Mount Carmel Convent

Mount Carmel Convent is a two-story brick building with wide verandahs and balconies at 199 Bay Terrace in Wynnum, Queensland. The structure features early 1900s details including cast iron balustrades, leadlight windows, and pressed metal ceilings, with covered breezeways connecting different sections to manage the subtropical climate.

The Sisters of Mercy began visiting Wynnum in 1903 to teach local children, establishing their community presence in the area. The convent building was constructed in 1915 by William Richard Juster and became a lasting mark of religious and educational work in the region.

The name references the biblical Mount Carmel, linking the building to Christian tradition and spiritual significance. The Sisters who lived here shaped local memory through their work as educators and spiritual guides in the community.

The property is now privately owned and operates as accommodation, so visits are limited to viewing the exterior and grounds from the street. Plan a walk along Bay Terrace to appreciate the building's architecture and explore the surrounding area at your own pace.

The chapel interior preserves original leadlight windows that cast patterns of light across the space, creating a quieter atmosphere within the building. These details often go unnoticed but reveal how early buildings managed natural light and weathering in tropical settings.