South Brisbane

The Southern suburbs of Brisbane are located directly south of the central business district. Brisbane is largely controlled by one local government called Brisbane City Council. The city is split up into 26 wards with 8 of them located in the southern suburbs of Brisbane.

Southern Wards:

Ridge Ward, Dutton Park Ward, Holland Park Ward, Jamboree Ward, Moorooka Ward, Richlands Ward, Runcorn Ward and Wishart Ward.

Suburbs include:
Acacia Ridge, Algester, Berrinba, Calamvale, Darra, Doolandella, Durack, Dutton Park, Ellen Grove, Forest Lake, Heathwood, Highgate Hill, Inala, Karawatha, Larapinta, Macgregor, Mount Ommaney, Pallara, Richlands, Robertson, Runcorn, Southbank, South Brisbane, Stretton, Sunnybank, Sunnybank Hills, Wacol, West End, Westlake and Yeronga.

Education:

There are a number of public and private schools in the region. Some of these include:
• Pallara State School
• St Marks Primary School
• Inala West State School
• Dutton Park State School
• Our Lady’s College
• Runcorn State High School
• St Pauls Primary
• Berrinba East State School
• Highgate Hill School

Also located in the region are the University of Queensland, Griffith University, Yeronga Institute of TAFE, Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE and Wide Bay Institute of TAFE.

Infrastructure:

Rail and bus are the two forms of public transport available in the southern suburbs. The Beenleigh, Robina and Ipswich rail lines all service the southern suburbs with numerous stations throughout the area. Buses compliment the extensive train network by connecting the population to the train stations as well as transporting residents directly to the central business district.

Major roads that service the area include the Bradfield Highway, Riverside Express, Pacific Motorway, Coronation Drive, Ipswich Road and Fairfield Road. These roads connect the southern suburbs to the central business district and other areas around Brisbane.

The South is home to both the wealthy and working class with many contrasts in both people and scenery. There are plenty of amazing restaurants and cafes in the south with fast food options also available. Parklands, conservation parks, reservoirs, bushland are all accessible with a short drive or even a walk from some suburbs. The Brisbane River runs through many of the southern suburbs such as Dutton Park and Yaronga. Amongst all of this natural beauty lays suburbs with a cosmopolitan feel, a mix of modern and heritage houses with great access to shops and schools. The area has been experiencing rapid growth in recent years because of the great lifestyle it offers. Whether it is a new home for your family or an investment, the southern suburbs of Brisbane are a great place.