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New Rental Law Changes – What Landlords need to know

Oct 9th, 2024

The Stage 2 Rental Reforms are now in effect and the Queensland Government has announced......

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Matthews Becomes Stratamatt

Sep 3rd, 2024

Matthews Body Corporate Management is becoming Stratamatt Body Corporate......

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Last-Minute Tax Deductions for Landlords

Jun 18th, 2024

It is less than 2 weeks to End of Financial Year but it’s not too late to maximise the......

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Update: New Rental Law Reforms in Queensland

Jun 4th, 2024

The Queensland Government has continued powering forward on the ‘Homes for......

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Brisbane’s Favourite Neighbourhoods Series – Moorooka, Queensland

Jan 12th, 2024

What started off as a few local shops around a new hotel in 1866 is now one of Brisbane's......

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Safely Paying Your House Deposit Online: A Step-by-Step Guide   

Sep 2nd, 2023

Safely Paying Your House Deposit Online: A Step-by-Step Guide    As the world becomes......

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Why Presentation is Crucial when Selling in Soft Markets

Why Presentation is Crucial when Selling in Soft Markets

Aug 26th, 2022

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Units: A golden opportunity in Brisbane market

Units: A golden opportunity in Brisbane market 

Jun 10th, 2022

The key concept of counter cycle investing is you should be fearful when others are......

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Tarragindi: Millionaire’s club

Tarragindi: Millionaire’s club

Mar 27th, 2022

Tarragindi: The newest member of the millionaire’s club Brisbane property has come of......

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Salisbury – Brisbane’s Favourite Neighbourhoods Series

Sep 3rd, 2021

The beautiful Brisbane southside suburb of Salisbury is a stunningly green, nature-driven......

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Brisbane’s Favourite Neighbourhoods Series – Yeronga

Brisbane’s Favourite Neighbourhoods Series – Yeronga

Jun 24th, 2021

The beautiful southside suburb of Yeronga is an idyllic area for families or singles.......

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Brisbane’s Favourite Neighbourhoods Series – East Brisbane

Brisbane’s Favourite Neighbourhoods Series – East Brisbane

May 7th, 2021

East Brisbane is a beautiful, leafy suburb offering the pinnacle of inner-city fringe......

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Is East Brisbane a Good Place to Live?

East Brisbane is close and convenient to Brisbane’s CBD. Its proximity to excellent public transport, the southeast freeway, and Clem 7 tunnel means a quick commute to most places around Brisbane, giving you more time to do the things you love. It’s a trendy, stylish inner-city spot that boasts stunning old Queenslanders and a plethora of heritage-listed sites. It offers an amazing lifestyle, too, with some of the best cafes to hit for breakfast mixed with cute, laidback bars to fill in your afternoon.

Have a look at what current East Brisbane residents think.

Source: Microburbs

Suburb Demographics in East Brisbane

According to the 2016 Census, East Brisbane is home to 5,943 people, 53 per cent of whom are men, and 47 per cent women. The median age for the suburb is 31 while the most prominent age group is the 20 – 24-year-olds who make up 12.4 per cent of the suburb.

How Safe is East Brisbane?

East Brisbane is a friendly and comfortable suburb that remains well-lit at night. According to the 2021 Queensland Police statistics map, there have been 66 offences in the last quarter, at the time of writing.

 

Income

The average number of people in an East Brisbane household is 2.2, with a median, weekly household income of $1,742. The average for families is $2,321, and the average weekly personal income is at $854.

 

Metrics

The suburb scores quite high across key metrics in convenience, lifestyle, community, and family.

Source: https://www.microburbs.com.au/Qld/Brisbane/City-of-Brisbane/east-brisbane

Diversity

Learn about East Brisbane’s diversity below.

Ancestry

Number

Percentage

English

2,096

25.2%

Australian

1,610

19.3%

Irish

941

11.3%

Scottish

636

7.6%

German

295

3.5%

Number of Bedrooms

Median Property Price

2

$710,000

3

$801,000

4

$970,000
What’s the Median House Price in East Brisbane?

To get an idea of what kind of home you could buy in East Brisbane, you’ll need to be across the current house prices. Have a look below to get an idea.

Education

The stunning inner-city suburb has great schools available to its residents. 

  • East Brisbane State School – Public, Co-Ed, Primary School
  • East Brisbane State School – Public, Co-Ed, Secondary School
  • Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie) – Private, All-Male, All-Years School
  • St. Joseph’s Primary School – Private, Co-Ed, Primary School
  • Coorparoo Secondary College – Public, Co-Ed, Secondary School

Flooding

East Brisbane isn’t the most susceptible suburb to flooding, but it certainly is at risk of flood around Norman Creek. Just like any suburb with the terrain and proximity to the river, such as East Brisbane, floods are a concern in some low-lying areas. As you can see in the map below, though, it’s more so the outskirts leading to Norman Park and Woolloongabba at risk. 

Use the Brisbane City Council’s handy flood resource below to get a proper idea. 

Source:http://floodinformation.brisbane.qld.gov.au/fio/

What Streets in East Brisbane Have City Views?

This inner-city suburb offers excellent proximity to the CBD, Fortitude Valley, and other inner-city areas. That proximity offers its residents brilliant city views too. Sitting down at Mowbray Park, the view of The Story Bridge and the city behind it is stunning — the same can be achieved on the riverfront street of Laidlaw Parade. 

Mowbray Terrace, Heidelberg Street, Rosslyn Street, and many other spots will offer city views — depending on where you’re positioned.

How Far From the CBD Is East Brisbane?

From the heart of East Brisbane, the CBD is roughly 4km away. It’s just a 9-minute drive during the day but you can expect roughly 15-20 minutes travel time in heavier traffic. There’s plenty of bicycle lanes and quality bikeways in the suburb, making it easy to cycle into the city. 

As far as public transport, busses into the city are very convenient from most of the suburb’s streets or you can catch the CityCat from Mowbray Park.

Is East Brisbane a Good Investment Suburb?

It sure looks like it! Its population is growing, it maintains low vacancy rates, and the property value growth shows good signs. You can see some of the suburb’s investment insights below, courtesy of Microburbs.

 

What Is Capital Growth Like in East Brisbane?

If you’re keen to invest in the beautiful suburb of East Brisbane, you’ll want to know what the capital growth looks like. Houses in the suburb enjoy significantly better growth than units, boasting a 19.23% growth rate compared with 4.27% growth for units in the suburb.

What are the Best Green Spaces?

You’ll love the general greenery in East Brisbane. The leafy streets are filled with beautiful trees and house-proud front yards boasting plenty of greenery. But if you’re searching for green spaces specifically, you’ll enjoy Mowbray Park. There’s plenty of seating, tables, and facilities for family fun. A playground with a swing set is there for the kids, while grown-ups will enjoy the views of the river.

Williamina Park is at the heart of the suburb. It’s much smaller than Mowbray Park but offers an undercover barbecue space, a playground, and plenty of grass to run around on. You can spot the city from up on this park too, for the best of both worlds. 

On the border of Woolloongabba and East Brisbane is the Woolloongabba Rotary Park which offers a kids’ playground, bbq areas, a basketball half-court and a spacious dog park.

 

What are the Best Places for Kids in East Brisbane?

You’ll find some neat ideas for activities below in the next section, but if you’re keen to hear which spots you can take the kids to, then read on.

Here are some kid-friendly activities in East Brisbane:

An incredibly kid-friendly suburb, there’s plenty for your younger family members to do here. There’s a long list of parks and playgrounds to visit, new spots to walk, and cool places to check out with the family. The kids will love Pincadia and Laserforce, both a short drive over to Woolloongabba. If you’re sport-inclined, you can take the family down to The Gabba to catch a game of cricket or back the Brisbane Lions in the Aussie Rules.

    East Brisbane Bars, Restaurants and Cafes

    A suburb known for its cafe and brunching scene, East Brisbane has a lot to offer — whether you’re after a good coffee or on a hunt for the best eggs benny. Have a look at some of the suburb’s best locals. 

    Op shopping and Markets

    The suburb offers plenty of cute, boutique stores along Stanley and Vulture Street. As for op shopping, the most popular venue is the East Brisbane Community Centre (EBCC) & Thrift Shop. There’s a plethora of op shops over in Stones Corner, too – just a five-minute drive away. 

    The Best Shopping in East Brisbane

    Whether it’s your weekly grocery shop, specialty shops, or just for the activity itself, it’s important to know where’s good to shop in your prospective suburb. East Brisbane offers plenty of boutique stores and specialty shops on its streets. As for groceries? It’s just a short drive over to Coorparoo or Woolloongabba.

    Main Shopping Areas
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