The origin of the suburb name is from an early property owner Thomas Sadlier. As at February 2022, the church building is still extant but in private ownership. Blair State School opened on 26 March 1917. Unlike most Queensland state schools which are named for the suburb/locality that they serve, Blair State School was named honour of Sir
James Blair who was instrumental in the establishment of the school. Mater Dei Catholic Church opened in a converted house in 1964. == Demographics ==