Opportunity: Spring Hill
One of Brisbane’s oldest neighbourhoods, Spring Hill’s historic streets blend easily with its modern urban lifestyle featuring art galleries, restaurants and night spots.
Central and accessible
- One kilometre from Brisbane’s Central Business District (CBD)
- Located between the CBD and Fortitude Valley
- Frequent bus services, including the free City Loop and Spring Hill Loop
- Easy connections to Central and Roma Street train stations
- Convenient access to the neighbouring Roma Street Parklands
- Close to major arterial roads linking to North and South Brisbane
Local trends
- Heritage buildings, terrace houses and workers cottages
- Professionals
- City living with suburban feel
- Vibrant cafés and restaurants
- Unique entertainment (Underground Opera)
Precincts
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- Wickham Terrace – Brisbane Private Hospital, St Andrews War Memorial Hospital and medical specialists
- Astor Terrace – restaurants and cafés
- Education – Brisbane Grammar, Brisbane Girls Grammar and St Josephs College
- Heritage homes – terrace houses and workers cottages
- Recreation – Victoria Park, with Centenary Pool and nearby Spring Hill Baths
Driving opportunity
Population growth
Generating additional demand for goods and services
- Expected to grow at 2.4% each year
- Almost 66% of working age residents under the age of 35
Development activity
Bringing more people to live and work in the area
- The Johnson luxury boutique hotel providing 83 boutique-style suites in the former Department of Main Roads building at Boundary Street
Infrastructure projects
New roads, transit, schools, hospitals and other major infrastructure projects create opportunities for business
- Upgraded crossing at School Street, Turbot Street and Boundary Street
Talented people
Access to a skilled workforce
- 42% with bachelor degree level of education (compared to 32% for Brisbane Local Government Area)
Who has taken the opportunity?
- La Cache a Vin restaurant opened underneath the old St Paul’s Tavern in Wharf St (2018)
- Italian Food Restaurant opened in a charming old brick warehouse in Mein Street (2017)
- Two Black Birds café opened in a ground floor tenancy in Morris Towers, Wickham Terrace (2017)
- Little Tokyo Two chose a former Japanese restaurant in Spring Hill for a co-working space (2015)
Planning frameworks
More information
- For detailed statistical information, access a Spring Hill report via Brisbane Community Profiles
- Contact Brisbane Marketing’s Investment Attraction Team
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