Opportunity: South Brisbane
Be immersed in arts and culture, entertainment and riverside recreation and dining in South Brisbane, right on Brisbane’s doorstep.
- Direct connection to Brisbane’s Central Business District by Victoria Bridge and Kurilpa Bridge
- Goodwill Bridge provides pedestrian access across the river to the QUT Gardens Point Campus
- Frequent bus services, including City Glider
- Train stations at South Brisbane and South Bank
- South East Busway stations at Cultural Centre, South Bank and Mater Hill
- Ferry terminals at South Bank
- Go Between Bridge connects to the airport
- M3 Pacific Motorway just minutes away
Local trends
- Tourist destination and cultural hub
- Eclectic urban community
- Young singles and students
- Nightlife and entertainment
- Family-friendly
- Education
- Inner city riverside living
Precincts
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- Cultural – Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art, Queensland Museum and Sciencentre, State Library of Queensland including The Edge and Queensland Performing Arts Centre
- South Bank Parklands – 17 hectares of riverfront parklands attracting more than 10 million visitors each year
- Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre – world-class convention centre and event venue
- Musgrave Park – regional park home to many festivals and cultural celebrations
- Medical – Mater Medical Precinct and Queensland Children’s Hospital
Driving opportunity
Population growth
Generating additional demand for goods and services
- One of the fastest growing suburbs in Brisbane, with population expected to grow 5.7% each year
- More than 62% of the working age population under the age of 35
Development activity
Bringing more people to live and work in the area
- One dwelling approved in the 12 months ending December 2019
- Southpoint precinct at the southern end of Grey Street including apartments, commercial tower and new 21 storey Emporium Hotel
- Brisbane 1 triple tower mixed use development with residential and commercial space in Cordelia Street
- Novotel Brisbane Southbank under construction opposite the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Infrastructure projects
New roads, transit, schools, hospitals and other major infrastructure projects create opportunities for business
- $944 million Brisbane Metro will have a dedicated route through South Brisbane including a state-of-the-art underground station at the Cultural Centre, as well as metro stations at South Bank and Mater Hill
- Proposal for Victoria Bridge to be converted to a ‘green bridge’ for Metro and bus services
- Proposed Neville Bonner Bridge will provide a pedestrian connection from the $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf casino resort (in Brisbane CBD) across the river to South Bank
Talented people
Access to a skilled workforce
- 43% with bachelor degree level of education (compared to 32% for Brisbane Local Government Area)
Who has taken the opportunity?
- Cups on Melbourne, Melbourne Street (2019)
- Asian eatery, Tai Tai, opened at South Bank (2018)
- Munich Brauhaus opened in the heritage listed Allgas building in Southbank Parklands (2018)
- Gelato Messina chose Melbourne Street for its first Brisbane store (2017)
- Taro’s Ramen expanded operations with a new restaurant at Melbourne Street (2017)
- Jo-Jos Restaurant and Bar relocated to Melbourne Street (2017)
- Flight Centre Travel Group chose Southbank for its new global headquarters (2016)
Planning frameworks
More information
- Find out more about the Global Precincts Strategic Vision
- For detailed statistical information, access a South Brisbane report via Brisbane Community Profiles
- Contact Brisbane Marketing’s Investment Attraction team
Other inner city investment areas
View other great investment areas in the inner city including Brisbane CBD, Dutton Park and Fairfield, Fortitude Valley, Highgate Hill, Kangaroo Point, Kelvin Grove and Herston, New Farm, Newstead and Bowen Hills, Paddington and Milton, Red Hill, South Brisbane, Spring Hill, West End and Woolloongabba.