Looking for the best suburbs in Brisbane?
That’s a matter of opinion I guess, but if you love dining out, attending the theatre and having easy access to the airport, Brisbane’s inner suburbs are your best choice. And you won’t be limited to just one area.
In this article we drill down in Brisbane’s inner north, south, east and west to reveal the best Brisbane suburbs and give you the median price for houses and units in the suburb.
Peter Hutton, CEO Hutton and Hutton Real Estate, an inner-city resident himself, commented “We’ve mostly been inner city dwellers ourselves which made it an easy decision when we opened our agencies”
“By living in an area, you get to know its inner workings. So, when buyers ask us who has the best coffee In New Farm, or how long does it take to drive to The State Library, we know the answer instinctively. We pride ourselves on being local”
Let’s look at the best Brisbane suburbs close to the city and see which one may suit you and your family’s needs.
Best Brisbane Suburbs Inner North
New Farm
One of the most desirable suburbs, New Farm is just 2km from the CBD. It’s a great place to live if you’re looking for an urban lifestyle but with a village feel.
New Farm is filled with beautiful heritage homes, trendy cafes and designer boutiques. It’s also close to the river, so you can enjoy lovely walks and picnics along the water.
Median house price: $2.3m Median unit price: $712k (Source: CoreLogic)
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Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley is one of Brisbane’s most vibrant and exciting suburbs. It’s well known for its nightlife, with a huge range of bars, clubs and restaurants. It’s also home to the annual Brisbane International Film Festival. If you’re looking for a cosmopolitan lifestyle, then Fortitude Valley is the place for you.
Median house price: 4649k Median unit price: $435k (Source: CoreLogic)
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Newstead
Newstead is another great inner-city suburb, just 1km from the CBD. It’s a popular choice for young professionals and families, as it offers a great selection of cafes, restaurants and shops. There are also some lovely parks in Newstead, perfect for relaxing all year round.
Median unit price: $637k (Source: CoreLogic)
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Ascot
Ascot is a beautiful, leafy suburb just 5km from the city. It’s well known for its horse racing track, and is a popular choice for those who want to live close to the airport. Ascot is also home to some great schools, making it a great choice
Median house price: $2.1m Median unit price: $547k (Source: CoreLogic)
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Hamilton
Hamilton is another great inner-city suburb, just 5km from the CBD. It’s a popular choice for young professionals and families, as it offers a great selection of cafes, restaurants and shops.
Median house price: $2.1m Median unit price: $537k (Source: CoreLogic)
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Stafford Heights
Stafford Heights is a nice leafy suburb 10 klm from the city. With great transport, Stafford Shopping Centre and easy access to the airport, it’s a suburb that should be on your shopping list.
Many post war homes are now ‘renovators delights’ as younger families move into the area.
Median house price: $977k (Source: CoreLogic)
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Wilston/Windsor
Wilston is located 5.1 kilometres by road north of the CBD. iIt has a mixture of old and new styles of architecture, from workers’ cottages to modern architect-designed homes on Wilston Hill.
Wilston is home to many professionals including medicos as the Royal Brisbane Hospital is close by
Median house price: $1.5m Median unit price: $520k
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Best Brisbane Suburbs Inner South
Annerley
Annerley is a great choice for those looking for an inner-city lifestyle but with a bit more space. It’s just 4km from the CBD, and has a mix of apartments and houses. Annerley is also home to some great parks, including the popular Orleigh Park.
Median house price: $1.1m Median unit price: $447k (Source REA)
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Dutton Park
Dutton Park is a great choice for those who want to be close to the city but with a bit more space. It’s just 4km from the CBD, and has a mix of apartments and houses. Dutton Park is also home to some great parks, including the popular Orleigh Park.
Median house price: $1.4m Median unit price: $454k (Source: CoreLogic)
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Woolloongabba
Woolloongabba is a vibrant and exciting suburb, just 2km from the CBD. It’s well known for its nightlife, with a huge range of bars, clubs and restaurants.
It is also home to the Brisbane Lions.
If you’re looking for a cosmopolitan lifestyle, then Woolloongabba is the place for you.
Median house price: $1.3m Median unit price: $500k (Source: CoreLogic)
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South Brisbane
South Brisbane is a great choice for those who want to be close to the city but with a bit more space. It’s just 4km from the CBD, and has a mix of apartments and houses.
Median house price: $1.1m Median unit price: $485k (Source: CoreLogic)
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West End
West End is a vibrant and exciting suburb, just 2km from the CBD. It’s well known for its nightlife, with a huge range of bars, clubs and restaurants. It’s also home to Brisbane’s cultural scene with theatres, The State Library, GOMA, The Museum and much more.
Median house price: $1.5m Median unit price: $570k (Source: CoreLogic)
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Moorooka
A post War 11 suburb 7 kilometres from the CBD. It’s attracting the eye of renovators and it part of the new zoning plan under consideration by the Brisbane City Council
Median house price: $938k Median unit price: $433k (Source: CoreLogic)
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Yeronga
A beautiful leafy suburb situated 20 minutes from the CBD on the river.
Median house price: $1.3m Median unit price: $533k (Source: CoreLogic)
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Best Brisbane Suburbs Inner East
Bulimba
Bulimba is a beautiful, leafy suburb just 5km from the city. It’s well known for its cafes and restaurants, as well as its riverfront setting.
Bulimba is a popular choice for young families and professionals, as it offers a great lifestyle close to the city.
Median house price: $1.8m Median unit price: $713k (Source: CoreLogic)
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Morningside
Morningside is another great inner-city suburb, just 5km from the CBD. It’s a popular choice for young professionals and families, as it offers a great selection of cafes, restaurants and shops.
Median house price: $1.2m Median unit price: $540k (Source: CoreLogic)
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Norman Park
Norman Park is a great choice for those who want to be close to the city but with a bit more space. It’s just 4km from the CBD, and has a mix of apartments and houses.
Median house price: $1.5m Median unit price: $518k (Source: CoreLogic)
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Seven Hills
Seven Hills is a great choice for those looking for an inner-city lifestyle but with a bit more space. It’s just 4km from the CBD, and has a mix of apartments and houses.
Median house price: $1m Median unit price: $680k (Source: CoreLogic)
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Best Brisbane Suburbs Inner West
Indooroopilly
Indooroopilly is a beautiful, leafy suburb just 7km from the city. It’s well known for its shopping centre, as well as its riverside setting. Indooroopilly is a popular choice for young families and professionals, as it offers a great lifestyle close to the city.
Median house price: $1.4m Median unit Price: $535k (Source: CoreLogic)
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Toowong
Toowong is another great inner-city suburb, just 5km from the CBD. It’s a popular choice for young professionals and families, as it offers a great selection of cafes, restaurants and shops including Toowong Village Shopping Centre.
Median house price: $1.4m Median unit price: $485k (Source: CoreLogic)
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Taringa
Taringa is a great choice for those who want to be close to the city but with a bit more space. It’s just 4km from the CBD, and has a mix of apartments and houses.
Taringa residents can easily access Toowong, St Lucia and Indooroopilly and are spoilt for choice with cafes, restaurants and Indooroopilly shopping town.
Median house price: $1.5m Median unit price: $470k (Source: CoreLogic)
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Conclusion
Your only decision now is to decide on what part of Brisbane you want to live.
Are you a Brisbane inner north, south, east or west person. If you love attending art galleries, the West End or South Brisbane might be your preferred choice.
Do you have a young family and regularly visit parks? New Farm Park is one of Brisbane’s best.
Do leafy suburbs close to golf courses appeal? Indooroopilly would be an obvious choice.
As you can see from the above the best Brisbane suburbs are scatted close to Brisbane city.
You can easily google what properties are currently available, but before you buy make sure you talk to a ‘local’ real estate agent. They know a suburbs inner workings.
