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Durack

Postcode: 4077 | Distance to CBD: 17 km

Welcome to Durack

Durack in Brisbane's west was known for farming in the 1880s and named after Michael Durack, a well known and well respected landholder at Archerfield. It is still a semi-rural area but much residential development has taken place in recent years.

Educational facilities include the Bremer Institute of TAFE in Inala, the Durack State School and the Brisbane Muslim School in Blunder Road.

Another feature of Durack is the Canine Control Council Dog Showground in King Avenue, where dog shows are held almost every weekend.

Residents are also handy to facilities in the neighbouring suburbs of Inala and Forest Lake.

Statistics

Durack is about 14km from Brisbane’s CBD. Over 63% of households in this area are comprised of couples with children, and 29% are couples without children. Stand alone houses account for over 96% of dwellings in this area, and townhouses account for a further 2%. Durack is only lightly populated and there have been considerable areas developed recently for housing. There are small farms around here and the area tends to attract migrants and first home buyers.

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

Shopping

Head over to Acacia Market Place on Beaudesert Road or Forest Court Shopping Centre at Acacia Ridge for your regular grocery run.

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.

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