Top Brisbane Suburbs Primed for Growth

Demand for property is still stronger than ever. In recent times, due to the pandemic, there has been an influx of people moving into Brisbane in greater numbers. So far this   year, Brisbane has been one of Australia’s top property markets, reflecting also a greater desire for upgrading and upsizing family residences due to the greater number of people spending time at home, both socially and for work. As the world progresses through the COVID pandemic, neighborhood is now more important than ever. The ability to work, live and play all within 20 minutes’ reach is the new gold standard desirable lifestyle. If you’re looking to buy or invest in the Sunshine State capital, here are the top Brisbane Suburbs primed for growth this year.

1. New Farm/Teneriffe

New Farm is a trendy suburb with many amenities at your fingertips, where you don’t need a car. Close to the Brisbane CBD, this city-centric suburb boasts a combo of beautiful well-maintained old-world homes and modern apartments and units. Plenty of   cafes, restaurants and the popular New Farm Park is within a short distance. Brisbane Powerhouse is also located in New Farm and offers a range of entertainment options and weekend markets. The CBD and other popular neighboring suburbs are all easily accessible with regular bus services and the CityCat terminal. Featuring a stress-free lifestyle with a close community of people who have recently moved to Brisbane as well as long-standing locals.

2. Ascot

Ascot is a well established suburb in the Brisbane city, characterized by its collection of beautiful, large Queenslander homes. It’s another suburb with an iconic café strip, strong school catchment and an easy train or ferry ride into the CBD. Situated right in the middle of Brisbane’s two largest (and rapidly expanding) employment hubs – the CBD and the Airport Precinct, there are many desirable pockets for young professionals and families in Ascot to consider, many of which are quiet, tree lined streets with a family oriented community. Enjoy a buzzing social scene and heart-pounding action at the popular Doomben Racecourse and the linked shopping area of Racecourse Road.

3. Highgate Hill

A tightly held suburb 2km south of the CBD on the Brisbane River. Labeled as the 12th most walkable suburb in Brisbane according to Resolution Research, Highgate Hill is a highly sought-after Brisbane State High School catchment and has a great connectivity via buses and trains. Following West End, the suburb is lining with new developments of cafes, bars and trendy shops. Despite being close to major activity hubs, the hilly suburb still holds onto its more relaxed, suburban vibe which is a huge part of its appeal. With a mix of old heritage and new, upcoming infrastructure developments, Highgate Hill provides a lifestyle that is peaceful and tranquil with well-kept houses and a strong   sense of community.

4. Wilston

Wilston is a well-kept secret pocket suburb with lots of character Queenslander homes filled mostly with working families. Central to the city, this area provides easy living with a railway line running conveniently by the suburb as well as having several bus routes heading into the CBD. The airport is also located in this side of the city and the links to go to the Sunshine Coast or Gold Coast are   easy to connect to. Wilston is home to a vibrant café strip with hospitals, parks and schools all within radius. In addition, Wilston Village has Newmarket shops and Windsor shops located on either side which will easily supply your weekly needs.

5. Ashgrove

Well-known for its leafy streets, hilly terrain and Ashgrovian houses, Ashgrove is located approximately 4km north-west from the Brisbane CBD and stretches from the   bordering suburbs of Red Hill, New Market, Alderley, Bardon and the Gap. Here lies multiple desirable pockets that are quiet and elevated to take in the surrounding bush and city views. The opportunities for nature-based activities are excellent as the suburb sits close to the foothills of the eastern side of Mt Coot-tha with many parks, sporting fields and nature reserves in the area. You are well in walking distance to multiple coffee shops and boutique stores as well as sharing the same area with quite a few heritage listed landmarks such as Glen Lyon and St John’s Wood House (Granite House). Access to the CBD is easy with a scenic bus ride through Red Hill that doesn’t take long even   in peak hour. Buses provide the main public transport options in Ashgrove along Waterworks Road and Stewart Road. Bike riding is also a popular way to travel as the area is so close to the city.

6. Taringa

Boasting a great sense of community and peacefulness that most inner city suburbs don’t offer, Taringa is a small, leafy green suburb up-and-coming for families and young   professionals. This suburb is popular with most demographics due to its close proximity to parks, popular amenities, excellent public transport and convenient access to Moggil Road (Providing easy access to the CBD and Western Freeway). You are never too far   from anything as the area is well-serviced by bus and ferry options and has its own dedicated train station, so it’s easy to get around Brisbane. Taringa is also the first suburb east of St Lucia where you’ll find the University of Queensland, as well as other schooling facilities. Just a road down is Indooroopilly Shopping Center – featuring over 360 specialty shops and major department stores plus a cinemas complex, beauty and wellness outlets and a choice of café and restaurant precincts.

7. Tarragindi

Located approximately 6km south from the Brisbane CBD, Tarragindi is becoming increasingly popular for young professionals, families and first-home buyers as the location is so central – making it easy to zip around to other popular hubs in neighboring   suburbs. Mostly with residential housing, this family friendly, hilly, green neighborhood also provides small coffee shops, beauty salons and small retail stores for the locals with a convenient ease of access to Garden City Shopping Center. Locals can also benefit from Tarragindi’s close proximity to the South East Busway as well as the new metro which follows along the M1 motorway – meaning it only takes around 15 minutes to get a bus into the CBD. There are many new executive homes in the suburb alongside post-war homes on larger blocks that are ripe for big renovation or demolition projects. This area has become highly desirable for both developers and families looking to build their dream home or looking to secure a larger block of land.

8. Holland Park

Holland Park is a highly-sought after Southside suburb and easy lifestyle for families, singles and first-home buyers. A pocket village with a well-connected community and   great access to the CBD and to the freeway as well as being well-serviced with frequent public transport along Logan Road and the Holland Park West. No matter where you are in the suburb you are never far from everything you could possibly need. A trendy coffee strip sits in the central Holland Park business trip, with Greenslopes and Carindale shopping centers within a short driving distance. Surrounding the area as well are amazing parklands, excellent schools, charming cafes, bars and restaurants, which are currently being rejuvenated with new development and is definitely expected to add to the overall community feel.

9. Cannon Hill

Cannon Hill is an emerging suburb well located with cafes and convenience shopping. It’s an ideal suburb for young and growing families with great schools such a Cannon Hill Anglican College within distance. With exciting developments for shopping and   entertainment, this area is considered one of the best suburbs in Brisbane for not only its real estate but lifestyle potential. There is an abundance of parks close by if you want an active lifestyle without needing to drive. The central location is just down the road from Carindale Shopping Center and provides easy and quick access to Brisbane CBD and the Gateway motorway.

10. Wavell Heights

Wavell Heights is located 10.5km north of the Brisbane CBD and highlights a quiet family atmosphere with plenty of parks including access to the Kendron Brook Bikeway and local wetland – providing a beautiful green outlook. Locals are able to enjoy convenient shopping with Toombul, Stafford and Chermside all in easy reach. There are also local shops, cafes and restaurants at neighboring Nundah and access to the city and airport are handy, with travel times being less than 20 minutes. The elevation of the area provides fantastic vistas of the city and surrounding suburbs as well as cooling breezes in Summer.

11. Mansfield

11km southeast of the Brisbane CBD, Mansfield boasts a friendly, warm neighborhood with an abundance of leafy streets and parks. One of it’s strongest draw cards is its   prominent position in the highly-sought after Mansfield State High School catchment. The location enjoys close proximity to other popular schools including Mount Gravatt East State School and Citipointe (co-educational schools). There is great access to public transport with buses that go directly to the city and to the Garden City interchange. Easily access both the Pacific and Gateway Motorways – your doorway straight to the city, Brisbane airport, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast as well as popular cultural and dining locations such as Southbank and Sunnybank.

12. Stafford

Stafford is a suburb full of character where you will find a mix of old and modern houses. Located approximately 7km from the CBD, all your essentials and entertainment are all   easily accessible by car or by foot including cinemas, parks, shopping centers, sporting facilities and more. Stafford is host to several great schools and a number of parks and green spaces that are situated conveniently for families to enjoy. Locals have access to well-serviced bus network with a number of major routes coming through including buses that go to Stafford City Shopping Center, Chermside Shopping Center, Prince Charles Hospital and the CBD. In addition, major freeway entrance points allow easy access through the Airport Link, the Inner City Bypass and Clem 7.

13. Chermside West

Chermside West offers the best of both worlds: Located 10km north of Brisbane CBD, it’s close to retail and business hubs but also offers a quiet retreat from its busier neighboring suburbs. This area is home to Chermside Hills Reserves which comprises over 129 hectares of parklands and nature reserves complete with walking and bike   trails. Locals are also within walking distance of hospitals, major shops, restaurants and public transport links. Australia’s 5th largest Westfield Shopping Center Chermside is also located less than 4km away and the area also shares close proximity to the top two employment hubs: CBD and the Australia Trade Coast (ATC). The CBD is now more easily accessible than ever before as the suburb benefits from new major infrastructure – specifically the $4.8 billion Airport link road which has greatly reduced traffic congestions.

14. Keperra

Located approximately 9km north-west from the Brisbane CBD, Keperra is a friendly, leafy suburban hub with seventeen parks covering nearly 18.2% of the total area. The area has two train stations – Keperra railway station and Grovely railway station   providing easy access along the Ferny Grove and Beenleigh rail lines. Their main shopping precinct is the Great Western Super Center – as well as Woolworths and Aldi, the center has a wide variety of retail stores and essentials such as a medical center, pharmacy, news agency and petrol stations. Brookside Shopping Center and also The Gap Village where you can find larger outlets are also situated very close to the area. Due to its affordability Keperra is increasingly popular for young professionals and   families due to the proximity to parks, other suburban hubs and the CBD. There are many desirable pockets within the suburb that are both within walking distance to the train station but far away enough to not be impacted by the railway noise and many of these quiet streets are lined with post-war homes that are either being renovated or removed with new homes ready to be built in their place by younger families.

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