Annerley
Postcode: 4103 | Distance to CBD: 5 km
Welcome to Annerley
Annerley is a popular suburb close to the city with a mix of character housing and modern townhouses and businesses.
Annerley residents have a large choice of libraries and major shopping centres within an easy drive or close to public transport.
Spend an hour or two exploring the secondhand and antique stores at the main Annerley shopping precinct along Ipswich Road and pick up some great retro fashion bargains at the Lifeline store.
A short distance from the Annerley shops is the Princess Alexandra Hospital rebuilt in 2000 and one of Brisbane's major hospitals.
Only a few minutes drive from the centre of Annerley is Toohey Forest where the tranquillity of the eucalypt forest offers an immediate escape from the traffic noise on busy Ipswich Road.
Annerley had a military hospital during WWII and an ANZAC Service is held at Ekibin Memorial Park, Cracknell Road each year on 25th April.
Statistics
Annerley is about 5km from Brisbane’s CBD. Over 40% of households in this area are comprised of couples without children and a further 36% are couples with children. Stand alone house account for nearly 50% of all dwellings in this area, with units accounting for a further 39%. There’s a mix of workers cottages, Queenslanders, older blocks of flats and modern unit blocks in this suburb, and there’s a strong rental market in this area.
Local Events
Find out about events planned in and around this suburb. You can list your own events in our Brisbane-wide events calendar for free.
- Eating and drinking
- There are plenty of great dining options in Annerley. If you’re looking for a local café, take-away, pub or restaurant you’ll find it here.
- Shopping
- There’s local shopping on the corner of Annerley and Ipswich Roads. Chardons Corner, Fairfield Gardens and Moorooka Central are nearby, as are Woolloongabba and Greenslopes Shopping Centres.
- Education
- If you're looking for playgroups, childcare, kindergartens or schools in this area, you'll find them here.
- Leisure
- Check out this section for things to do in your spare time. There's sport, leisure activities, local events and more.
Davina says: I'm constantly discovering new little niches. There's lots of little pockets of interesting places and parks. Plus, we have some great views!