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Ashgrove

Postcode: 4060 | Distance to CBD: 5 km

Welcome to Ashgrove

Ashgrove is an older suburb of Brisbane near Ithaca Creek with many famous Queenslander style houses and historic buildings still in existence.

The heritage listed Glen Lyon House at 34 Glenlyon Drive, Ashgrove is an example of the early housing and history of the suburb.

There are many parks and recreation areas in Ashgrove and a drive through The Gap to Mt Nebo is the perfect way to escape the city on the weekends.

Ashgrove and neighbouring suburbs of Bardon, Red Hill and Paddington are also perfect places to spend a few hours exploring boutique, antique and specialty shops.

Statistics

Ashgrove is about 5km from Brisbane’s CBD. Over 46% of households in this area consist of couples with children, and another 35% consist of couples without children. Stand-alone houses make up nearly 80% of the dwellings in this area, and units account for just over 14%. The area is known for Ashgrovian houses – large, beautifully renovated Queenslanders on generous blocks – but there are also workers cottages and modern unit blocks.

The median house price in Ashgrove in 2006 was $450,000.

Local Events

Find out about events planned in and around this suburb. You can list your own events in our Brisbane-wide events calendar for free.

Eating and drinking

There are plenty of great dining options in and around Ashgrove. If you’re looking for a local café, take-away, pub or restaurant you’ll find it here.

Shopping

There are plenty of shopping options in and around Ashgrove. Waterworks Road, Bardon Shopping Centre and Paddo will cover all your shopping needs. There are also many small boutiques and specialty shops in this area.

Education

If you're looking for playgroups, childcare, kindergartens or schools in this area, you'll find them here.

Leisure

Check out this section for things to do in your spare time. There's sport, leisure activities, local events and more.

Kathie says: The classical charm of this suburb with houses described as "Ashgrovian" magnifies the originality of this little pocket surrounded by extraordinary bushland.

More Ashgrove information

REIQ Profile

Take a look at REIQ's real estate profile. You can find suburb statistics, get a feel for its "character" and check out the median house prices and rents.

History

Learn about the Aboriginal history, urban development, notable residents and landmarks of the area.

Pocket Neighbourhood Guide

Your neighbourhood at a glance. Discover the secrets of the local area... as well as what makes it special.

Ashgrove tales

Ashgrove photos