The area grossing 7020 acres which contained St Johns Wood was taken up by Darby McGrath in 1851 and was known as 'The Gap Station' on which he ran sheep. It is presumed that the lease of 'The Gap Station' was later extinguished by the crown as the granting of freehold land tenure spread along Enoggera Creek from 1856.
A large tract of approximately 7020 acres, including St Johns Wood, was purchased by Darby McGrath in 1851 and designated as 'The Gap Station,' where he operated a sheep farm. It is likely that the lease for 'The Gap Station' was subsequently revoked by the crown as freehold land tenure became more widespread along Enoggera Creek from 1856.