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0-5km FROM CITY CENTRE:
AUCHENFLOWER
Auchenflower (or-ken-flower) is an inner city suburb of Brisbane that not even locals know that well. But in recent years, this suburb has seen a huge explosion in high rise apartment buildings, and younger professionals moving in. More >>>
BULIMBA
Bulimba is one of those places you could easily move to and never want to leave. It's a very self contained suburb with a cinema, a couple of great bookshops, good cafes, a village atmosphere, and is on the CityCat (ferry) route to the city centre and beyond. More>>
COORPAROO Coorparoo is a more mainstream suburb popular with students, professionals and families on lower to mid incomes. It's a convenient suburb close to the city centre, with great access to transport, a good local shopping centre and plenty of schools. More >>>
FORTITUDE VALLEY
OK. Wanna party? Are ya young? Wooo Hooo it's Fortitude Valley time. This suburb is definitely NOT suited to families. It is a lively, jumping place 1km east of the city centre. More>>
KANGAROO POINT
Here you will find more joggers per square kilometre than just about anywhere else in Australia. There's a fab rock climbing cliff, city views, an historic pub, a good boardwalk, steel sculptures, cafes and picnic spots. Kangaroo Point is a high rise apartment mecca. More >>>
KELVIN GROVE Kelvin Grove is one of those places that you have to live in to appreciate. It has attractive streets, but lacks an overriding identity or soul, which might explain why the Kelvin Grove Urban Village has been built. More >>>
MILTON
Once upon a time Milton attracted creative, alternative types. These days they are an endangered species. In recent years, this partially industrial, partially residential suburb has seen more apartments spring up, bringing with them childless professionals. More >>>
NEW FARM
New Farm was a drug and prostition hot spot until the 1990's. Then, gentrification kicked in and now New Farm has become a cafe hot spot, popular with professionals, gays, empty nesters and singles. It's not cheap to live here but it is very appealing. More>>>
PADDINGTON
Bingo! Paddington is one of Brisbane's best suburbs. It's a more upmarket version of West End, and is the Balmain of Sydney. More>>>
RED HILL
Red Hill is a leafy, hilly inner suburb that's a bit of a winner. It has great views, renovated Queenslanders and post war timber homes. It is close to the city centre and has a bit of a herbal feel. More >>>
ROSALIE
If you wanted a suburb in Brisbane with a great village feel, nice housing, beaut streets, and good shopping nearby, then three cheers for Rosalie. More >>>
SOUTH BRISBANE / SOUTH BANK
South Brisbane is an inner city suburb with one hell of an arts hub. What was once industrial land has now become Brisbane's cultural precinct. More >>>
ST LUCIA
St Lucia is a university suburb that looks as though it belongs on a movie set. It is an extremely pleasant suburb with beautiful gardens, leafy streets, houses from the 40's and 50's, a small village and plenty of students. More >>>
TENERIFFE
Teneriffe is a funky one-of-a-kind suburb in Brisbane. It's filled with warehouse conversions and exercise loving professionals. More>>>
TOOWONG
Toowong looks like an average suburb on the outside. But dig a bit deeper and you'll find it's a retail and commercial precinct with a history of strong willed residents. More >>>
WEST END
Once upon a time West End was a bit of a rough area, few people found appealing. Now it is cafe central with a fantastic weekend market. West End is the grungey, arty, alternative centre of Brisbane, popular with the socially aware cool cats. More>>
WILSTON Put it this way, if you have an above average wage and like living in a nice area, then Wilston could be your thing. This suburb has come a long way from its seedy past to now being one of the top suburbs in Brisbane. More >>>
6-10km FROM CITY CENTRE:
ASCOT / HAMILTON
Darrrrrling! Chi Chi. Ascot and Hamilton are where the rich live in Brisbane. But being Brisbane, they're not exactly snobs-ville. OK yah! More >>>
BARDON
Bardon is the sort of place that would suit anyone who likes living close to the city, has a healthy bank balance, and appreciates peace and quiet. So, if you want to doof doof party, go find some place else. This suburb has a bit of a country town feel. More >>>
CAMP HILL
Camp Hill is middle class family, and couples territory. It's not the sort of the place to appeal to singles. Here you will find street after street of well kept Queenslander and timber houses, and an appealing small strip of shops in Martha Street. More>>
CHELMER / GRACEVILLE
Yahoooooo! Graceville and neighbouring Chelmer are total winners. This is a stunning part of Brisbane with a bit of a laid back country town feel. More >>>
CLAYFIELDNice. Clayfield is nice. It's a bit of a hoity toity suburb with some down-to-earth spice thrown in. This place is popular with older professionals with young kids, the well off middle class, some oldies and younger singles. More >>>
INDOOROOPILLY
Indooroopilly is the major shopping and transport hub in Brisbane's western suburbs. It has a large mall and good train and bus services, making it very convenient. Indooroopilly is very popular with professionals, and students from nearby Queensland Uni. More>>>
KEDRON Kedron is a large down to earth suburb that's very family friendly. It used to be an area that only those on lower incomes lived, but gentrification has filtered in, yet not excessively so. This suburb is still relatively affordable and has a welcoming feel. More >>>
10-20km FROM CITY CENTRE:
MANLY
If you have ever felt like living in a place where every day feels like a holiday, then check out Manly. More >>>
MT GRAVATT
Mt Gravatt is suburbia with a university, a massive shopping mall, great city views and bush. It's a hilly place with plenty of trees, wide streets, family homes, and mainstream types on lower to mid range incomes who like living in the peace and quiet of the burbs. More >>>
SANDGATE Gone Fishin'. If ever there was a place you would move to where you could feel life was meant to be easy, and taken at a slower pace, it would be Sandgate. More >>>
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