Family Life Beside Kedron Brook
- 9.2%of residents aged 5–9Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Grange
- 78.6%of households are familiesSource: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Grange
- Average household size of 2.9Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Grange
Local context
Grange runs along the south side of Kedron Brook, where the Kedron Brook Bikeway stretches almost 20 km from Mitchelton to Nundah. Parks include Grange Forest Park, Halford Park, Emerson Park and Gilbert Road Park. Wilston State School, opened in August 1920, sits within the suburb, Grange Thistle has fielded more than 95 junior teams, and Valleys rugby league has played at Emerson Park since 1971.
Common challenges
Family yards take constant wear from children, pets and sport. Yards that back onto parkland face foot traffic on the other side and soft, damp ground near the brook. Council noted after the 2022 floods that a rebuilt bikeway may move closer to houses. Owners also want fences that suit renovated homes. Lower-lying yards can also stay wet for days after heavy rain, which softens footings.
Why it matters
A side gate a child can open leads straight to the street. A gap under the back fence lets a dog onto the bikeway. A patchwork of old and new fencing makes a renovated home look unfinished.
Our approach
We walk the whole yard, quote every side and gate, and install it together. That's how fencing in Grange closes every weak point at once. Rear boundaries onto parkland are built so fencing in Grange keeps both the kids and the view.
Sources: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats – Grange (SAL31225); Wikipedia – Grange, Queensland; Brisbane City Council – Brisbane bikeways; ABC News, 17 May 2022; Wikipedia – Grange Thistle FC
Fixing Grange's Most Common Family Fence Problems
Ask Grange parents about their fences and three gripes come up most. Fencing in Grange fixes each one, and a walk around the yard is how fencing in Grange gets planned.