Rainworth, Bardon
Rainworth is a historical neighbourhood/locality in the suburb of Bardon located in the capital city of Queensland, Brisbane. Rainworth dates back to Rainworth House and its subdivision when original owner Sir Augustus Charles Gregory died.
History
Rainworth has a history dating back to the mid 1920s. The neighbourhood is characterised by tin and timber Queenslanders with large balconies and either pyramid or multiple gable roofs. Historically the bounds of Rainworth are from Dudley St west to Haining St and from Vimy St (Main Av) to the Boundary RD at both section of Boundary Road (one being metroad 5).
Originally Rainworth was Caucasian only place, with Boundary road on the outer side of the locality restricting Aboriginal access to the town of Brisbane and surrounding localities at certain times.
Neighbourhood Amenities
Rainworth is home to a few amenities. These include:
- Rainworth State School on Boundary Road
- Rainworth Park on Haining Street
- Norman Buchanan Park (The location of the weekly Bardon Markets on Sundays)
- 'French Tarts' Bakery
- 'Rainworth Seafoods' A fish and chip shop
- 'The Brass Shop Maggins'
The neighbourhood also has quick and easy access to the shopping village on Macgregor Terrace, Bardon and the boutiques and cafes of Paddington and Rosalie.