Brisbane is one of the most liveable and convenient cities in the country, so when it comes to a suburb of choice to live in it can be difficult to find one.
It’s clear that there are always new and interesting areas popping up to buy within the market, despite some bad press of how the property market is “crashing”. Rather, this is the contrary. We’re starting to see a slow and steady increase in building in areas, and that’s a great thing. With this in mind as well as building houses to your style, choosing a suburb to live in is based on your choice- but sometimes it’s good to know and have a little bit of advice to guide you into creating the best decision.
A blog from the Open Agent has mentioned that:
“The modest growth is partly down to the oversupply in apartments. QBE expects this to continue until at least 2021 when this stock has been absorbed by the market.” (Open Agent, 2020)
In regards to being closest to life’s bare essentials (e.g. shopping centres, education, and health services), it’s great to begin looking into areas such as Toowong, Mt Gravatt, and Tarragindi. They're close in proximity to everyone’s needs, not to mention close to the city (particularly Toowong). Plus, they’re all in school catchment areas- perfect for families with children still in school. It’s estimated that these school catchment areas are expected to significantly grow:
Based on research from Hunter Galloway, the top-ranked public high schools in Brisbane in 2018 (and most likely set to continue to 2020) according to Better Education are:
✅ Brisbane State High School
Suburbs: South Brisbane, Highgate Hill, West End, Dutton Park and some parts of Woolloongabba.
✅ Mansfield State High School
Suburbs: Mansfield, Wishart, MacKenzie and some parts of Burbank.
✅ Indooroopilly State High School
Suburbs: Indooroopilly, Toowong, Taringa, St Lucia, Auchenflower and some parts of Chelmer.
✅ Cavendish Road State High School
Suburbs: Holland Park and some parts of Coorparoo.
✅ Mount Gravatt State High School
Suburbs: Mount Gravatt and Mount Gravatt East.
For those looking for a simple work-life balance, your best bet is to start exploring places like Brisbane City, Northlakes and Springfield heights and Newstead. Access to employment opportunities is very high, not to mention entertainment and dining attractions being hotspots in these areas.
In terms of a nice disconnect from work (but we won’t tell our boss this…), South Brisbane, Woolloongabba, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane City, and Fortitude Valley are the way to go. This is particularly if for those looking to explore and simply have a great time, or if you’re after entertainment and a good time.
Greenslopes has also been considered as one of the top suburbs listed to watch in 2020. It collaboratively includes all bare necessities, close city proximity, and sufficient job employment. It’s estimated there’s a median house price of $720,000 and great access to public transport and is a suburb to watch as the year plays out.
Wherever you choose and what you decide, you’ll always have two of the best guarantees possible: a custom-made dream home for you and a suitable suburb fit for your lifestyle.
