Eagle Farm

Eagle Farm, mostly an industrial suburb, is 8 km north-east of central Brisbane.

In 1829 Commandant Patrick Logan chose a site between the Brisbane River and Serpentine Creek (Pinkenba/Airport) for agricultural use. Well-watered, fertile and comprising over 220 ha, the farm was also used as a place to keep female convicts. By 1830 the farm was exporting maize to Sydney. The origin of the name apparently arose from eagles being observed around the farm.