It Looked in 1936

SOME RECENT SALES ON WALSHAM ST, BRAY PARK

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
33/24 Walsham Street, Bray Park	$715,000	Aug 2025
2/24 Walsham Street, Bray Park	$700,000	Jul 2025
25/24 Walsham Street, Bray Park	$725,000	Jun 2025
8/24 Walsham Street, Bray Park	$665,000	Jan 2025

SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON WALSHAM ST FROM YESTERYEAR

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
41 Walsham Street	$347,400	Jan 2021
7 Walsham Street	$335,000	Jan 2012
1 Walsham Street	$110,000	Aug 1996

SUBURB PROFILE

If you know Walsham Street, Bray Park well and you have some anecdotes or details to add, please email us at editor@brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au.

Published 22-June-2025

Lawnton Resident Among Victims of Phone and Courier Scam

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A Lawnton resident has fallen victim to a sophisticated phone and courier scam that has recently targeted elderly individuals across Moreton Bay, prompting local police to issue an urgent warning to the community.

On June 18, an 81-year-old woman from Lawnton became the latest victim of this scam, losing $11,000 to fraudsters. This incident is part of a larger scheme that has cost Moreton Bay seniors a total of $30,900 over the past two months.

The Petrie Criminal Investigation Branch, which is investigating the cases, reports that the scam involves phone calls from individuals claiming to represent banks or government anti-fraud departments. Victims are told their accounts have been compromised and are asked to assist in an investigation of alleged employee fraud.

In the Lawnton case, as with others, the victim was convinced to withdraw a significant amount of cash from her bank account. She was then instructed to hand the money over to a courier who arrived at her home, under the pretence that the funds would be used to trace serial numbers or collect fingerprints to identify supposedly fraudulent bank employees.

Two other similar incidents occurred in neighbouring suburbs:

On May 8, a 73-year-old Kallangur woman lost $9,500 to the scam.
On June 13, an 84-year-old Bray Park resident was defrauded of $10,400.

Local law enforcement is actively working to educate banks in Lawnton and surrounding areas about these scams. They are urging residents, particularly seniors, to be cautious when receiving unsolicited phone calls or requests for financial information.

Police emphasise that while this exact scenario may not be repeated, scams are constantly evolving. Lawnton residents are advised to verify any suspicious calls by contacting their bank directly using official contact information and to report potential scam attempts to the police immediately.

Lawnton residents seeking more information or wishing to report suspicious activity are encouraged to contact the Petrie Criminal Investigation Branch or their local police station.

Published 8-July-2024