Adrian Schrinner is working hard to keep Brisbane moving By delivering new infrastructure for a growing city and investing in Brisbane’s lifestyle Adrian is focused on delivering projects that help build a better Brisbane City-shaping projects like the turn-up-and-go Brisbane Metro as well as the Moggill Road Corridor and Beams Road upgrades are helping keep Brisbane moving while destinations like Howard Smith Wharves Hanlon Park and Bradbury Park have made Brisbane's lifestyle even better Adrian is firmly focused on improving the areas where most residents live and his “suburbs first” guarantee is ensuring at least 80 per cent of all Council expenditure is invested in the suburbs Adrian and his wife Nina’s proudest achievements are their four young children who they are raising together in Carindale. As a father and Lord Mayor he is determined to ensure Brisbane keeps getting better Adrian and his wife Nina’s proudest achievements are their four young children who they are raising together in Carindale. As a father and Lord Mayor Complete the contact form to write to the Lord Mayor online Write to:\r\nOffice of the Lord Mayor \r\nGPO Box 2287 \r\nBrisbane Qld 4001 Find information about the Establishment and Coordination Committee Find information about the Establishment and Coordination Committee Brisbane City Council is Australia’s largest local government by population It’s made up of 26 wards and 27 councillors.  eligible residents elect a councillor for their ward and the Lord Mayor.  You can find out about your ward and local councillor including biography and contact information You can also download a summary of the current councillors and ward areas PDF  •   3 MB   •   Last modified 30 April 2024 Visit the Electoral Commission of Queensland website to view Brisbane Local Government Area (LGA) and ward boundary maps Visit the Electoral Commission of Queensland website to view Brisbane Local Government Area (LGA) and ward boundary maps The Bracken Ridge Ward comprises the suburbs of Bracken Ridge 77 Bracken Street, Bracken Ridge Qld 4017 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-4.30pm Phone: 07 3667 6000\r\nEmail: Bracken Ridge Ward Office 77 Bracken Street, Bracken Ridge Qld 4017 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-4.30pm Councillor Sandy Landers was appointed Councillor for Bracken Ridge Ward in October 2019 and elected as part of Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s Administration in 2020 Sandy is a Brisbane girl who has lived the majority of her life on the Northside She was raised in Brighton and went to Bracken Ridge State High School where she was School Vice-captain Courtney and Jordan in the district with both of them now working after obtaining their tertiary qualifications After obtaining a Bachelor of Arts Degree and Post Graduate Degree in Teaching Sandy taught in our state schools for over 20 years including Craigslea and Albany Creek State High Schools Sandy had extensive experience working in State and Federal Governments and understands what is required to get things done One of Sandy’s core values is development of community which she has done through investing her time and energy into every community she has lived in.  From playgroups music and community groups; to being a JP and to rolling up her sleeves with the hundreds and hundreds of other Brisbanites as part of the mud army when the devastating floods affected our great city Sandy sees being a local Councillor as an extension of what she’s been doing as a volunteer for years She also supports other passionate members of the community who have great ideas Sandy wants the Bracken Ridge Ward to be the best place in Brisbane to live and serves on the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee One of Sandy’s core values is development of community which she has done through investing her time and energy into every community she has lived in.  From playgroups and serves on the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee The Calamvale Ward comprises the suburbs of Algester Shop 10, 168 Algester Road, Calamvale Qld 4116 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-4.45pm Phone: 07 3131 7022\r\nEmail: Calamvale Ward Office Shop 10, 168 Algester Road, Calamvale Qld 4116 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-4.45pm Emily Kim is the Councillor for Calamvale Ward and advocates for Brisbane’s largest council ward by area born and raised in Calamvale and she now lives just five minutes down the road from her family home and spread a simple but important message:  It’s time for our local suburbs to get more value out of their council rates the work of delivering change begins in earnest This means working with all levels of government pulling every lever at her disposal to deliver local fixes and upgrades and bringing new energy to our suburbs by organising new local activities Emily grew up volunteering for her local church and continues her proud association with community including volunteering as a member of the Calamvale Lions Emily’s love for her community also inspired her to work with local State Members of Parliament the late Duncan Pegg and then James Martin MP Emily represented Queensland at the National Powerlifting Championships Emily knows the legacy that good services in our local suburbs can provide for future generations which is a focus of hers leading up to the 2032 Olympics.  Councillor Kim currently serves on both the Transport Committee and the City Standards Committee and spread a simple but important message:  which is a focus of hers leading up to the 2032 Olympics.  Councillor Kim currently serves on both the Transport Committee and the City Standards Committee Central Ward comprises the Central Business District Suite 1, 5 Lamington Street, New Farm Qld 4005 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm Phone: 07 3403 0254\r\nEmail: Central Ward Office Suite 1, 5 Lamington Street, New Farm Qld 4005 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm When elected as Central Ward’s first female Councillor in 2012 Vicki made a commitment to work tirelessly every day to make Brisbane’s vibrant inner northern villages the best place to work rest and play in Australia’s New World City the heart and soul of Brisbane, receives the strong passionate and effective representation it deserves A passionate advocate for Brisbane’s unique local environment Vicki’s policy of greening our streets has seen hundreds of trees and thousands of native shrubs planted throughout the ward enhancing the natural lungs of our city and improving our green canopy Along with her passion for improving Brisbane’s natural environment Vicki has also secured and delivered record funds to ensure Central Ward’s roads are smooth and footpaths are well maintained Vicki is also proud to have delivered increased CityCat and CityGlider services to ensure local residents can get around our area quickly As the Councillor for the capital of Australia’s third-largest city Vicki is focussed on ensuring Brisbane continues to be a city of inspiration Vicki was proud to be instrumental in delivering the award-winning Howard Smith Wharves precinct which has quickly become Brisbane’s favourite backyard Working alongside our amazing arts community Vicki is proud to be part of a Council that supports and provides funding for so many landmark events including the: She is also working on a plan to revitalise the riverside precinct delivering more jobs more opportunity and more reasons to love our city Re-elected by her community for a third term Vicki is a senior member of Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s team serving on Civic Cabinet as Civic Cabinet Chair of Community and the Arts Committee Vicki loves connecting with local residents businesses and community groups wherever and whenever she can As a member and supporter of many local community groups Vicki loves nothing more than working and spending time with those who share her enthusiasm and pride for Brisbane’s inner north Some of the groups Vicki is proud to be associated with include: Vicki is also honoured to be Patron of the Merthyr Croquet Club Nash Theatre and the Spring Hill Men’s Shed As well as her office in New Farm, Vicki holds monthly weekend and after hour mobile offices throughout Central Ward to make it even easier for people to speak to her one on one. Find out more about Vicki’s mobile office schedule Vicki is passionate about Brisbane’s future and looks forward to continuing working with her community to ensure the Brisbane of tomorrow is even better than the Brisbane of today the heart and soul of Brisbane, receives the strong Vicki’s policy of greening our streets has seen hundreds of trees and thousands of native shrubs planted throughout the ward Vicki is a senior member of Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s team serving on Civic Cabinet as Civic Cabinet Chair of Community and the Arts Committee As well as her office in New Farm, Vicki holds monthly weekend and after hour mobile offices throughout Central Ward to make it even easier for people to speak to her one on one. Find out more about Vicki’s mobile office schedule The Chandler Ward comprises the suburbs of Carindale The Chandler Ward comprises the suburbs of Carindale Shop 8, Millenium Centre, 14 Millenium Boulevard, Carindale Qld 4152 Phone: 07 3407 1400\r\nEmail: Chandler Ward Office Shop 8, Millenium Centre, 14 Millenium Boulevard, Carindale Qld 4152 Ryan Murphy is a lifelong resident of Brisbane’s eastern suburbs and as Councillor for Chandler Ward is committed to delivering for his constituents Ryan attended Carina State School and then Iona College at Lindum before going on to further study at the University of Queensland he was employed in the private sector as a public relations consultant to some of Queensland’s largest infrastructure and resource projects Ryan has lived in Brisbane’s eastern suburbs his whole life His priorities for the area include improving local roads and parks strengthening local community organisations and ensuring the views of residents are heard on planning and development issues He is actively involved in supporting a wide variety of local community groups in the Chandler Ward and serves as Patron of the following community organisations: Ryan is an associate with the Public Relations Institute of Australia and is the founder of the Wakerley Christmas Carols Ryan currently serves as Civic Cabinet Chair of Council's Transport Committee Ryan currently serves as Civic Cabinet Chair of Council's Transport Committee The Coorparoo Ward comprises the suburbs of Coorparoo Stones Corner and parts of Camp Hill and Woolloongabba Suite 6, 737 Logan Road, Greenslopes Qld 4120 Office hours: Monday to Thursday: 9am-5pm; Friday 9am-4pm Phone: 07 3403 2101\r\nEmail: Coorparoo Ward Office Suite 6, 737 Logan Road, Greenslopes Qld 4120 Office hours: Monday to Thursday: 9am-5pm; Friday 9am-4pm Deputy Mayor Fiona Cunningham is proud to work with residents environment and community groups in her role representing more than 45,000 people in the Ward of Coorparoo She has a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism and Marketing) and early in her career worked as a radio and television journalist in regional centres and in Sydney Fiona lives at Coorparoo with her young family after having previously lived at Greenslopes She is Civic Cabinet Chair of Finance and City Governance and was also the first member of the Lord Mayor’s Cabinet to have a baby while in this leadership position Fiona is a Director on the Small Steps for Hannah Foundation She has become an advocate alongside local residents Sue and Lloyd Clarke who have fought for the criminalisation of coercive control and promoting healthy and respectful family relationships Fiona has been a finalist in the Australia-wide McKinnon Prize which recognises outstanding political leadership and inspires leaders to deliver positive impact to their communities With two young boys keeping her focused on a better Brisbane for tomorrow Fiona is passionate about striking a balance between affordability and liveability Fiona has been appointed to the role of Deputy Mayor of Brisbane and is as dedicated as ever to keep Brisbane moving Fiona lives at Coorparoo with her young family She is Civic Cabinet Chair of Finance and City Governance and was also the first member of the Lord Mayor’s Cabinet to have a baby while in this leadership position The Deagon Ward comprises the suburbs of Boondall most of Geebung and Zillmere and the industrial side of Virginia It also includes Moreton Island (including the townships of Bulwer Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm Phone: 07 3667 6011\r\nEmail: Deagon Ward Office Level 1, Suite 2A/47 Brighton Road, Sandgate Qld 4017 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm Jared Cassidy has represented the Deagon Ward since August 2015 He grew up in the local area and attended Shorncliffe State School and Nudgee College His family has called the Deagon Ward community home for five generations and have run businesses and been involved in community and sports groups for decades Before becoming the Councillor he worked in both the public and private sectors Jared previously worked for the Federal Member for Lilley He has also been an academic tutor at Griffith University and Nudgee College and has run his own small business Jared completed a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Politics and Government in 2008 and a Master of International Relations in 2013 Jared spends most of his time with local residents and community groups He is a strong supporter of the many community and sporting organisations in the Deagon Ward and is a member and patron of many local organisations He supports a wide range of community events like the Einbunpin Festival as Chairperson South Pacific Islander Christmas in the Park and established the Sandgate Youth Festival supporting young and emerging artists.  Jared is the patron of the following organisations: Jared is the Leader of the Opposition in Council and Opposition Spokesperson on Council’s City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee and the Finance and City Governance Committee Visit Councillor Jared Cassidy's Facebook page South Pacific Islander Christmas in the Park and established the Sandgate Youth Festival supporting young and emerging artists.  Jared is the Leader of the Opposition in Council and Opposition Spokesperson on Council’s City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee and the Finance and City Governance Committee Visit Councillor Jared Cassidy's Facebook page The Doboy Ward comprises the suburbs of Belmont Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Phone: 07 3407 8800\r\nEmail: Doboy Ward Office Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Lisa believes in bringing the community together by building better infrastructure supporting community groups and improving green spaces Growing up in Stanthorpe as one of eight children Lisa knows the value of hard work and isn’t afraid to roll up her sleeves to get things done Seeing the positive outcomes of strong community ties in her youth Lisa knows that the community is at its best when it works together and has strong leadership After completing her high school education in Stanthorpe Lisa moved to Carina in 2009 to commence study at the University of Queensland where she gained a Bachelor of Communication where she now resides with her husband Todd and their two young daughters Lisa values the beautiful greenspaces within Doboy Ward and understands the importance of improving Lisa and Todd started their own small business The experience of being a business owner has enabled Lisa to understand the importance of listening to as well as ensuring every dollar is invested wisely Lisa has enjoyed working in a number of areas Her background in politics has given her a real hands on sense of what people need and want in their communities When the role of Councillor for Doboy Ward became available Lisa was ready to step in and serve the community Lisa is Deputy Chair of the Community and the Arts Committee and is a member of the City Standards Committee Lisa believes in putting people first and in the inclusion and representation of all getting involved in local community groups preserving green spaces and improving sporting facilities Lisa is Deputy Chair of the Community and the Arts Committee and is a member of the City Standards Committee The Enoggera Ward comprises the suburbs of Enoggera 9 South Pine Road, Alderley Qld 4051 Phone: 07 3407 2510\r\nEmail: Enoggera Ward Office 9 South Pine Road, Alderley Qld 4051 Councillor Andrew Wines has served as the Councillor for Enoggera since 2008 and is the Civic Cabinet Chair for the Infrastructure Committee Councillor Andrew Wines is a long time committed northsider residing in Gaythorne He attended high school at what is today Mt Maria College with Campuses at Enoggera and Mitchelton Councillor Wines holds a Business Degree from QUT with a dual major in Economics and Marketing Councillor Wines worked in project management Councillor Wines believes that Council should be committed to a better Brisbane through improved transport Visit Counillor Andrew Wines' website Councillor Andrew Wines has served as the Councillor for Enoggera since 2008 and is the Civic Cabinet Chair for the Infrastructure Committee Visit Counillor Andrew Wines' website The Forest Lake Ward comprises of the suburbs of Inala Ellen Grove east of Centenary Highway and Durack west of Blunder Road Inala Library, Cnr Wirraway Parade & Corsair Avenue, Inala Qld 4077 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm Phone: 07 3407 1211\r\nEmail: Forest Lake Ward Office Inala Library, Cnr Wirraway Parade & Corsair Avenue, Inala Qld 4077 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm Charles Strunk was elected on 19 March 2016 as Councillor for the new Ward of Forest Lake Charles served as an Electorate Officer for Hon Henry Palaszczuk MP in her role as State Member for Inala and Premier Charles has worked extensively in the private sector for 27 years in sales and management for a number of retail chain stores in Brisbane He is a Community Advocate and Volunteer with many local groups including Forest Lake Lions Club South West Progress Association and Forest Lake Graffiti Busters Charles is currently a member and Shadow Chair of both the Community and the Arts Committee and the Infrastructure Committee Charles is currently a member and Shadow Chair of both the Community and the Arts Committee and the Infrastructure Committee The Hamilton Ward comprises the Brisbane northside suburbs of Albion It also includes the non-residential areas of Brisbane Airport Eagle Farm and the northern shore of the Brisbane Port 42 Racecourse Road, Hamilton Qld 4007 Phone: 07 3403 1095\r\nEmail: Hamilton Ward Office 42 Racecourse Road, Hamilton Qld 4007 Julia is a proud Hamilton Ward resident who is passionate about representing her community As a professional and working mum she understands the challenges facing residents whether they are a small business owner Julia had a diverse career and most recently worked for a peak industry body as a Senior Policy Advisor experience and enthusiasm to be an effective voice at City Hall Julia serves on the Transport Committee and the Finance and City Governance Committee Julia serves on the Transport Committee and the Finance and City Governance Committee The Holland Park Ward comprises the suburbs of Camp Hill Shop 13, 1290 Logan Road, Mt Gravatt Qld 4122 Phone: 07 3403 7791\r\nEmail: Holland Park Ward Office Shop 13, 1290 Logan Road, Mt Gravatt Qld 4122 Krista Adams was elected as Councillor for the ward of Wishart in 2008 Krista has been appointed to a variety of senior management roles Initially taking on the role of Chair of Council she has been a Civic Cabinet Chair for Lifestyle Finance and Economic Development then Public and Active Transport Economic and Tourism Development Electoral boundary changes in 2016 mean Krista now represents the Holland Park Ward and following the 2020 Council election Krista was reappointed as Deputy Mayor and given the Chair of City Planning and Economic Development Committee. In 2021 Krista was appointed the Civic Cabinet Chair of the newly established Economic Development and the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Committee in 2021 Krista decided to step down as Deputy Mayor and now serves the residents of Brisbane as a member of the Environment Visit Councilor Krista Adam's Facebook page Krista was reappointed as Deputy Mayor and given the Chair of City Planning and Economic Development Committee. In 2021 Visit Councilor Krista Adam's Facebook page The Jamboree Ward comprises the suburbs of Jamboree Heights Westlake and parts of Oxley and Ellen Grove Shop 146A, Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre, 171 Dandenong Road, Mt Ommaney Qld 4074 Phone: 07 3407 7000\r\nEmail: Jamboree Ward Office Shop 146A, Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre, 171 Dandenong Road, Mt Ommaney Qld 4074 Sarah Hutton was elected Councillor for Jamboree Ward in March 2020 Sarah is a highly experienced communications and marketing professional who has worked across the corporate and not-for-profit sectors Sarah has led campaigns that have raised millions of dollars for medical research engaged thousands of patients in clinical trials and managed over 2500 volunteers across Queensland She is passionate about making a difference and delivering for our community.  Sarah is a lifelong resident of the Centenary suburbs growing up in Westlake and now raising her own family in Darra She has experienced the two distinct communities of the ward and she understands the diverse needs across these suburbs Sarah is focused on ensuring her community is provided the best facilities parks and infrastructure to ensure young and old alike can live their best lives in the Jamboree Ward Having three boys that play in these parks compete on local sporting fields and ride on the new world-class BMX track she understands the importance of improving preserving and maintaining the greenspace and parklands across the ward.  she is driven to ensure a comprehensive and cohesive plan is in place for the future of Brisbane and the Jamboree Ward.  She is passionate about ensuring Brisbane is a sustainable and visionary city one that residents are proud to call home.  Sarah holds a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from the University of Queensland. Sarah is the Chair of the City Standards Committee She is passionate about making a difference and delivering for our community.  preserving and maintaining the greenspace and parklands across the ward.  she is driven to ensure a comprehensive and cohesive plan is in place for the future of Brisbane and the Jamboree Ward.  one that residents are proud to call home.  Sarah holds a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from the University of Queensland. Sarah is the Chair of the City Standards Committee The MacGregor Ward comprises the suburbs of MacGregor Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm Phone: 07 3407 8500\r\nEmail: MacGregor Ward Office Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm Steven arrived in Brisbane from Taiwan in 1988 as a 12 year old boy who spoke very little English He has lived here for more than 30 years and is a proud local with strong ties to the community His parents decided to move to Brisbane because they believed Brisbane was the best place to raise their family Steven's family never dreamed that he would one day be involved in politics and become a Councillor for Brisbane City Council Steven attended Runcorn Heights State School and Runcorn State High School. He completed a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Queensland with a double major in Government Administration and a Master of Public Administration degree His passion for politics developed during his senior school education when he saw how positive political representation can impact and change society Steven remains fluent in Mandarin and understands Cantonese He hopes these skills will help him engage with and draw together MacGregor Ward's many multicultural communities As the Deputy Chair of the Finance and City Governance Committee and a member of the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee and the Infrastructure Committee Steven will work hard to ensure that everyone in the MacGregor Ward continues to enjoy the quality lifestyle and services they are entitled to.  In recognition of Council’s commitment to representing residents and visitors of culturally diverse backgrounds Councillor Huang is also a Lord Mayor’s representative for multicultural communities Steven believes in the collective wisdom of the community and is working with local residents in shaping our local suburbs to make sure we deliver a more liveable and prosperous future for our future generations Visit Councillor Steven Huang's Facebook page He has lived here for more than 30 years and is a proud local with strong ties to the community His parents decided to move to Brisbane because they believed Brisbane was the best place to raise their family Steven attended Runcorn Heights State School and Runcorn State High School. He completed a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Queensland with a double major in Government Administration and a Master of Public Administration degree As the Deputy Chair of the Finance and City Governance Committee and a member of the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee and the Infrastructure Committee Steven will work hard to ensure that everyone in the MacGregor Ward continues to enjoy the quality lifestyle and services they are entitled to.  Visit Councillor Steven Huang's Facebook page The Marchant Ward comprises the suburbs of parts of Albion North Regional Business Centre, Level 1, 375 Hamilton Road, Chermside Qld 4032 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.45pm Phone: 07 3407 0707\r\nEmail: Marchant Ward Office North Regional Business Centre, Level 1, 375 Hamilton Road, Chermside Qld 4032 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.45pm Danita has been a northsider for the better part of a decade She lives in Stafford Heights with her husband where they are actively involved with local sporting teams and community groups and always strive to support local businesses where she forged a career in media relations and communications Danita is determined to get things done for her community She intends to use her professional skills and local knowledge to: Danita is Deputy Chair of the Transport Committee and a member of the Finance and City Governance Committee Danita is Deputy Chair of the Transport Committee and a member of the Finance and City Governance Committee The McDowall Ward comprises the suburbs of McDowall Shops 5 and 6, Rode Shopping Centre, 271 Appleby Road, Stafford Heights Qld 4053 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm Phone: 07 3403 7690\r\nEmail: McDowall Ward Office Shops 5 and 6, Rode Shopping Centre, 271 Appleby Road, Stafford Heights Qld 4053 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm Councillor Tracy Davis is the Civic Cabinet Chair of the Environment Parks and Sustainability Committee and also previously served on the City Standards Committee Councillor Davis is also a Lord Mayor’s representative for multicultural communities Visit Councillor Tracy Davis's Facebook page and website Councillor Tracy Davis is the Civic Cabinet Chair of the Environment Parks and Sustainability Committee and also previously served on the City Standards Committee Visit Councillor Tracy Davis's Facebook page and website The Moorooka Ward includes the southern suburbs of Acacia Ridge Shop 2, 122 Beaudesert Road, Moorooka Qld 4105 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8.45am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4.30pm Phone: 07 3403 1730\r\nEmail: Moorooka Ward Office Shop 2, 122 Beaudesert Road, Moorooka Qld 4105 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8.45am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4.30pm Steve Griffiths was re-elected Councillor for Moorooka Ward in March 2020 having been a Councillor since 2003. He is presently Shadow Chair of the Environment Steve grew up and was educated in Brisbane attending Griffith University with qualifications in Teaching (Special Education) and then studied at the University of Queensland obtaining a qualification in Social Work His particular interests are in the fields of community development/planning and amenity Steve has also completed a Masters in Social Work (UQ) Steve worked at local schools for the Queensland Department of Education undertook mental health advocacy for the Queensland Department of Health and worked with local peak community organisations such as QCOSS and Project Micah and also with Brisbane City Council undertaking Community Development facilitation Steve has a proven record of working tirelessly for his local community including with residents entrepreneurs and artists to enhance community amenity He has advocated strongly for public and active transport improvements engaged in community consultation on a wide range of issues encouraged community participation and connection and environmental restoration He played an integral role in harnessing resources and addressing the needs of flood-affected residents of Rocklea and Archerfield during and following the devastating 2011 and 2022 Brisbane floods Steve actively promotes local events, news and activities via his regular e-newsletter. To sign up, visit his website having been a Councillor since 2003. He is presently Shadow Chair of the Environment Steve actively promotes local events, news and activities via his regular e-newsletter. To sign up, visit his website The Morningside Ward includes the suburbs of Balmoral Ground Floor, 63 Oxford Street, Bulimba Qld 4171 Phone: 07 3407 8200\r\nEmail: Morningside Ward Office Ground Floor, 63 Oxford Street, Bulimba Qld 4171 Lucy is a 4171 local who grew up in Hawthorne and now lives in Bulimba with her husband Matt and daughter Maisy She is passionate about the local community having been the past President of the Bulimba Community Centre helped run the I Love Bulimba and 4171 community Facebook group Secretary of the Morningside 1 Camp Seven Neighbourhood Watch and been the volunteer co-ordinator for local ANZAC Day services for many years Lucy will always work hard to ensure that the local community gets the possible outcomes She is someone who understands what it means to be local and will fight to protect the beautiful Morningside Ward community Lucy’s top priorities as the Councillor for Morningside Ward include addressing local traffic congestion issues ensuring local voices are heard when it comes to managing traffic and fighting for improved community facilities to cater for increasing demand Lucy will ensure that much-loved local community events like Hocus Pocus and Movies in the Park will continue for all to enjoy Lucy is the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Council and Opposition Spokesperson on the Transport Committee To receive news and events happening in the Morningside Ward email your full name and street address to Morningside Ward Office and request to be included in The Morningside Ward monthly email Lucy is the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Council and Opposition Spokesperson on the Transport Committee email your full name and street address to Morningside Ward Office and request to be included in The Morningside Ward monthly email The Northgate Ward comprises the suburbs of Nudgee Beach and the parts of Kedron and Chermside to the east of Gympie Road Banyo Library, 284 St Vincents Road, Banyo Qld 4014 Phone: 07 3403 2210\r\nEmail: Northgate Ward Office Banyo Library, 284 St Vincents Road, Banyo Qld 4014 Adam Allan has served Northgate Ward residents since the 2016 Brisbane City Council elections He has a strong belief that the Northgate Ward is a great place to live work and relax with its diverse lifestyle and leisure options He is committed to working with residents to deliver constant improvements within the community along with keeping our city clean Adam has a strong interest in local community and sporting groups and bringing communities together He is in regular contact with local community groups community service providers and special interest groups.  Adam holds Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Business degrees He is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a number of other professional qualifications Adam is married with three children and lives in Wavell Heights.  Prior to entering Council he had a successful career in banking and consulting having worked in Australia and a number of overseas locations This has given him the opportunity to work with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds His experience overseas has also given him valuable insights into how other cities have grown and developed.  Adam is a member of Civic Cabinet as the Civic Cabinet Chair of the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee and is the Chair of the Councillor Ethics Committee and was formerly the Chair of the Finance and City Governance Committee and is a trustee on the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust.  he has a very strong focus on the future of the area how to plan for inevitable change and how to ensure that the Brisbane of tomorrow is even better than the Brisbane of today He looks forward to continuing to work with the residents of Northgate Ward to deliver a wide range of projects that will benefit the wider community Visit Councillor Adam Allan's Facebook page or website community service providers and special interest groups.  Adam is married with three children and lives in Wavell Heights.  His experience overseas has also given him valuable insights into how other cities have grown and developed.  Adam is a member of Civic Cabinet as the Civic Cabinet Chair of the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee and is the Chair of the Councillor Ethics Committee and was formerly the Chair of the Finance and City Governance Committee and is a trustee on the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust.  Visit Councillor Adam Allan's Facebook page or website The Paddington Ward comprises the suburbs of Auchenflower 44 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington Qld 4064 Phone: 07 3403 2520\r\nEmail: Paddington Ward Office 44 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington Qld 4064 Seal was elected as the Councillor for the Paddington Ward in March 2024 has lived in the area for decades and loves raising her kids in this diverse community Seal is excited to represent the vibrant mix of suburbs within the Paddington Ward which offers unique historical character a diverse community plus the rich culture of First Nations Peoples The community is fortunate to be on the doorstep of Victoria/Barrambin Park which means ‘windy place’ The park holds significant sacred First Nations history and is the ‘green lungs’ of our city Seal was previously an Executive Committee Member of Kelvin Grove State College’s P&C and the secretary of the P&C at Kelvin Grove State College. She maintains strong ties to various volunteer and advocacy groups driven by her passion for collaborating on initiatives that seek positive outcomes and strengthen community bonds of Chinese and European/Australian heritage who is committed to advocating for ecological sustainability grassroots participatory democracy in decision making and has studied a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts majoring in Illustration at Queensland College of Art She is solution focused and has the desire to create a healthy and happy Paddington Ward community Seal currently serves on both the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee and the Community and the Arts Committee has lived in the area for decades and loves raising her kids in this diverse community Seal was previously an Executive Committee Member of Kelvin Grove State College’s P&C and the secretary of the P&C at Kelvin Grove State College. She maintains strong ties to various volunteer and advocacy groups Seal currently serves on both the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee and the Community and the Arts Committee The Pullenvale Ward comprises the suburbs of Anstead Upper Brookfield and parts of Chuwar and Chapel Hill.     Upper Brookfield and parts of Chuwar and Chapel Hill.     Phone: 07 3407 0220\r\nEmail: Pullenvale Ward Office Greg Adermann was elected Councillor for Pullenvale Ward in March 2020 after working as a corporate communications executive for a number of blue chip companies for the past 28 years Cr Adermann is a long term resident of Chapel Hill and together with his wife Cia Both have been involved in a range of community activities over many years. They owned and operated a small business in Kenmore for five years. Cr Adermann is an active member of Kenmore Rotary and a Life Member of the Kenmore Bears Junior AFL Club Cr Adermann commenced his professional career as a journalist in regional newspapers and television newsrooms before moving to Brisbane to join the Queensland Government Media Relations Unit. He served two State Ministers as Press Secretary/Senior Media Advisor over an eight year period before joining Telstra (then Telecom) as the State Media Manager and later Foxtel as State Marketing Manager to help launch the subscription television company in Queensland His interest in sports and event management led to his appointment as Marketing Manager for IMG Motorsport which oversaw the former Gold Coast Indy and Bathurst 1000 races he was employed by the leading venue management company in the Asian Pacific region ASM Global (formerly AEG Ogden) as both its Group Communications Manager and Director of Communications and Marketing at Suncorp Stadium.  Cr Adermann is Deputy Chair of the City Standards Committee and is a member of the Transport Committee Visit Councillor Greg Adermann's Facebook page or website Both have been involved in a range of community activities over many years. They owned and operated a small business in Kenmore for five years. Cr Adermann is an active member of Kenmore Rotary and a Life Member of the Kenmore Bears Junior AFL Club Cr Adermann commenced his professional career as a journalist in regional newspapers and television newsrooms before moving to Brisbane to join the Queensland Government Media Relations Unit. He served two State Ministers as Press Secretary/Senior Media Advisor over an eight year period before joining Telstra (then Telecom) as the State Media Manager and later Foxtel as State Marketing Manager to help launch the subscription television company in Queensland ASM Global (formerly AEG Ogden) as both its Group Communications Manager and Director of Communications and Marketing at Suncorp Stadium.  Cr Adermann is Deputy Chair of the City Standards Committee and is a member of the Transport Committee Visit Councillor Greg Adermann's Facebook page or website The Runcorn Ward comprises the suburbs of Sunnybank Hills Phone: 07 3407 0566\r\nEmail: Runcorn Ward Office Kim Marx was elected as Councillor for the ward of Karawatha in 2012. At the 2016 election Kim was returned as the Councillor for the new Runcorn Ward. In 2020 (after a second boundary change) Kim was re-elected as part of the Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s team Councillor Marx is also a Lord Mayor’s representative for Multicultural Communities Councillor Marx is actively involved in supporting and assisting a wide variety of local community groups within the Runcorn Ward including: Kim is currently the Deputy Chair of the Environment Parks and Sustainability Committee and is also a member of the Infrastructure Committee Councillor Marx has an active Facebook page to keep residents up-to-date with activities functions and any Council events within the Runcorn Ward Contact the Runcorn Ward Office to arrange a suitable time to discuss any issues you may have Councillor Marx looks forward to an opportunity to meet you and to work together to find the best solution to your issues within the ward Kim Marx was elected as Councillor for the ward of Karawatha in 2012. At the 2016 election Kim was returned as the Councillor for the new Runcorn Ward. In 2020 (after a second boundary change) Kim was re-elected as part of the Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s team Kim is currently the Deputy Chair of the Environment Parks and Sustainability Committee and is also a member of the Infrastructure Committee Councillor Marx has an active Facebook page to keep residents up-to-date with activities Councillor Marx looks forward to an opportunity to meet you and to work together to find the best solution to your issues within the ward The Tennyson Ward comprises the suburbs of Chelmer and Yeerongpilly and parts of Annerley and Oxley Fairfield Gardens, 180 Fairfield Road, Fairfield Qld 4103 Phone: 07 3403 8605\r\nEmail: Tennyson Ward Office Fairfield Gardens, 180 Fairfield Road, Fairfield Qld 4103 Nicole Johnston is the only Independent Councillor to be elected to Brisbane City Council in 70 years first elected as the Councillor for Tennyson in March 2008 and then re-elected in 2012 Nicole grew up and was educated in Brisbane studying Law at QUT and Arts at the University of Queensland and she has also completed a Masters in Public Policy Nicole worked in corporate affairs holding senior management positions for two publicly listed Australian companies Nicole lives in Sherwood and is an active member of and volunteer for a number of local community sporting and environmental groups as well as an advocate for local schools and kindergartens Nicole is currently a patron of Graceville Croquet Club Stephens Croquet Club and Centenary Theatre Group Nicole is currently a member of the City Standards Committee and the Infrastructure Committee. She has previously served as Councillor assisting the Lord Mayor Deputy Chair of City Business and Local Assets Committee and as a member of the Public and Active Transport Committee Parks and Sustainability Committee and the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee Nicole actively promotes local events, news and activities in the ward via her monthly e-newsletter, Facebook page and website Nicole is currently a member of the City Standards Committee and the Infrastructure Committee. She has previously served as Councillor assisting the Lord Mayor Deputy Chair of City Business and Local Assets Committee and as a member of the Public and Active Transport Committee Nicole actively promotes local events, news and activities in the ward via her monthly e-newsletter, Facebook page and website The Gabba Ward comprises the suburbs of Kangaroo Point South Brisbane and the western side of Woolloongabba Phone: 07 3403 2165\r\nEmail: The Gabba Ward Office Trina was appointed to the role of The Gabba Ward Councillor in May 2023 and was elected in 2024 She is a renter who currently lives in Woolloongabba but has previously lived and worked in West End Trina is a proud queer woman and immigrant of Filipino and African American ethnicity with a Bachelor of Arts degree Trina worked in senior management roles in state and national arts organisations and in a regional council in the Economic and Community Development area A passionate supporter of grassroots community engagement Trina spends most of her time with residents local community organisations and the diverse people who call The Gabba their professional or personal home Trina serves on the Finance and City Governance Committee and the Environment Trina serves on the Finance and City Governance Committee and the Environment The Gap Ward comprises the suburbs of Ashgrove 477 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove Qld 4060 Phone: 07 3407 1900\r\nEmail: The Gap Ward Office 477 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove Qld 4060 Steve Toomey was first elected to Council in 2016 He was re-elected in 2020 as Councillor for The Gap Ward Before joining Council he worked for a global electrical company as an estimator in their building technologies team Steve has a trade qualification and also qualifications in project management and business.  he has delivered improvements to local parks footpaths and major infrastructure in the ward He is President of Men of The Trees and a member of the local environmental group SOWN. This has enabled him to engage with these groups on matters affecting our creeks and greenspace that are a prominent feature in The Gap Ward He lives in the ward with his wife and children who have both attended local schools His strong sense of community reflects his commitment to work to improve the facilities in the ward for business and families whilst protecting the local environment Steve is currently Deputy Chair of the Infrastructure Committee and a member of the City Standards Committee Steve has a trade qualification and also qualifications in project management and business.  He is President of Men of The Trees and a member of the local environmental group SOWN. This has enabled him to engage with these groups on matters affecting our creeks and greenspace that are a prominent feature in The Gap Ward Steve is currently Deputy Chair of the Infrastructure Committee and a member of the City Standards Committee The Walter Taylor Ward includes the suburbs of Fig Tree Pocket Phone: 07 3407 0005\r\nEmail: Walter Taylor Ward Office Penny has called Brisbane home for over 35 years Known to many as the “Brisbane Coffee Lady” Penny has crafted a niche in the realm of Specialty Coffee in Brisbane and beyond co-founding a wholesale coffee roasting business and numerous retail cafes with her husband Peter. Alongside her entrepreneurial drive board member and she has enjoyed providing value and energy across multiple sectors including the arts small and family business and hospitality.   one thing that has remained consistently strong is her desire to serve people and her community Cr Penny Wolff pours her heart into everything she touches She gives heavily to others through her engagement fundraising and philanthropic developments As a community focused individual and enabler Penny has a genuine drive for helping others through listening Walter Taylor Ward locals love to share their feedback with Penny over a cup of coffee knowledge and experience in the Walter Taylor Ward to: Penny is also active and supportive of many grassroots charities including Women's Legal Services Queensland Penny is Deputy Chair of the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee and is also a member of the Community and the Arts Committee.  numerous retail cafes with her husband Peter. Alongside her entrepreneurial drive small and family business and hospitality.   Penny is Deputy Chair of the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee and is also a member of the Community and the Arts Committee.  The Wynnum Manly Ward comprises the suburbs of Green Island Phone: 07 3403 2180\r\nEmail: Wynnum Manly Ward Office 3a/212 Bay Terrace (Cnr Pine Street), Wynnum Qld 4178 Alex was elected as the Councillor for the Wynnum Manly Ward in March 2024 as part of Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s team. As a longstanding resident in the Wynnum Manly area Alex strives to ensure she sets an example for her children that hard work and forming genuine relationships are the keys to living a happy and fulfilling life Educated at Moreton Bay College during her senior school years Alex developed a passion for teaching and went on to earn a degree from Queensland University of Technology she remained committed to teaching within the Bayside Alex and her Wynnum-born husband ventured into homeownership at the age of 21 in Manly West while juggling three part-time jobs Over a decade of dedicated service in primary education revealed her innate talent for fostering connections This proficiency led her to transition into a role centred on stakeholder engagement within her school community fostering collaboration with local businesses Alex has taken an active role in managing her son's football team at the Wynnum Vikings and contributed her time to the committee of Wynnum General Gordon Kindergarten Engaged in service organisations such as the Lions Club of Moreton Bay and the Rotary Club of Wynnum Manly, her dedication to community involvement has remained steadfast over the years Deeply passionate about the Bayside lifestyle Alex is committed to working with the community to develop and deliver a comprehensive and balanced plan for its future Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) and a Diploma in Community Services (Children’s Services) she serves on both the Community and the Arts Committee and the Environment Alex was elected as the Councillor for the Wynnum Manly Ward in March 2024 as part of Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s team. As a longstanding resident in the Wynnum Manly area Alex developed a passion for teaching and went on to earn a degree from Queensland University of Technology she remained committed to teaching within the Bayside Over a decade of dedicated service in primary education revealed her innate talent for fostering connections Engaged in service organisations such as the Lions Club of Moreton Bay and the Rotary Club of Wynnum Manly, her dedication to community involvement has remained steadfast over the years she serves on both the Community and the Arts Committee and the Environment The Code of Conduct for Councillors sets out agreed standards of behaviour They determine how a councillor should act when carrying out official duties Anyone can complain that a councillor has breached the Code of Conduct.  Complaints about a 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(the Tribunal) to determine Councillor remuneration in 2013 In accordance with the Tribunal’s Terms of Reference the Tribunal is reappointed every four years unless a special sitting is requested by Council in the interim The Tribunal conducted a review in 2013 and 2017 In 2019 the Tribunal conducted a review of Councillor superannuation benefits The Tribunal met again in 2022 to undertake a review of Councillor remuneration The findings and recommendations were presented to Council’s Chief Executive Officer on 31 March 2022 to take effect from 1 June 2022 The Councillor Remuneration Policy applies to all classes of offices in Council including: The findings and recommendations of the independent Councillor Remuneration Tribunal are available to download PDF  •   733 KB   •   Last modified March 2023 PDF  •   242 KB   •   Last modified 26 November 2019 PDF  •   201 KB   •   Last modified 6 December 2017 PDF  •   511 KB   •   Last modified 8 November 2013 In the ensuing years between review periods, Council adopts annual percentage movements as set out by the State Government’s Queensland Independent Remuneration Tribunal In the ensuing years between review periods, Council adopts annual percentage movements as set out by the State Government’s Queensland Independent Remuneration Tribunal Council makes the travel expense details of Council representatives available for public viewing for the current year and the previous year Visit the Electoral Commission of Queensland website to view Brisbane Local Government Area (LGA) and ward boundary maps Visit the Electoral Commission of Queensland website to view Brisbane Local Government Area (LGA) and ward boundary maps councillors and the Lord Mayor must represent the current and future interests of Brisbane residents The Lord Mayor has extra responsibilities including: Visit the Electoral Commission of Queensland website to find out if you’re enrolled to vote Visit the Electoral Commission of Queensland website to find out if you’re enrolled to vote Affordability is a key challenge for many buyers today due to ongoing price rises in most markets and higher interest rates making home loans difficult to get and more expensive to service We can see from the property data that buyers are gravitating to more affordable homes now with the most price growth occurring in the cheaper price brackets of most markets these days the cities experiencing the most price growth over the past year have been the historically more affordable mid-sized capitals of Brisbane Part of the reason for this is Australians’ increased willingness to move or invest interstate following the pandemic MORE: Huge warning to Aussies over major banks move Hobart still has a range of inner suburbs where prices are under $850,000 MORE: Home trick nets dad extra $426k a year The Covid era prompted many people to reassess their lives Some took the opportunity to work remotely on a permanent basis which opened up the prospect of moving wherever they wanted – typically more affordable lifestyle areas on the coast Strong jobs growth in states like Queensland and Western Australia has also encouraged other workers to relocate interstate and take advantage of more affordable housing Investors are also broadening their search after getting used to video inspections and electronic conveyancing available during the pandemic Investors are more confident to buy sight unseen they are prioritising markets offering affordability better yields and superior capital growth prospects over the previous default choice of buying close to home in an area that they already know MORE: ‘Danger’ suburbs where homeowners are losing money Adelaide prices have surged but there are still pockets of affordability MORE: Surprise reason banks are gifting Aussies $4000 it’s interesting to look at which suburbs across the East Coast are offering the best affordability for buyers today Proptrack has analysed recent sales data to determine the cheapest suburbs for family homes in the inner and middle rings of each East Coast capital city and Adelaide three bedroom houses are cheapest in Braybrook (median price $695,000) Heidelberg West ($760,000) and Maidstone ($833,000) Four bedroom houses are cheapest in Altona North ($1,028,000) Avondale Heights ($1,196,000) and Pascoe Vale ($1,305,000) three bedroom houses are cheapest in Dallas ($528,000) Coolaroo ($540,000) and Deanside ($565,000) Four bedroom houses are cheapest in Truganina ($680,000) Deanside ($690,000) and Hoppers Crossing ($691,000) MORE: VIC landlord exodus hits as property listings skyrocket three bedroom houses are cheapest in Keperra ($885,000) Chermside West ($901,000) and Chermside ($925,000) Buyers looking for four bedroom houses will find the most value in Everton Park ($1,060,000) Chermside West ($1,103,000) and Mitchelton ($1,195,000) Chermside houses are some of the cheapest within inner Brisbane three bedroom houses are most affordable in Goodna ($506,000) Collingwood Park ($581,000) and Woodridge ($588,000) the best-value suburbs are Goodna ($602,000) Boronia Heights ($650,000) and Collingwood Park ($673,000) three bedroom houses are cheapest in Moonah ($610,000) Lindisfarne ($680,000) and Lenah Valley ($705,000) three bedroom houses are most affordable in Rokeby ($530,000) Glenorchy ($555,000) and Berriedale ($558,000) Buyers seeking four bedroom houses will find the most value in Howrah ($849,000) and Kingston ($863,000) three bedroom houses are cheapest in Campsie (median price $1,643,000) Croydon Park ($1,795,000) and Mascot ($1,881,000) the best value is in Earlwood ($2,150,000) Forestville ($2,210,000) and Ryde ($2,280,000) Granville remains one of Sydney’s most affordable areas three bedroom houses are most affordable in Smithfield ($985,000) Fairfield ($1,035,000) and Granville ($1,058,000) Four bedroom houses are cheapest in Smithfield ($1,088,000) Guildford ($1,165,000) and Yagoona ($1,200,000) Some of Adelaide’s cheapest inner ring suburbs included Kilburn (median house price $796,000) Lighsview ($744,500) and Ascot Park ($825,000) The cheapest suburbs to buy a house overall were Gawler West ($469,000) Elizabeth North ($482,000) and Davoren Park $490,000 lifestyle factors should always play a major role in your decision of where to buy your next home or investment Suburbs with great amenities such as cafes parks and easy CBD access will provide a more enjoyable lifestyle for your family and will be more appealing to renters if you’re buying to invest Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend 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By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. recycling and green waste recycling services green waste and recycling items are collected at different times of the week Search for your address to find the bin collection date in your area Council will fix or replace it for free. Learn more about how to request a bin repair or replacement Council will fix or replace it for free. Learn more about how to request a bin repair or replacement Bins can only be placed on the kerb at a reasonable time before collection (no earlier than 24 hours before collection) and need to be removed from the kerb as soon as possible after collection (no longer than 24 hours after collection) Council may investigate bins continually left on the footpath or kerb and issue on-the-spot fines if you do not have a reasonable excuse for not returning your bins to your property Council is currently replacing all dark green and grey general waste bin lids with red lids On your standard general waste collection day Council’s contractor will follow the general waste collection route to identify dark green and grey lids on general waste bins presented for collection the contractor will replace the lid with a red lid This initiative received funding from the Queensland Government's Recycling and Jobs Fund Learn more about the lid changeover Learn more about the lid changeover You can contact Council to arrange an extra waste collection (special waste bin collection) for a fee You can pay online for your special waste (extra) bin collection service You can contact Council to arrange an extra waste collection (special waste bin collection) for a fee You can pay online for your special waste (extra) bin collection service Download the free Brisbane Bin and Recycling app to be notified when bin and kerbside collection is coming up in your area You can report it online or phone Council if your bin was not collected on collection day.  Bins will be collected as soon as possible once a request has been made You can report it online or phone Council if your bin was not collected on collection day.  Council can arrange for bin collection from within your property if: To apply for bin collection assistance, phone Council on 07 3403 8888 To apply for bin collection assistance, phone Council on 07 3403 8888 If Council missed your bin collection, you can report a missed bin after 4.30pm on your day of service You can report a missed recycling or green bin collection within 2 working days of your normal day of service If Council missed your bin collection, you can report a missed bin after 4.30pm on your day of service Before you contact Council about replacing your stolen bin double-check your neighbour has not taken your bin by mistake To report a bin complaint, use our Report a bin problem online form.  You can request a replacement or repair for a damaged or stolen bin or report an abandoned bin. When we investigate your complaint about a bin left out Alternatively, you can phone Council on 07 3403 8888 To report a bin complaint, use our Report a bin problem online form.  or report an abandoned bin. When we investigate your complaint about a bin left out Alternatively, you can phone Council on 07 3403 8888 general waste wheelie bins have either a red Council is now replacing all remaining dark green and grey lids with red lids The project is necessary to ensure household waste and recycling services are standardised for all households and collection drivers This change will make it easier for people to put their waste and recycling in the right bin The red lid general waste bins help waste truck drivers efficiently service the bin being presented for collection Council’s contractor will follow the general waste collection route in a separate vehicle to identify all dark green or grey lids presented for collection the contractor will replace the lid with a red lid and take away the old lid Registration is not required for this process and there is no fee for a lid to be replaced with a new red lid Council will continue to service all dark green grey and red lidded general waste bins presented for collection If your dark green or grey general waste lid has not been changed by 1 July 2025 Dark green and grey lids are taken to Council’s bin manufacturer where the material is melted down and used to produce new bins The bin lid changeover team will not have the correct equipment to do routine bin repairs during bin lid swaps If your bin requires repair, submit an online request for bin repair or phone Council on 07 3403 8888 If your bin requires repair, submit an online request for bin repair or phone Council on 07 3403 8888 The bin lid changeover team will only be equipped to replace dark green or grey lids If your bin lid requires repair, submit an online request for bin repair or phone Council on 07 3403 8888 If your bin lid requires repair, submit an online request for bin repair or phone Council on 07 3403 8888 The QR code directs you to a webpage with details of what can go in the general waste bin If you need this information in another language select ‘Translate’ at the top right of the webpage The QR code directs you to a webpage with details of what can go in the general waste bin Lid changeovers will happen from April 2025 until end June 2025 so don’t be concerned if you notice another bin in your street change lids If you haven’t had your lid changed by 1 July 2025, submit an online request or phone Council on 07 3403 8888 If you haven’t had your lid changed by 1 July 2025, submit an online request or phone Council on 07 3403 8888 The top five suburbs in Brisbane for young families where house prices fall below the city average Latest data highlights these sought-after areas which not only offer affordability but also meet the criteria of parents prioritising living near good schools along with convenient access to the CBD and public transport with a median house price of $872,00 and ratio of families to other homeowners of 27.7 per cent Rounding out the top five list by Place Advisory were: Murarrie (house price $992,000) A typical house in each of the hotspots came in under the Brisbane LGA median of $1.05m while family-friendly picks were also identified in the booming Greater Brisbane regions of Ipswich Place’s survey found the number one factor common to families choosing where to live across Greater Brisbane was proximity to schools whether being located in the catchment zone of well-regarded state schools The top suburbs also represented good value for money in comparison to neighbouring areas closer to the CBD Place New Farm managing director Sarah Hackett said cutting down on commute time to work school and recreational activities was a high priority for busy families Investor snaps up half-built home at hotly contested auction Car dealer’s mansion has UFC ring, 8-car garage First-home buyer fury: ‘Where have all the price guides gone?’ “For many families now you have both mum and dad working and having work and school closer to home has never been more needed,” Ms Hackett said She noted more families were opting for new or fully renovated homes over older houses while a peak buying time was before the start of a new school year “Part of our [marketing] plan when we sell a house is to let parents of the schools in the area know It always happens that there is a big surge at the beginning of the year when people start thinking about commuting 40 minutes to get to school and the anxiety that comes with that.” This Murarrie townhouse was marketed at offers above $899,000 and recently went under offer PropTrack data shows houses in top-ranked Banyo were in hot demand with 1539 buyers interested in every property listed but just 77 houses sold in the past 12 months House prices climbed 7.8 per cent in the suburb over the past year Recent sales in Banyo include a renovated low-set three-bedroom home on a 430 sqm lot marketed as a “family starter” and snapped up for $885,000 A 2020-built four-bedroom house on a 511 sqm block described as a “luxury barn-inspired home” Brisbane’s affordability trend for young families was reversed in the city’s outlying regions where most of the sought-after suburbs were priced above the LGA median PropTrack’s latest Market Insight report shows surging demand in these areas as househunters have widened their search on the back of huge growth in Brisbane where prices have soared 63.1 per cent since the start of the pandemic in March 2020 Ipswich was the second top-performing SA4 region in Australia with home prices up 79.7 per cent over the same period while Logan-Beaudesert (up 74 per cent) and Moreton Bay — North (up 69.6 per cent) were also among the strongest regional markets benefitted most from affordability advantages and pandemic-induced preference shifts resulting in surging property prices,” PropTrack senior economist Eleanor Creagh said Ms Creagh said the market had cycled through different phases since but remained on an upward trajectory since January 2023 “Home prices fell as interest rates quickly climbed insufficient housing supply coupled with strong demand offset the higher interest rate environment and deterioration in affordability.” Place Advisory named Augustine Heights as Ipswich’s top pick for young families The median house price in Augustine Heights is $770,000 Springfield Lakes and Ripley were also popular Herron Todd White director David Notley said Ipswich’s appeal for “aspirational buyers” Mr Notley put this down to affordable housing and larger lots on offer a program of upgrades in facilities and infrastructure as well as general gentrification throughout the local authority area “Steady capital growth” over the next 12 months was predicted for detached housing in the city Logan’s top pick for young families was Woodhill (median house price $815,000) It's bright, lively, neon-lit, and wholly unapologetic about blending colour, cocktails and Tex-Mex cuisine — and now, the fast-growing El Camino Cantina has doubled its Brisbane footprint. After setting up shop in Bowen Hills last year the chain has launched a second joint in Westfield Chermside taking over the space formerly inhabited by Hermosa If you've already been to the existing local eatery then you'll know this casual dining venue takes its vibe seriously fluorescent signage and a heap of Tex-Mex staples all of the chain's favourites make the jump to the new spot Slushie machines serve up brain freezes in margarita form with El Camino's coming in multiple sizes and many renditions Other options span a host of beers from near and far and a sizeable collection of mezcals and tequilas soft shell tacos loaded with punchy flavour combinations and unlimited complimentary corn chips and salsas The brand's Bowen Hills specials are available at Chermside ten-cent wings on Wednesdays and half-price fajitas on Thursdays CHERMSIDE West’s next parish priest will inherit thousands of Christmas lights as outgoing pastor Fr Gerard McMorrow moves to a church in Southport who has been at Chermside since 2002 and Wavell Heights since 2011 is the new pastor of the Southport parish on the Gold Coast When he moves to the new coastal community in February he will leave behind a copious collection of Christmas lights 17 years in the making “A local Baptist church down the street was doing (a Christmas lights display) so we thought we’ll start one ourselves,” Fr McMorrow said Fr McMorrow grew a dainty pageantry of lights into one of Brisbane’s biggest and most popular festive destinations Fr McMorrow even sought a licence to use a cherry picker to reach the pinnacle of St Gerard Majella Church and to craft the enormous angel that greets visitors on the rolling front lawn The parish has been named a winner in 4KQ’s Christmas Lights competition numerous times including the coveted title of Brisbane’s Best Display in 2017 But when Fr McMorrow retires from his post at Chermside West to grace the beaches of the south he intends to leave his luminous legacy for the next priest “It’s a big ask for the next person as well,” he said “They’re coming into something that’s been going for a long time.” Fr McMorrow said he was looking forward to the challenge of a bigger parish which includes the pastoral care of a parish “I feel good about it but it’s one big change,” he said.  “Sometimes change is important and you grow Fr McMorrow’s installation date at Southport parish has not been confirmed Other movements within Brisbane archdiocese include the appointment of Carmelites of Mary Immaculate Father Joseph Vattaparambil as parish priest of Daisy Hill and Fr Ladu Yanga as parish priest of Victoria Point Missionary Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament Father Dantus Thottathil has been appointed administrator of Manly and Birkdale and Carmelites of Mary Immaculate Father Biju Thomas will head the parish of Clayfield Fr Brendan Gormley will support the parish of Maroochydore while Fr Lam Vu has been appointed associate pastor of Caloundra The Catholic Leader is an Australian award-winning Catholic newspaper that has been published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane since 1929 accurate and balanced Catholic perspective of local national and international news while upholding the dignity of the human person We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians who have walked upon and cared for this land for thousands of years We acknowledge the continued deep spiritual attachment and relationship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to this country and commit ourselves to the ongoing journey of Reconciliation Copyright © All Rights Reserved The Catholic Leader The proprietors of the newest Northside cafe to brighten the early hours of Brisbanite's days are obviously morning people Silky Oak Espresso only operates from 6am until noon but it is as smooth by name as it is by nature — and so are its caffeinated brews Those piping hot cuppas come courtesy of Toby's Estate coffee then perhaps the house twist on the affogato — complete with rich vanilla bean gelato — is particularly when the weather's warm (aka most of the year — this is Queensland after all) Whether you're greeting the morning with a takeaway dose of perkiness on the way to work or stopping and savouring your daily boost in the cafe's small outdoor area you'll need a bite to eat as well — and of course Silky Oak Espresso delivers in that domain too ranging from biscuits to cakes to pastries See where green shoots in the property market are breaking the listings drought since last year Brisbane’s prime property hot spots where the scales are tipped in favour of buyers this spring have been revealed Latest PropTrack data has uncovered suburbs where listings are on the rise giving savvy househunters a strategic advantage as competition heats up among sellers But despite renewed activity in some areas it remains slim pickings for River City buyers more broadly with the number of properties listed for sale on realestate.com.au across Brisbane down 23 per cent in June Spring Mountain is for sale via an expressions of interest campaign PropTrack highlighted the top 20 suburbs where residential listings were up most over the last 3 months with results spread across Greater Brisbane The emerging communities of Spring Mountain and Ripley in Ipswich ranked highly recording 67 and 42 per cent more properties for sale Metro Brisbane suburbs ripe for buyers included Milton (up 48pc) PropTrack economist Angus Moore said stock had remained low since last year as homeowners held off selling while prices dipped on the back of 12 interest rate rises since May 2022 “We’d normally expect activity to ramp up into spring but we didn’t see that last year,” Mr Moore said “Across Brisbane and Queensland more broadly we are seeing fewer new properties coming to market plus fewer total properties listed on realestate.com.au and that means choice is fairly limited for buyers.” two-bathroom apartment in the Park at Waterfront building has hit the market at Newstead But he noted “encouraging signs” of an uptick in activity with the data uncovering plenty of places were buyers were comparatively spoiled for choice the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) was raising interest rates very quickly while today it looks like we might be at the peak or if not maybe one or two more rate rises to go so it is a very different environment and one in which buyers may have a bit more confidence about how much their mortgage repayments will be,” Mr Moore said “It is an environment that is probably supporting seller confidence particularly in Brisbane where prices now have fully recovered from the declines of last year.” This 1.23ha acreage property at 41-43 Inspiration Dr The Block: Battle lines drawn Revealed: Where to find Queensland’s oldest homes What happened to Sam Kerr’s childhood family home PropTrack’s Property Market Outlook Report tipped Brisbane home prices to climb by up to 4 per cent by the end of 2023 noting the ongoing low supply of properties for sale had contributed to this year’s swift rebound “The rebound in property prices has occurred despite interest rates continuing to rise reducing borrowing capacity,” report author Cameron Kusher said the direction of the housing market is likely to be influenced by the volume of stock available for sale.” SQM Research managing director Louis Christopher Latest monthly figures from SQM Research showed residential listings were down 4.4 per cent nationally SQM’s data also recorded a 22.4 per cent fall in the number of distressed listings in Queensland in July “Our overall indicators do suggest a market that is finely balanced right now,” SQM Research managing director Louis Christopher said said the city’s current most sought-after areas included Clayfield “We’re seeing more volume in the market now than we were earlier this year across the board though not enough to fill demand and there are still frustrated buyers who can’t find what they want.” Cohen Handler Queensland managing director Jordan Navybox Mr Navybox said owner-occupiers were most active in the prestige market while investors were seeking properties priced below $1m to capitalise on rising rents STRUD Property principal Jordan Strudwick tipped a “massive influx” of new properties hitting the market in the Ipswich region providing greater choice for entry-level buyers in particular “While spring is always that time where a lot more listings come up interest rates have held twice now and that has brought more confidence in the market,” Mr Strudwick said “Listings in this area have been at an all-time low over the last 2-3 months but we have done so many appraisals “We talk to our sellers about selling in isolation not competition but come September/October there is going to be a massive influx of listings.” Mr Strudwick said buyer demand remained strong with young families and investors finding exceptional value in areas such as Ripley where the median house price of $651,000 was up 12 per cent over the last 12 months This four-bedroom home at 9 Pleystowe Cres Hendra was just listed with a price tag of $1.299m as five young families placed more than 20 bids in 15 minutes Bidding kicked off at $800,000 and quickly jumped to the low $900,000s before slowing down considerably with small The property was declared on the market at $980,000 with 12 registered bidders and more than 60 groups touring it before it went under the hammer Agent Chrese Morley said interest was strong and consistent right until the hammer went down “I knew that we were going to have some significant numbers register because we had multiple pre-registered bidders we had multiple building and pest inspections and valuations,” she said “People were really putting themselves in a position to purchase that home.” with parties bidding rapidly in front of 75 onlookers and supporters Record for Kedron after property sells for $1.7 million Buyers driven by Christmas deadline out in force Brisbane’s most interesting architectural homes for sale “A number of bidders probably lost the opportunity fairly quickly to have a bid as things started progressing past their budget “Nobody was leaving the auction because it was dragging on too long who had built the home only five years ago “They couldn’t find a glass of wine quick enough,” Morley said She said the home’s family friendly floor plan was its key selling point there were spaces for every single member of the family there was a media room for the kids as well,” she said There was somewhere for every family member to go and have their own space.” Nearby in Bardon, a pre-war Queenslander with development potential was the subject of an unusual auction The property was bought in 1990 by the Department of Transport for reasons undisclosed to the selling team The auction was also unusual in that it took place at the SPACE Property offices in Paddington where a representative from the department attended Agent Michael Kleimeyer said the auction was interesting because several protocols dictated the valuation “They legally have to follow certain requirements: they can’t sell prior to an auction they have the property valued and they listen to our feedback,” he said “There’s a process you have to go through to qualify in order to sell for them and so we had to supply all of this information and we were selected.” Set on 782 square metres in a blue-chip suburb but Kleimeyer said interest was stymied by the finance squeeze “It was interesting because this property really does have a development potential because of its LMR zoning none of registered parties were developers,” he said we’d told them about it at the start and it was of interest to lots of them but when we did the follow-up in the last week prior to the auction The auction instead attracted five owner-occupiers looking to enjoy the home’s historic features so it’s got a nice character feel to it and it is elevated so if you cleared a bit of the foliage you’d have really nice mountain views,”  Kleimeyer said Meanwhile, a tense auction for a spacious family Queenslander in Ashgrove had two friends bidding against one another The two registered bidders were both large families from the Brisbane region attracted to the home for its versatile design Agent Brigette Righton, of Ray White Ashgrove, said the home was a rarity in the tightly held suburb. “I often have five-bedroom houses with two living areas, but not six bedrooms with a study, plus a music room and three living areas internally,” she said. “For a teenage family, it was perfect, and you’ve still got a guest room upstairs where the master suite [is].” The auction was drawn out over 40 minutes, with detailed negotiations taking more than half an hour. “We had about 50 people there, most people waiting around to see the outcome,” she said. “It was strange because both of them were friends, they were standing next to each other doing the bidding, so it was probably a bit awkward for them.” Despite the lengthy negotiation, Righton said the successful bidder was thrilled with their purchase. “The buyer was teary eyed and just wanted to say thank you to the vendors, and that they would look after the house and enjoy living there,” she said. The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate and Melbourne suburbs are also on the list according to the latest Domain House Price Report Magill was the only South Australian suburb to join the list this quarter now expanding the Adelaide million-dollar club to 27 suburbs In recent years, the popularity of the schools in and around Magill has pushed up demand to live in the suburb, says local agent Toby Shipway of Ray White Adelaide City. Passing the $1 million median was only a matter of time, he says.  “[Property prices are going up] due to a lack of supply. But it’s also 10 to 15 minutes from the city, which is probably unheard of in Sydney for this sort of money.  “There are a lot of old ’50s homes … on really big blocks [of land]. Basically, a lot of people – if you can subdivide – are chopping them up and putting community titles or townhouses.” At inspections, around 10 to 20 groups of people come through to view the property because everyone wants to register their kids in the nearby schools, says Shipway. Only 671 capital city suburbs with a median house price of less than $1 million remain Sydney house prices drop for first time in almost two years This Sydney suburb is just 3.2 per cent shy of a $10 million median house price prices for Maribyrnong houses and Ivanhoe East units grew by 7.2 per cent and 7.5 per cent pushing their median prices to just over $1 million “[Maribyrnong] has finally been acknowledged and recognised as an inner-city suburb,” says real estate agent Milo Rasinac of McDonald Upton.  Rasinac believes the suburb should have hit $1 million a few years ago because of its prime location and high demand. “[Maribyrnong] borders Ascot Vale, Kensington, Flemington. It is only a few kilometres away from Melbourne and the CBD, and buyers who can’t afford those more prestigious suburbs are just crossing the river. It has parklands and the river. It has Highpoint shopping centre and lots of recreational facilities, and it’s still very, very close to Melbourne airport, and there’s a tram that takes you straight into the city.” The majority of the properties in Maribyrnong are residential, with several houses, townhouses and units available.  1 Bath2 ParkingView listing “[With a $1 million budget] you’ll find a modest unrenovated property with loads of potential that’s on 600 to 620 square metres,” says Rasinac and investors are keen on the region too.” 14 new suburbs joined the million-dollar club across houses and units house prices in South Wentworthville jumped by 14.4 per cent in the past quarter alone “With the amount of infrastructure and development that’s been occurring in Parramatta, a lot of the surrounding suburbs have grown exponentially when it comes to value, and obviously, that’s played a vital role in the growth of South Wentworthville,” says local agent Stephen Mina of McGrath Parramatta. “It’s just a nice sort of family-orientated suburb that is still surprisingly quite affordable when you’re comparing the rest of Sydney and being so close to a CBD.” It seems like most houses sold are around the $1.2 million mark, so it’s a bit surprising that the median just hit the $1 million milestone, says Mina.  2 Baths2 ParkingView listing A typical house in South Wentworthville sits on about 550 square metres of land and is usually a three-bedroom, one-bathroom home initially built in the 50s and 60s, says Mina.  “You’re now getting a lot of people that are buying into the area and starting to renovate more. So this is where you’re starting to see that [price] growth coming through. Because a lot more homes are now being better presented and better looked after.” In Queensland, nine new suburbs passed the $1 million median, including Aspley, Bellbowrie, Carina, and Chermside West. 2 Baths2 ParkingView listing Greater Brisbane is just $5000 short of a $1 million median house price. 1 Bath8 ParkingView listing In the tightly held suburb of Chermside West, houses are finally entering the market, and young families are jumping at the opportunity to purchase, says local agent Nick Thornton of Ray White Wilston “My last few sales in the area where people have been in the house since 1968 or ’74 or ’88 and now moving to nursing homes or passed away,” he says “Younger families are coming back into the area and rejuvenating the family lifestyle.” As the age demographic of the suburb dramatically changes from Boomers to Gen X and Millennials Chermside West property prices have boomed catching up to other $1 million suburbs in its vicinity Only four suburbs nationwide joined the $2 million club this quarter St Lucia in Brisbane is now one of nine suburbs in Queensland with a median house price of $2 million “It was bound to [hit the $2 million median],” says real estate agent Ann-Karyn Fraser of Place Estate Agents New Farm.  “[St Lucia] has been such a highly sought after suburb. $2 million is a great price range given everything it offers, but you now need $2 million plus to get into the market there,” she says.  “It’s circled by the river, so you’ve got beautiful riverfront properties. It also has a lovely community and a really broad range of homes in the area. A good primary school and the proximity to the CBD, which is within five or six kilometres of Brisbane city. “It’s a really pretty, very leafy suburb. It’s a very blue chip suburb, so there are very big stately homes, but there’s also family homes,” 2 Baths2 ParkingView listing With a $2 million budget, a buyer can find a 400 to 450-square-metre block of land with an unrenovated home without a pool, says Fraser.  She suggests a $2.5 million to a $3.5 million budget for a lovely family home that needs very little to no renovations.  St Lucia house prices might be high now, but the bulk of its price growth happened during COVID-19 when more people began working from home and decided they wanted more space, says Fraser.  “We also had a lot of shifting within the suburbs,” she says. “It was like a bit of a tree change within the suburbs.” Brisbane weatherman Tony Auden has sold his home at Chermside West Brisbane weatherman Tony Auden has sold his Chermside West home for $565,000 was sold on June 19 by Place – Aspley selling agents Chris Winkler and Tristan Rowland The lounge room at the Chermside West property Mr Auden and his wife Alicia are making the move to Alderley Mr Auden said they had been building their “realistic dream home” with a swimming pool one-bathroom home was sold to a local family with two children With affordability and infrastructure as two imperative criteria, Domain has identified which Brisbane middle-ring suburbs should be on the radar of all buyers. According to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ), renters are flocking to Brisbane’s middle with the vacancy falling from 3.4 per cent to 2.1 per cent, which is good news for investors in particular. REIQ northern suburbs zone chair Martin Millard said middle-ring suburbs had already experienced solid price growth. “When you look at suburbs such as Kedron, in Brisbane’s northern suburbs, which demonstrated extraordinary growth over the past quarter and the past year, you can see the popularity of the middle-ring in action,” he said. “This suburb offers access to high quality high schools and primary schools, is a stone’s throw from shopping centres at Lutwyche and Chermside, the night-time economy of Nundah’s funky bars and pubs, and is on the doorstep of the Airport Link tunnel, which gets commuters to the airport or the CBD quickly.” He said Boondall and Bracken Ridge were also proving solid performers with property prices rising due to their affordability as well as popularity with families. On Brisbane’s southside, Carindale and Mount Gravatt were firmly in the sights of investors and homebuyers, REIQ southern suburbs zone chair Nick Brown said. He said Carindale was not only home to one of the city’s largest shopping centres, it also had a strong public transport network and its own employment hub. “Both Carindale and Mount Gravatt are anchored by multi million-dollar Westfield centres that have recently been expanded to offer spectacular dining and entertainment precincts — and these add liveability factors to the surrounding suburbs,” Mr Brown said. Metropole Brisbane property strategist Brett Warren identified Chermside West, Keperra and Wynnum as middle-ring suburbs worthy of further investment investigation. He said Chermside West’s popularity with owner-occupiers augured well for investors, too. “The AirportLink tunnel has been a significant boost for access to major employment hubs like the CBD and closer to home there is the establishment of Chermside as a bit of a mini CBD and two hospitals that separate the suburbs,” he said. “Unlike Chermside, Chermside West is close enough to benefit from these developments but not too close that it detracts from liveability for young families.” With Brisbane’s population set to increase by one million in the next decade or so, he said public transport options would be worth their weight in transport infrastructure gold. And that meant that Keperra’s location near a train line would be one of the boutique suburb’s calling cards, he said. “We have seen the neighbouring suburb of Mitchelton really move over the past few years and we are starting to see the ripple effect starting to become evident with a median house price still around $100,000 less, but closing,” he said. “It still has the same benefits of its neighbouring suburb. The suburb is also seeing early signs of gentrification with the old quarry making way for a $313 million residential master plan.” Continued strong demand to live close to the water is likely to underpin Wynnum’s future market performance, Mr Warren said. The bayside suburb offered entry-level opportunities on decent sized parcels of land, too.   “The suburb has seen some big auction results of late and this is another suburb close to a train-line that is gentrifying,” he said. “The addition of a new cinema should also be a shot in the arm for local business and the community in general.” 1. Boondall 2. Bracken Ridge 3. Carindale 4. Chermside West 5. Kedron 6. Keperra 7. Mount Gravatt 8. Wynnum Sources: REIQ and Brett Warren, Metropole Brisbane   you might find that many of the houses that sell under the hammer for about $700,000 sell to young couples They’re often challenged by investors with small property portfolios showing there’s interest in mid-range homes from both sides of the market If you’re buying something that’s a little more affordable you might have to make sacrifices on postcodes Agent: Narelle Lorensen and Liam Roach  It was last renovated by the vendor about eight years ago but a lot of the added features are now on trend The two bathrooms feature mostly modern fittings and the back deck (pictured) resembles many newly renovated premium or prestige homes Former real estate agents 'helped themselves to $4m' The six things aussie blame high property prices on Homes given away for free in Italy - with one catch also gave the property a fresh coat to prepare it for sale Place Nundah agent Liam Roach said the house had generated a lot of interest during its campaign with several offers being made after the first open home and said interest had persisted despite several contacts falling over Agent: Solomon Michael  Carina and Carina Heights are two up-and-coming suburbs in Brisbane’s east that are growing in popularity with first home buyers and families it would make the buy at 56 Chataway a solid investment The three bedroom cottage has a traditional exterior painted in modern colours and has an updated and very tidy interior Agent: Max Hadgelias Unit 6 in 72 Sandford Street is one of two units on this list and it’s featured for two reasons: it has waterfront views and it’s close to the popular suburb of St Lucia The two bedroom apartment has been recently refurbished Max Hadgelias from Ray White Paddington said the unit’s previous owner was an owner-occupier but it could also be used as an investment property “It’s a 50/50 split in the building between owner occupiers and investors,” he said “The rental appraisal I got for it was 500 dollars a week.” Agent: Jim Fraser Unit 29 in 1 Goodwin Street is listed for sale at $695,000 and for inner-city Kangaroo Point Kangaroo Point Real Estate agent Jim Fraser suggested it would suit an owner occupier particularly buyers looking for proximity to the city The apartment offers a view of the river and the New Farm skyline Agent: Kelly Hardie and Justin Hagen Last but not least, is 24 Peter Street, a striking three bedroom home in Brisbane’s north west. The 70s-chic home sits on a particularly large block of land, 1619 square metres. The bare-wood late 70s look was all the rage with buyers at the moment, Calibre Real Estate agent Kelly Hardie said. “We’ve been inundated,” she said. “There’s a couple of aspects, it’s got a bit of land and it’s also not your typical Queenslander or brick and tile.” The big block of land and greenery gives the home extra privacy and breathing room from the neighbours, which isn’t usually seen so close to the city, Ms Hardie said. “It’s got some privacy, it’s quite private,” she said. “It’s unique without sacrificing space.” Myles Conquest who is fixing up the former family home at Keperra to list for sale HOUSES are hitting the market in larger numbers again and buyers are out hitting the opens trying to snare their home of their dreams But if you want to buy in one of these suburbs you might want to be ready to move quickly According to CoreLogic figures in some suburbs homes change hands so fast Keperra has the shortest average time on market for houses than any other suburb in greater Brisbane On average houses are only listed for ten days before they find a new owner Christine McKay of Harcourts Solutions said that had been the case in Keperra for about two years now there is very good infrastructure in the area there is what they call the older side which is down near the railway line and surprisingly enough the young ones are absolutely loving the post war homes “When I started in the industry 15 years ago these houses were selling for around $80,000 to $90,000 That same house today in exactly the same condition is selling for around $450,000 plus If it is has been renovated for the same house they are paying the mid $500,000s to the $600,000s And on the other side you have got your brick homes a lot of the houses in there are 25 to 30 years old.’’ Also selling quickly are units in Mansfield with an average time of market of just 12 days Houses at Middle Park in the western suburbs sell within an average of 13 days and houses in Algester Ferny Hills and Chermside West have an average of 14 days The CoreLogic figures reveal there are 20 suburbs within the greater Brisbane area which have an average of less the 20 days on market bought their Keperra home in 2007 and the plan was it would be their “forever home’’ But job circumstances put paid to that and with the couple now living interstate with their three daughters they have made the decision to sell shopping centres that were being opened and it’s a young and vibrant little community down there,’’ he said “It’s just a good spot to bring up kids and that’s what we really wanted that family home that we would expand on and build under and keep going up and up and up.’’ Mr Conquest said they spent a lot of time on the gardens and maintenance and he was giving it a fresh coat of paint now in preparation for sale Harmonie Larsen literally jumped for joy when her dad Tim bought a house at auction this morning And the reason for her excitement will make you smile The 11-year-old said she was so happy her father bought the property at 24 Waite St, Norman Park so she no longer had to share a bedroom with her nine-year-old brother “We have a two-bedroom apartment at South Brisbane and now I won’t have to share a bedroom with him anymore,” she smiled FREE: Get the latest real estate news direct to your inbox here. Harmonie Larsen with her dad showing her pure joy when the final call is made Mr Larsen bought the home for $788,500 and said he had been looking for a little while The double gabled circa 1930s Queenslander has three bedrooms plus a sunroom and two bathrooms REMAX First Residential — Coorparoo selling agent Glen Russell said the sellers had bought a yacht and were keen to move on Auctioneer Patrick Ivey and some of the bidders at 24 Waite St The opening bid started at $700,000 and the auction was paused for a period of time at $775,000 The property was called on the market at $787,000 with four registered bidders on site Situated at the end of a cul-de-sac and adjacent to parklands Mr Russell said there was an opportunity to further build in underneath the home At 45 Carville St, Annerley a neighbour was keen to purchase this home under the hammer for $700,750 Ray White — Stones Corner auctioneer and selling agent Ben Cannon said 13 registered bidders were keen to secure the property which was marketed as a “blank canvas” ready for a new creation Mr Cannon said there was a crowd of about 50-60 people with the starting bid kicking off at $400,000 “The bidding went up quickly to $500,000 in one bid,” he said bidding went up in increments of $500 and $200 At 9am, 24 Highcrest Ave, Wavell Heights was sold under the hammer for $855,000 Ray White — Albion selling agent Kylee Dallimore said 10 registered bidders had their eye on the three-bedroom The 627sq m property was on an elevated block with city views Ms Dallimore described the crowd of about 50 people who attended the auction as having “good energy” She said a young family bought the home and they loved the position of the property “They plan to keep the integrity of the property,” she said A young couple with three kids bought a five-bedroom four-bathroom property at Hendra for $1.710 million The auction at 94 Pring St attracted five registered bidders Ray White — Ascot selling agent Leigh Kortland said the property would be the owners “forever home” “They have young kids and want to stay there long term,” Ms Kortland said “They have family friends in the street and his best mate of 40 years lives down the road.” Offered for sale for the first time and built by the current owners in the late 1960s this home at Chermside West sold for $621,000 Havig & Jackson – Clayfield selling agent Adrian O’Callaghan said a family from the area bought the home “We had a really great crowd at the auction about 50 people and 12 registered bidders,” he said “The property looked really good and was well presented which has revealed the cheapest suburbs closest to the CBD Those willing to go more than 10 kilometres out have plenty of choices when it comes to affordable suburbs and still have to access the city and highways to the Sunshine and Gold Coasts – if you know where to look buyers can get their hands on the keys for a house below the city median of $566,058 in Keperra The suburb is out to the west towards Ferny Grove and Mitchelton and shares their access to the city via the train line “There’s an express line, which means you skip about five stations and you always get a seat,” Harcourts Solutions’ Christine McKay said Growth in the area was driven by first-time buyers “We’ve got a mixture of homes where the lowest-priced is about $450,000 to $480,000 and then we’re selling higher-end homes that are about $700,000.” Milton and Moorooka were cheapest with medians of $363,750 and $367,500 respectively Milton is just two kilometres from the city centre and below the city-wide median of $369,882 buyers can continue to stay close to the city and pick up a bargain in suburbs like Zillmere The suburb is just a few kilometres from Chermside home to one of Brisbane’s largest shopping centres Remax U agent Bruce Petterson said the affordable suburb was attracting value buyers sick of sitting in traffic on their commute to work “You’ve got the Zillmere train station and buses that go up and down Zillmere Road,” he said “As time goes on people are waking up to the idea that the Gympie Road commute is a bit of a nightmare Those looking for houses will have to go to fringe suburbs like Inala and Durack all of which have medians well below that of the city Logan and Ipswich council areas hold most of the suburbs with the lowest medians for houses in Brisbane and take up most of this 10-kilometre-ring as well Kingston was the most affordable at $325,000 which is a lower price than most inner-Brisbane units fetch Ray White Logan‘s Chris Liu said the area was much cheaper than some neighbouring suburbs. “The location is pretty good, and you can go to the other side of the highway and prices double, so it’s a very good deal,” he said. “It’s 25 minutes to the CBD and 35 minutes to the Gold Coast.” Buyers looking for affordable units should head up the Bruce Highway towards Mango Hill and Kallangur, or even Redcliffe if a sea-change is more your thing. Eagleby, on the far side of Logan, is home to extremely affordable units. The median price there is $252,000. Deception Bay, on the way out to Caboolture, was close behind with a median of $260,000. Morayfield proved to be a great suburb for bargain buyers, showing up in the list for both units and houses, with medians of $325,000 and $359,000 respectively. The cheapest median for houses 30 to 40 kilometres from Brisbane was Raceview near Ipswich at $338,000. Are you looking for things to do in Chermside with kids and want to make sure that EVERYONE has fun on a day out Chermside is located 10km north of the Brisbane CBD.  Besides having one of the largest shopping centres in Australia there are so many things to do with kids in Chermside that families can easily entertain themselves for a full day with all of the activities below located within walking distance of each other Westfield Chermside was recently upgraded and is now full of fun things to do with kids KingPin Chermside has heaps of things to do with children enough to keep them entertained for hours.  On the lower floor you’ll find a massive playtime arcade where you can pre-load money onto a playtime card this is a great way to give the kids a spending limit.  As they play the card clocks up their points and they can cash the points in for prizes at the end of the session.  This area also has free ping pong tables and several other free activities along with a few tables and chairs and a limited dining menu Head upstairs and you’ll find the bowling alleys they even have a private room that is reasonably priced for parties and functions Event Cinemas are located on the top floor if you’re planning on going along regularly make sure you sign up to Cinebuzz to receive special offers iFly opened in May 2019 to provide thrill seekers of all ages and abilities the opportunity to experience the sensation of skydiving in a safe and controlled environment The entrance is outside (near the main food court).  We wrote a detailed review about iFly here If formal dining with children isn’t your thing the shopping centre has two informal food courts both with mini play areas for younger children and all the family friendly facilities you’d expect such as high chairs and the regular food chain options The centre has parent rooms throughout so you’re never left having to run too far for little emergencies you can hire one of the kids push wagons that have built in devices suitable for kids up to around 5 years of age Throughout the year the shopping centre is home to various fun events, over the years they have had a lot of different school holiday activities, a great Christmas display, Octoberfest festivals and even a Christmas Colour Concert Chermside Library has been recently renovated and now has its own child friendly area There is plenty of parking underneath the library too Chermside Aquatic Centre is a great place to visit for a day they offer season passes (that are cheaper if you purchase prior to summer and cheaper again if you’re renewing an old membership) The centre contains both an indoor heated pool and a larger outdoor pool.  Note that the indoor pool is not always available for public use as it’s often occupied with various classes the aquatic centre contains heaps of different options a separate pool that has leap frog type challenges and another play pool that is quite deep for the kids to splash around and cool down Please make a mental note that these facilities are only open on school holidays and weekends Children under 8 will enjoy the shaded wading pool with the mini slides and splashing equipment Kedron Wavell Services Club is situated directly next to the swimming pool and library.  It has a casual bistro and a more formal restaurant but the most child friendly component is the kids club on from 4pm to 6pm on the first Sunday of every month.  The cost of kids club is a gold coin donation but inside you’ll always find heaps of entertainment including jumping castles child friendly food and snacks (and a bar for you) plus regular entertainment At special times throughout the year they have face painting and special themed nights / guests The Kidspace playground is located within 7th Brigade Park it contains an absolutely massive wooden fort (which will leaving you chasing the children around if you want to keep your eyes on them) and various other play equipment close by Around 50 metres from the fort the park has a fantastic mini road system that is perfect for both bikes and scooters has a second (decent sized) playground located on the Newman Road side Other facilities include a fenced dog off leash area, with separate areas for large and small dogs.  A 3rd mini playground is situated right near the dog park The Green Heart Fair is Brisbane’s biggest free sustainability event and is on each year in June The Combat Brigade Open Day is during April of each year the kids will enjoy seeing military vehicles and watching the helicopters leave the grounds The Chermside Hills Reserve are actually made up of a network of three natural areas in Chermside West and McDowall there are heaps of things to do in Chermside with kids.  the Westfield Chermside has a public car park where it usually isn’t too hard to find a spot (except at peak times such as Christmas).  Parking is free for the first 3 hours if you’re a frequent visitor you can register your number plate against a credit card to avoid having to get a ticket and paying each time.  the shopping centre has a major bus interchange with buses arriving and departing regularly.  The closest train station is located at Geebung Janine Mergler and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Sign up for all the best local information straight to your inbox Families Magazine website writes about things to do with toddlers, kids and teenagers in Brisbane In print and online you will also find education and parenting content to help you make informed choices for your family Families Magazine HQ,PO Box 10184017, BrightonPhone: 0437 866 869E-mail: editor@familiesmagazine.com.auWeb: https://www.familiesmagazine.com.au/contact/ In the spirit of reconciliation Families Magazine acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all 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