Local Areas

• Balmoral
• Belmont
• Bulimba
• Camp Hill
• Cannon Hill
• Carina
• Carina Heights
• Carindale
• Chandler
• Chapel Hill
• Chelmer
• Colmslie
• Coochiemudlo Island
• Hawthorne
• Hemmant
• Lota
• Lytton
• Manly
• Manly West
• Morningside
• Murarrie
• Norman Park
• Port of Brisbane
• Queensport
• Ransome
• Seven Hills
• Sheldon
• Thorneside
• Tingalpa
• Wakerley
• Wynnum
• Wynnum West

Facts about Eastern Brisbane

Suburbs from Norman Park to Capalaba West comprise the Eastern Brisbane district. The majority of the suburbs in the area are residential although several industrial and commercial developments are also present. Eastern Brisbane has a blend of old and new suburbs that feature their distinct touch and flavour for a variety of lifestyle options. Carindale and Carina Heights are bustling suburbs that contain a plethora of facilities for fun and entertainment while the localities of Wakerley and Ransome offer vast amounts of land for acreage. There are also a number of notable suburbs situated near Waterloo Bay such as Wakerley, Lota, Manly and Manly West for those who prefer the calm and serenity of living right next to the ocean. Regardless of the suburb, residents can be confident that fundamental infrastructure is conveniently accessible and features a family-friendly atmosphere.

There is great diversity in the housing styles in the area. The younger suburbs of Carindale, Carina Heights and Cannon Hill predominantly feature post-weatherboard homes, detached brick-and-tile dwellings as well as modern townhouses and high-rise apartments. Residences in Balmoral and Norman Park, on the other hand, are primarily composed of a mixture of renovated Queenslanders and post-war workers’ cottages.

Retail and shopping needs can easily be met by residents of the area as there is a shopping centre located in nearly every suburb.  Westfield Carindale, Cannon Hill K-Mart Plazza, Manly Mayfair Village, Greenslopes Mall and Morningside Central Shopping Centre are among the biggest retail precincts around Eastern Brisbane.

Plenty of schools, including universities and other institutions for further learning, are situated within the confines of the district. This includes distinguished schools such as Lourdes Hill College, Cannon Hill Anglican College, Belmont State School, and San Sisto College. Moreover, as the CBD can be accessed within a matter of minutes by even the farthest suburbs, residents are well-serviced by the University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology, Griffith University and other world-class institutions in the city.

Parks, reserves, sporting fields, multi-purpose arenas, golf courses and other recreational amenities can be found throughout Eastern Brisbane. The district boasts a variety of sports clubs ranging from indoor activities like basketball and futsal to outdoor pastimes such as cricket, rugby and golf. A large harbour facility located in Manly can be utilized by boating enthusiasts and is home to boating clubs as well.

Don’t forget to check out the following destinations should you find yourself in Eastern Brisbane:

• Westfield Carindale Shopping Centre: Millenium Bvd, Carindale
• Cannon Hill K-Mart Plaza: Wynnum Rd, Cannon Hill
• Manly Mayfair Village: Burnett St, Manly West
• Greenslopes Mall: Plimsoll St, Greenslopes
• Morningside Central Shopping Centre: Wynnum Rd, Morningside
• Balmoral Park: Jean Howie Dr, Morningside
• Belmont Recreation Reserve: Narracott St, Carina
• Joe Bradfield Centre: Mayfield Rd, Carina
• Clem Jones Centre: Creek Rd, Carina

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