Bulimba

Postcode: 4171 | Distance to CBD: 5 km

Welcome to Bulimba

Bulimba is a popular riverside suburb on the Brisbane River with Oxford Street a hub of café, restaurant and unique shopping experiences.

Ferry terminals make travelling around easy for residents and visitors.

The Bulimba Ferry terminal at the end of Oxford Street is convenient for residents and visitors travelling to and from the Bulimba Precinct.

At the end of Apollo Road another ferry terminal provides a quick ride across the river to Portside at Hamilton with more cafés, restaurants, bars and cinemas. From there it is only a short stroll to Racecourse Road and Eagle Farm.

The Bulimba Memorial Park commemorating World War One memorial is an important venue for community functions and recreational activities.

Statistics

Bulimba is roughly 5km from Brisbane’s CBD. Over 42% of households in this area are comprised of couples with children and a further 42% are couples without children. Units account for only 22% of dwellings in this area, while stand alone houses account for over 66%. This is a green, leafy suburb and the many renovated Queenslander homes has lifted property values.

The median house price in Bulimba in 2006 was $655,000.

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 Bulimba. If you’re looking for a local café, take-away, pub or restaurant you’ll find it here.
Shopping: Oxford Street is the place to go for local shopping. Merthyr Village and Morningside Central Shopping Centre are nearby and offer a great variety of retail outlets.

Sue says: Funky lounge-style coffee shops, modern cinemas and a laid back, cosmopotian atmosphere. A short stroll down Oxford Street brings you to Oxford Park, CityCat services and the popular local shopping centre. What else could you want?
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.

More Bulimba 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.

Bulimba tales

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