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Eastern Suburbs Snapshot
The Eastern Suburbs is a general term which is used to describe the metropolitan area directly to the east of the Brisbane central business district in Brisbane, Queensland. The suburbs in which the Eastern Suburbs cover include; East Brisbane, Balmoral, Hawthorne, Norman Park, Bulimba, Cannon Hill, Morningside, Wooloongabba, Coorparoo and Holland Park. Below is a snapshot of some of these suburbs.
Bulimba, Hawthorne & Balmoral:
Bulimba is a popular riverside suburb on the Brisbane River approximately 4 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Oxford Street is a hub of café’s, restaurants and unique shopping experiences. The Ferry terminals make travelling around easy for residents and visitors.
The Bulimba Ferry terminal is at the end of Oxford Street is convenient for residents and visitors travelling to and from the Bulimba Precinct. At the end of Apollo Road another ferry terminal provides a quick ride across the river to Portside at Hamilton with more cafés, restaurants, bars and cinemas. The Bulimba Memorial Park commemorating World War One memorial is an important venue for community functions and recreational activities.
Hawthorne is an inner eastern suburb of Brisbane, Australia. It is 4 km east of the CBD. Hawthorne started as a farming district in the 1860s, and was gradually subdivided as Brisbane grew. This was helped by the introduction of the ferry at the end of Lindsay Street. Hawthorne is home to several parks, and has numerous public transport options and a CityCat stop.
Balmoral is a suburb east of Brisbane and approximately 4km from the CBD. The suburb has a lively café and local cinema precinct. Balmoral offers several parks and is within five minutes of Colmslie Reserve and corners onto Hawthorne Park. Colmslie Reserve also provides boat access to the Brisbane River. Cannon Hill Shopping Plaza complements local stores in the suburb. Although Balmoral doesn’t have its own rail station (the closest are Cannon Hill and Morningside), regular bus services as well as the CityCat ferry services, ensure residents can access the city and other major centres easily. Residents are also close enough to the Gateway Motorway and the Southeast Freeway to make weekend trips to the Gold and Sunshine Coasts trouble-free.
East Brisbane:
East Brisbane is an inner suburb of Brisbane, Australia located 3km east of the Brisbane CBD. It is predominantly residential, with some original "Queenslander" style homes, but with an increasing number of apartment blocks. Major roads include Lytton Road, Wellington Road and Latrobe Street in the north and Vulture Street and Stanley Street in the south of the suburb. The eastern side of the suburb rises to a small hill with some views over Woolloongabba and the CBD and falls away to Norman Creek. Public transport to the suburb is now predominantly provided by regular bus services and frequent CityCat services, which leave from Mowbray Park. The suburb is also an easy walk from the Woolloongabba bus station.
Norman Park:
Norman Park is a suburb in Brisbane, and is located 4km east of the Brisbane central business district. Norman Park has numerous parks and recreational areas for residents in the area. Bordered by East Brisbane, Coorparoo, Camp Hill, Morningside and Hawthorne, Norman Park offers limited housing along the Brisbane River. The suburb is served by rail, bus and ferry services. Frequent commuter trains use Norman Park railway station on services to the City and Cleveland. Buses operated by Brisbane Transport also link the suburb to the City and Westfield Carindale. Cross-river ferries also operated by Brisbane Transport link the suburb with New Farm.
Northern Suburbs Snapshot
The Northern Suburbs is a general term which is used to describe the metropolitan area directly to the north of the Brisbane central business district in Brisbane, Queensland. The suburbs in which the North Eastern Suburbs cover include; New Farm, Teneriffe, Fortitude Valley, New Stead, Bowens Hill, Albion, Ascot, Hamilton, Clayfield, Windsor and Nundah . Below is a snapshot of some of these suburbs.
New Farm & Teneriffe:
New Farm and Teneriffe are only 2 km north from Brisbane’s CBD and are partly surrounded by the Brisbane River. The suburbs have one main commercial area close to New Farm Park, called 'Merthyr Village'. A wide variety of businesses also operate along Brunswick Street and in adjacent streets. At the river end of Brunswick Street a small cross-river ferry, operated by Brisbane Transport links New Farm and Teneriffe with Norman Park. New Farm can also be accessed via two CityCat stops (operated by Brisbane Transport) - at Sydney Street and at New Farm Park. The suburbs are serviced by several bus routes to and from the city centre. There are no direct services from the suburbs to the local high school at Kelvin Grove for students. New Farm is a trendy, inner-city suburb with easy access to fine dining and the great Valley nightlife.
Hamilton & Ascot:
Hamilton is about 5km from Brisbane’s CBD, lying on the north bank of the Brisbane River along Bulimba Reach. The riverside and prestigious suburb of Hamilton is in easy reach of the CBD, Gateway Bridge and the airport. The area is home to a long list of restaurants, cafes, and schools, as well as beautiful parks. It's major roads are Kingsford-Smith Drive and Racecourse Road, which it shares with Ascot. Racecourse Road is home to a huge variety of up market boutiques and designer shops. The area is accessible by public transport including numerous bus routes as well as the CityCat ferry service.
Ascot is located 7 km north- east from the Brisbane CBD, the suburb is well catered for in terms of public transport with many bus and train services departing from Ascot railway station. The CityCat River Service less than five minutes away at the jetty between Quarry Street and Raceview Terrace in Hamilton. Ascot is famous for the Spring and Winter Racing Carnivals held at the Eagle Farm Racecourse. Ascot’s residents have long been able to take advantage of Queensland’s great weather with restaurants and cafes lining Racecourse Road.
Nundah:
Nundah is located eight kilometres north-north east of the Brisbane CBD. Local amenities add to the suburb’s attractiveness. There are a number of state and private schools in neighbouring suburbs catering for both primary and secondary school children. The closest hospital, Royal Brisbane Hospital is only 15 minutes away. Westfield Shoppingtown at nearby Toombul services residents with major retail and supermarket outlets, while the Lutwyche shopping centre is also close by. Regular bus routes also make getting into and out of the City easy for Nundah residents. Both the Nundah Citytrain station and the Toombul Citytrain station are located within the suburb. Brisbane’s Domestic and International Airports are easily accessible by car or the new skytrain.
Albion:
Albion is only 5km north from Brisbane’s CBD. Albion is bounded by Wooloowin in the north, Ascot in the east, Newstead in the south, and Windsor to the west, with Breakfast Creek defining the suburb border in its south and south-west. Sandgate Road, a major road on the north side of Brisbane, runs through the middle of the suburb. A variety of housing styles, from former workers' cottages through to modern brick homes and unit blocks, can be found in Albion. Albion has excellent public transport with a railway station supplemented by a regular bus service that operates along both Sandgate and Crosby Roads. It is also close to the Brisbane airport and has easy access to the Gateway Motorway that runs south to the Gold Coast and north to the Sunshine Coast. Recreational areas include parks, bike and walk ways.
Windsor:
Windsor is an inner northern suburb of Brisbane, located approximately 3.5km from the CBD. Little development occurred in Windsor until the construction of the Bowen Bridge in 1862, allowing easier access to the district. At that time the district was known by its primary transport artery, Bowen Bridge Road. A trip into the City from Windsor train station will take residents less than 15 minutes. Regular bus routes offer similarly timed services for residents not in close proximity to the train station. The local retail stores in the area are supplemented by larger retail chains in Lutwyche Shopping Centre.
Western Suburbs Snapshot
The Western Suburbs is a general term which is used to describe the metropolitan area directly to the west of the Brisbane central business district in Brisbane, Queensland. The suburbs in which the Western Suburbs cover include; Kelvin Grove, Paddington, Alderley, Red Hill, Spring Hill, Herston, Newmarket, Milton, Wilston and Ashgrove. Below is a snapshot of some of these suburbs.
Kelvin Grove:
Kelvin Grove is an inner northern suburb of Brisbane, located 4 kilometres out from the CBD. It is primarily residential with tree-lined streets and some commercial and light industrial activities along its main thoroughfare, Kelvin Grove Road. It is also the location of the Kelvin Grove Campus of the Queensland University of Technology, and of La Boite Theatre, Queensland's second largest theatre company. Kelvin Grove has plenty of small, local shops however the closest major shopping centres or supermarkets are located in Ashgrove.
Paddington:
Paddington is an inner suburb of Brisbane, located 2 km west of the Brisbane CBD. Paddington is located on a number of steep ridges and hills. Many original and distinctive Queenslander homes can be found in the suburb. Houses are frequently built on stumps, owing to the steep nature of their blocks. The main thoroughfares of Paddington are Given, La Trobe and Enoggera Terraces. Most shops are located on Given and La Trobe Terraces and Caxton Street. Buses operated by Brisbane Transport continue to serve the suburb.
Alderley:
Alderley is approximately 7km north-west of the Brisbane’s CBD. One of Brisbane's older suburbs, Alderley is very hilly, with many homes enjoying views of surrounding suburbs and the city. The Alderley railway station transports commuters to and from the city. Buses operated by Brisbane Transport continue to serve the suburb. Residents of Alderley enjoy access to a variety of retail shopping outlets including a Bi-Lo supermarket and many convenience and take-away stores. Major regional shopping centres; Brookside and Stafford City are less than 10 minutes away. A number of large parks and preserved nature areas are scattered throughout the suburb.
Red Hill:
Red Hill is an inner suburb of Brisbane, Australia 3km west of the Brisbane CBD. The suburb is very hilly and mainly residential, with shops and small businesses located on Musgrave and Waterworks Roads. The suburb is popular with owner-occupier professionals working in the CBD and has a healthy rental market based on young city workers and some students. Regular bus routes also make getting into and out of the City easy for Red Hill residents. St Brigid’s Catholic Church is a unique landmark in the area. The suburb is also the home of Brisbane's National Rugby League team, the Brisbane Broncos.
Southern Suburbs Snapshot
The Southern Suburbs is a general term which is used to describe the metropolitan area directly to the south of the Brisbane central business district in Brisbane, Queensland. The suburbs in which the Southern Suburbs cover include; South Brisbane, West End, Highgate Hill, Dutton Park, Fairfield, Yeerongpilly, Indooroopilly, St Lucia, Annerley and Yeronga. Below is a snapshot of some of these suburbs.
West End:
West End is an inner-city suburb of southern Brisbane, 3km from the CBD. West End is bounded by the Brisbane River to the west and the south. The southwestern part of West End, along the Brisbane River, is also referred to as Hill End. West End is adjacent to the suburbs of South Brisbane and Highgate Hill. These three suburbs make up a peninsula of the Brisbane River. The area's major attraction is its café and restaurant scene, as well as its shopping centered along Boundary Street. It is also known for its high concentration of ethnic and organic grocery stores, which reflect the liberalism of many West End residents. The river ferry terminal is located to the south of the suburb in Hill End. Regular bus services operate into the CBD.
St Lucia:
St Lucia is roughly 4km south-west from Brisbane’s CBD. St Lucia is a beautiful leafy and friendly suburb with some lovely river views and parks. The University of Queensland is the primary focus of St Lucia, the university and residential colleges cover a large proportion of the suburb. The total number of students is around 27,500 from more than 117 countries. St Lucia has total of 4,036 dwellings of which 2,003 are apartments and 391 are townhouses, giving a total of 2,394 medium density dwellings. The CityCat ferry stops at two terminals in St Lucia, the Guyatt Park CityCat Terminal and the University of Queensland Terminal. There are regular bus services that ferry passengers to all the major points around the area. The nearest train station to St Lucia is the Toowong Train Station which is approx 1km away.
Fairfield & Dutton Park:
Fairfield is a suburb of Brisbane, located 5km south of the Brisbane CBD on the Brisbane River. The suburb is mainly residential with house and unit accommodation. Fairfield has easy access to major arterial roads, schools, shops and the other infrastructure so necessary for family and professional living.
Fairfield is well located with close proximity to many public and private amenities. The closest hospital is the Princess Alexandra Hospital (approx five minutes.) It is also close to the University of Queensland across the river at St Lucia – there is a ferry and City Cat service from nearby Dutton Park. A train station is located in the suburb and plenty of bus routes heading to the university and the City are available to residents. Major shopping is at Fairfield Garden Shopping Centre supplementing the on-road retail outlets. Being near to West End gives the suburb a convenient restaurant area close by.
Dutton Park is a suburb of Brisbane, located 2.5km south of the Brisbane CBD. The suburb is predominantly residential, with some light industrial and commercial areas. The suburb is dominated by Dutton Park, which includes a large recreation area and former public cemetery. The former Boggo Road Gaol is also located in the suburb. In 2006, the Eleanor Schonell Bridge was opened, linking the St Lucia campus of the University of Queensland with Southern Brisbane. Dutton Park is served by the Dutton Park Railway Station. Regular bus services operate into the CBD.
Indooroopilly:
Indooroopilly is a suburb 7km south-west from the Brisbane CBD. The suburb’s central position, thriving commercial, office and retail sector, and proximity to the CBD and University of Queensland have promoted a recent surge in population and supported new residential unit developments. Indooroopilly residents enjoy extensive community facilities including Gandel’s Indooroopilly Shoppingtown (formerly Westfield’s), Citytrain services and a bus interchange. The commercial and shopping area near the railway station has in recent years been fully made over which makes for an attractive precinct for nightlife and a vibrant street café scene.
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