Clayfield Information

Clayfield has a historic founding in Brisbane's history. It was first settled between 1853 - 1858 and was originally farm land that developed into a small metropolis once the tram was established in 1901. Previous to its settlement, the Turrbal Aboriginal People named it Yowoggerra, meaning Corroboree Place. Clayfield is home to Clayfield College, an all girls school which has been at its present site since 1931. The schools roots originally were founded in an all boys school in 1902 but with different institutional arrangements, is now part of the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association. Clayfield College has a day school but also is home to boarding students from all parts of the world. Clayfield has many successful businesses, mainly situated along its main road, Sandgate Road. One of its popular businesses is the Clayfield Fruit and Vegetable markets. One of the first of its kind, a fresh food store with international and deli products also available. Clayfield is also home to the many shops necessary to make a community run. There is a post office, video shop, real estate, many cafes and food outlets to name a few. Clayfield is one of Brisbane's oldest and established suburbs. It has survived and flourished into the modern era and continues to be a much loved and celebrated part of the city if Brisbane.