About the inner north of Brisbane

If you are an interstate or international visitor to this site, this guide may help you understand why we love living in Brisbane's Inner North!

The classic Queenslanders of Inner Brisbane with their verandahs and decks capture the essence of Brisbane living. The Inner North suburbs of Brisbane offer a unique cosmopolitan lifestyle that you can’t afford to miss!

Please peruse my suburb profiles for different parts of the Inner North.

If you are interested in enjoying this lifestyle and are relocating from interstate or overseas, or thinking of investing in the fastest growing region in Australia, please contact me.

History

Brisbane has a colourful history and rich heritage. The city began as a penal settlement "for the worst class of offender". Today its relaxed outdoor lifestyle is the envy of Australia!

Brisbane was established when Sydney and the colony of New South Wales established a penal settlement at Redcliffe Point on Moreton Bay. This location was soon abandoned in favour of the riverside site to the south where Brisbane's business district now stands.

The penal settlement was abandoned in 1839 and the area was thrown open to free settlers in 1842. As Queensland's huge agricultural and mineral resources were developed, Brisbane grew into a prosperous city, and in 1859 the state of Queensland separated from the colony of NSW, and Brisbane was declared its capital.

The history of the Inner North is fascinating. For those interested in learning more about the Aboriginal history, urban development and historic buildings in the area, please check refer to BrisBite Suburban Sites.

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Shopping

The Inner North has two major shopping centres.

Lutwyche City
Lutwyche Road (corner Chalk Street)
Lutwyche Qld 4030

Toombul Westfield
Sandgate Road
Nundah Qld 4012

Easy parking is something that elevates our shopping centres from other areas of Brisbane. Parking is always easy in the Inner North. It doesn't matter whether you are visiting a shopping centre or dining in one of the many cafe lifestyle sectors parking is never a problem.

For Shopping Toombul is the best of the big shopping complexes. Everything from David Jones to numerous small retailers Toombul has it all. Lutwyche is known for its bargain food shopping and great undercover parking.

Local Shopping Facilities.

Albion
Sandgate Road (near Albion Road)
Albion Qld 4010

Ascot
Racecourse Road
Ascot Qld 4007

Clayfield
Sandgate Road (near Wagner Road)
Clayfield Qld 4011

Eagle Junction
Junction Road (beside Eagle Junction Station)
Clayfield Qld 4011

All these small local shopping centres offer friendly local service and all areas have their own diverse range of dining and shopping experiences. The most famous would be Racecourse Road that comes alive most evenings with fabulous wining and dining experiences to be had.

At all these small centres a wide range of boutiques, antiques, bookshops, cafes and designer homewares abounds.

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Restaurants

No other place in Brisbane can satisfy the desire for good food faster than the Inner North. Just choose your cuisine and wander off to explore what is on offer.

If you want the best steak in Australia head nowhere other than the Breakfast Creek Hotel. For all other cuisines take a wander through the local shopping areas and sample the delights they offer.

The best one on Racecourse Road in my opinion is "pause". This great place is owned by a friend of mine and you will always get looked after there.

Pause
1 / 143 Racecourse Rd
Ph 3630 0331

Baguette Restaurant and Bar
Racecourse Road

Cafe Da Vinci 134 Racecourse Road
Ascot 4007
Tel: (07) 3868 2343

Coffee Club 4/137 Racecourse Road
Ascot 4007
Tel: (07) 3268 5666

Gourmet Haus Delicatessen & Cafe 68 Racecourse Road
Ascot 4007
Tel: (07) 3216 4899

The Lido Woodfire Decadence 120 Racecourse Road
Ascot 4007
Tel: (07) 3268 7400

Universal Cuisine 7/358 Nudgee Road
Hendra 4011
Tel: (07) 3868 2156

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Services

The Inner North offers the complete range of services for people from all walks of life: students, families and more senior residents.

There are a large range of Primary and secondary schools in the Inner North region. A comprehensive list can be found here at the ourbrisbane website.

Medical services are provided throughout the region. The major hospital in the area is the Royal Brisbane Hospital at Herston. Links to all major hospitals of the region are included here.

Royal Brisbane Hospital
Herston Road
Herston Qld 4006
Ph: 07 3636 8111

Royal Brisbane Children's Hospital
Herston Road
Herston Qld 4006
Ph: 07 3636 3777

Royal Womens' Hospital
Herston Rd
Herston Qld 4006
Ph: 07 3636 8111

Prince Charles Hospital
Rode Road
Chermside Qld 4032
Ph: 07 3350 8111

For Emergency Services please refer to the following list for this region.

Queensland Police Service
Ph: 000 (life threatening matters or to report a crime in progress)
Ph: 07 3364 6464 (all other issues including urgent police attendance)
Website: www.police.qld.gov.au
Your nearest police stations are located at:
Windsor Police Station
14 Lutwyche Road
Windsor Qld 4030

Hamilton Police Station
Kingsford Smith Drive
Hamilton Qld 4007

Queensland Fire Service
Ph: 000 (reporting all fires and emergencies)
Ph: 07 3247 5539 (administration only)
Website: www.fire.qld.gov.au

Queensland Ambulance Service
Ph: 000 (emergency, accident and sudden illness)
Ph: 13 12 33 (non-urgent transport)
Website: www.ambulance.qld.gov.au

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Transport

Located close to the central business district, the Inner North is well serviced by a range of transport options.

The train line from the City runs through Albion, Clayfield, Ascot and Hendra.The region is also well serviced with bus routes to all major locations.

The CityCat services on the Brisbane River provide a great alternative. Why not take the Cat to South Bank and explore the Queensland Museum and Art Gallery, or continue on to the City and enjoy Sunday morning at the Riverside Markets?

There is no better place in Brisbane for access to all other areas. From the Inner North you have the inner city bypass or the Gateway Motorway to get north or south.

It is also just a short walk or cycle to the city, along the scenic riverside path.

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Climate

A brief description of Brisbane seasonal weather.

Brisbane has an average rainfall of about 1400mm annually, the majority of which falls in the summer period. Daytime temperatures on the coastal strip are generally in the twenties (Centigrade). In winter clear skies and drier air are associated with cool nights and light frosts may occasionally occur, especially in the mountains.

Summer: December - February
Average temperature 20-28°C (68-82°F). Best time for beaches and water activities. Remember to Slip, Slop, Slap. January to March are usually the months of highest rainfall - usually fantastic hot days followed by occasional tropical storms. Humidity can sometimes be high but is often tempered by the cool sea breezes. The cool rainforests and mountain creeks are a wonderful retreat from the hot summer days.

Autumn: March - May
Average temperature 15-25°C (59-77°F). Usually lovely sunny days followed by glorious nights - ideal for both indoor and outdoor activities and very popular with the fishing and boating enthusiasts.

Winter: June - August
Average temperature 11-21°C (52-70°F). Generally sunny and dry - a haven from the colder climates to the south. Casual clothing is recommended for most of the year although a jacket will come in handy on cooler winter nights. Usually ideal conditions for golfing and bowling. Winter mountain conditions can be very cool and crisp.

Spring: September - November
Average temperature 15-25°C (59-77°F). Similar to Autumn with glorious sunny days followed by balmy evenings, perfect for outdoor and indoor activities. Enjoy a day at the beach or on the Brisbane River.

Month	Min - Max Temp °C	Humidity %	Rainfall mm
January	21 - 29	66	161
February	21 - 29	69	157
March	19 - 28	71	140
April	17 - 26	70	89
May	13 - 23	71	73
June	11 - 21	71	69
July	10 - 20	69	57
August	10 - 22	63	47
September	13 - 24	60	47
October	16 - 26	59	77
November	18 - 28	59	97
December	20 - 29	61	134