Suburb Profiles

FIG TREE POCKET

Fig Tree Pocket is 10kms south-west of the Brisbane CBD and is renowned for having some of the most expensive residential and exclusive riverfront properties in Queensland and Australia.

The suburb remains a firm favourite amongst families and professional couples because of its semi-rural feel, its strong sense of community and its reputation for being a safe place to raise children. It is also popular amongst retirees, because of the suburbs leafy, quiet and tranquil nature.

The area is best known for the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, which attracts hundreds and thousands of local and overseas tourists every year, but also the Fig Tree Pocket Equestrian Club.

The Glenleighden School for children with language difficulties attracts families from around the nation, while Fig Tree Pocket State School is one of the best public schools in Queensland. The popular state school and is renowned for their outstanding results, achieving amongst the highest in the state.

Schools

Fig Tree Pocket State School – Cubberla Street Fig Tree Pocket
Montessori School – Mactier Street, Fig Tree Pocket
The Glenleighdon School – 33 Cubberla Street, Fig Tree Pocket

It’s also on the doorstep to a number of highly regarded private schools and universities such as Ambrose Treacy College, St Peter’s Lutheran College, and the world renowned University of Queensland at St Lucia.

Early Childhood

Gani Gani Kindergarten (received the highest rating -exceeding- category across all assessments – as per the Starting Blocks govt website).
Fig Tree Pocket Early Childhood Centre

The Centenary Highway gives the suburb direct access to the city via Milton Road or Coronation Drive. Easy proximity to the CBD - only 10 kilometres, and an even quicker trip given the Legacy Way tunnel. A local bus route services the suburb.

CHAPEL HILL

Chapel Hill is approximately 7 kilometres south-west of the Brisbane CBD and close to the Brisbane River.

With easy access to the Mt Coot-tha lookout, botanical gardens, and Planetarium, Chapel Hill is surrounded by attractive recreational facilities, numerous parks and reserves.

Schools

Chapel Hill State School is one of Brisbane’s best rated state schools.

The suburb is also on the doorstep to a number of excellent private schools and universities such as Ambrose Treacy College, St Peter’s Lutheran College, and the world renowned University of Queensland at St Lucia.

And it’s all within a 5 minute drive to the Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, coffee shops, local restaurants.

A local bus route services the suburb. Easy proximity to the CBD - only 7 kilometres, and an even quicker trip given the Legacy Way tunnel.

KENMORE

Kenmore is approximately 10km south-west from the Brisbane CBD. The suburb is characterised by rolling hills and greenery.

A high proportion of professional residents and families live in the area.

The suburb has a large number of parks and sports playing fields. It has easy access to outdoor activities in surrounding suburbs, including the walking tracks and roads in Mt Coot-tha, botanical gardens and the Planetarium.

Schools

There are a number of schools in the suburb, including Kenmore State School, Kenmore South State School, Kenmore State High School, OLR Our Lady of the Rosary and private Christian schools.

The suburb has benefited greatly from the Centenary Highway that gives it direct access to the City via Milton Road or Coronation Drive. A local bus route services the suburb. Easy proximity to the CBD – and an even quicker trip given the Legacy Way tunnel.

GRACEVILLE

Graceville is within 7km of the Brisbane CBD and is regarded as one of the most affluent suburbs with a mix of traditional and renovated Queenslanders and modern contemporary homes.

Graceville is popular with families and professionals for its handy location to excellent schooling, acres of parkland and beautiful river walks.

Graceville residents enjoy extensive community facilities including Indooroopilly Shopping Centre and train and bus services. Moviegoers are well catered for with the El Dorado Cinema Complex, Regal Twin and Event Cinemas all within a short drive.

There are a number of restaurants, cafes, and boutique stores popular with a young clientele.

Around Graceville

Chelmer has always been popular and some of the reasons from buyers are:

Close proximity to the CBD
The University of Queensland
Public Transport Both Rail & Bus – ease of access to the city
Dedicated open-space parklands
Lush, leafy green tranquil setting
Residents are warm and friendly – multi cultural diversity

Schools

Graceville State School – 23 Acacia Ave Graceville
St Aidans Anglican Girls School – 11 Ruthven St Corinda
Ambrose Treacy College – Twigg St Indooroopilly
Indooroopilly State High School – 111 Ward St Indooroopilly
St Peters Lutheran College – 66 Harts Rd Indooroopilly
Milpera State High School – 2 Parker St Chelmer

Café’s, Restaurants

Tocco Italiano – 80 Oxley Road Chelmer
Pig “N”Whistle – Cnr Musgrave and Station Rds Indooroopilly
Goodness Gracious Café – 250 Oxley Rd, Chelmer
Three Girls Skipping – 365 Honour Ave, Graceville

Shopping

Indooroopilly Shopping Centre – 322 Moggill Road, Indooroopilly

Transport

Regular bus services operate to the city from the suburb
Trains operate to the city and surrounding suburbs

Chelmer

Chelmer is within 7km of the Brisbane CBD and is regarded as one of the most affluent suburbs with a mix of traditional and renovated Queenslanders and modern contemporary homes.

Chelmer is popular with families and professionals for its handy location to excellent schooling, acres of parkland and beautiful river walks.

Chelmer residents enjoy extensive community facilities including Indooroopilly Shopping Centre and train and bus services. Moviegoers are well catered for with the El Dorado Cinema Complex, Regal Twin and Event Cinemas all within a short drive.

There are a number of restaurants, cafes, and boutique stores popular with a young clientele.

Around Chelmer

Chelmer has always been popular and some of the reasons from buyers are:

Close proximity to the CBD
The University of Queensland
Public Transport Both Rail & Bus – ease of access to the city
Dedicated open-space parklands
Lush, leafy green tranquil setting
Residents are warm and friendly – multi cultural diversity

Schools

Graceville State School – 23 Acacia Ave Graceville
St Aidans Anglican Girls School – 11 Ruthven St Corinda
Ambrose Treacy College – Twigg St Indooroopilly
Indooroopilly State High School – 111 Ward St Indooroopilly
St Peters Lutheran College – 66 Harts Rd Indooroopilly
Milpera State High School – 2 Parker St Chelmer

Café’s, Restaurants

Tocco Italiano – 80 Oxley Road Chelmer
Pig “N”Whistle – Cnr Musgrave and Station Rds Indooroopilly
Goodness Gracious Café – 250 Oxley Rd, Chelmer
Three Girls Skipping – 365 Honour Ave, Graceville

Shopping

Indooroopilly Shopping Centre – 322 Moggill Road, Indooroopilly

Transport

Regular bus services operate to the city from the suburb
Trains operate to the city and surrounding suburbs

Sherwood

Chelmer is within 7km of the Brisbane CBD and is regarded as one of the most affluent suburbs with a mix of traditional and renovated Queenslanders and modern contemporary homes.

Chelmer is popular with families and professionals for its handy location to excellent schooling, acres of parkland and beautiful river walks.

There are a number of restaurants, cafes, and boutique stores popular with a young clientele.

Around Chelmer

Chelmer has always been popular and some of the reasons from buyers are: