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Postcode: 4000 | Distance to CBD: 0 km

Welcome to City

Living in the Brisbane CBD is a relatively recent phenomenon and has become hugely popular. Forget about mowing the lawn and maintaining a private home and garden, city dwellers live in eyries in the sky, almost able to reach out and touch the fireworks in the many Brisbane festival events.

They can walk to work, no need to take a car or public transport, have a few drinks at an award-winning restaurant and walk back home again - all in high heels if they choose! No slepping about the 'burbs for these city dwellers - they prefer a New York 'Sex and the City' sort of a lifestyle with the boutiques, cafes, theatres and movies that accompany it.

Brisbane's CBD has proved very popular with the young and upwardly mobile and also with retirees whose children have left the nest and who can now enjoy the benefits of a lifetime in the workforce. Cosmopolitan, anyone?

Statistics

At the heart of Brisbane is the CBD, full of boutiques, restaurants, cafes and nightspots. The majority of households in the city are lone person households (they make up over 50%) with just over 31% of city households being family groups. While there are some separate houses, most dwellings in the city area are units.

The median unit price in 2004 was $345,000.

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 Brisbane. If you’re looking for a local café, take-away, pub or restaurant you’ll find it here.

Shopping

Start off in the Queen Street Mall, check out the Myer Centre, Wintergarden and Broadway on the Mall. If you still haven’t found what you’re after, go for a stroll – you’re bound to find what you’re after in one of the many specialty shop in the city heart.

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.

Christine says: The city of Brisbane is the best as it has so many things to see and do: the botanical gardens, museums, markets, shops, sidewalk cafes, swimming, take a holiday in Brisbane - there's so much to do.

CBD emergency plan

What to do in an emergency in the city.

More City 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.

City tales

Fine dining

A selection of Brisbane's fine dining restaurants is right here. …more

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Cha Cha Char Wine Bar and Grill

Cha Cha Char’s multi-award winning owner, John Kilroy, knows his beef, and his menu is inspired by his primary passion – the very best steak in…more

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Dôme

Dôme brings a touch of European sophistication to Brisbane’s cafe scene. …more

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Wagamama noodles into Wintergarden

The sleek, stylish venue at Wagamama Wintergarden is in keeping with the international Wagamama concept – communal tables, sophisticated design…more

e'cco

An efficient, uncluttered and polished bistro, its perfectly relaxed ambience is both welcoming and distinctly Brisbane. …more

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City photos