South Brisbane

Postcode: 4101 | Distance to CBD: 1 km

Welcome to South Brisbane

Of all Brisbane's suburbs, South Brisbane has had the most amazing transformation over the last decades.

Once a mainly industrial area with wharves and derelict buildings, the South Brisbane we know today began with the building of the Cultural Centre in the 1970s.

World Expo '88 followed in 1988 and marked the start of an exciting new way of life for Brisbane residents.

South Bank Parklands now stands on the former Expo site and is Brisbane's most popular recreational and cultural destination with both tourists and locals alike.

Easily accessible from the city by all means of public transport or a pleasant walk or bike ride, the South Bank precinct has everything from hotels and restaurants to its famous beach in the city.

Some well known South Brisbane landmarks include:

The Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA), Queensland Museum and QPAC
Stefan's skyneedle
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and
the Kurilpa Bridge - connecting cyclists and pedestrians to the city centre.

The suburb retains beautiful old buildings such as St Andrew's Anglican Church and the former South Brisbane Municipal Chambers in Vulture Street.

South Brisbane is also home to some of Brisbane's most distinguished schools as well as the Southbank Institute of Technology.

Statistics

South Brisbane is roughly 1 km from Brisbane’s CBD. The majority of households – over 54% - consist of couples without children and single person households account for a further 20%. Over 73% of the dwellings in this area are units and just under 20% are stand-alone houses. Blocks tend to be medium sized and you’ll find a renovated Queenslanders around this suburb as well as art deco style unit blocks. South Brisbane is evolving into a very trendy area, popular with the younger couples and singles.

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 and around South Brisbane, especially South Bank. If you’re looking for a local café, take-away, pub or restaurant you’ll find it here.
Shopping: West End Markets shopping centre is the place to go for your everyday shopping needs – and for something more, head into town or checkout South Bank Markets open every Friday night, Saturday and Sunday.
Lara says: South Brisbane has so much opportunity. There are great shops. Heaps of fun things to do - some don't even cost anything. South Brisbane reminds of what Queensland should be - happy and sunny.
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.
Norma says: I love South Brisbane cos that's where South Bank is. I began my new life as an Aussie there, (arriving at the station) I worked there as a teenager, I took my children to play there, and to see Expo 88. The place is full of wonderful memories. When I go there now I feel I'm on holiday.