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Fig Tree Pocket

Postcode: 4069 | Distance to CBD: 9 km

Welcome to Fig Tree Pocket

One of Brisbane's most green and tree-filled suburbs is Fig Tree Pocket, named for the large fig tree that grew in the area. Located in a bend on the Brisbane River, it's home to one of Brisbane's oldest and most loved attractions, the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, which was established in 1927.

Koalas aren't the only creatures to call Fig Tree Pocket home. Horses are also partial to the area and there is a Pony Club at Fig Tree Pocket Road. Humans consider themselves very fortunate to live here too and there are some veritable mansions on the riverbanks and lots of beautiful old Queenslanders mixed in with modern developments.

The large blocks of land and the abundance of wild, untamed bush give Fig Tree Pocket a semi-rural feel, even though it's close to the city. It has proved a perfect location for some great schools, including Brisbane Montessori School , Fig Tree Pocket Primary School and The Glenleighden School.

Statistics

Fig Tree Pocket is roughly 9km from Brisbane’s CBD. Over 59% of households in this area are comprised of couples with children, 31% are couples without children and 8% are single parent families. Stand alone house account for 99% of all dwellings in this area. Fig Tree Pocket has large homes on large blocks, with plenty of green space and some lovely river frontages.

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

Shopping

Allsports Shopping Centre, Amazons Central and Graceville Shopping Centre are all nearby and make it easy to get your essentials without a lot of travel time.

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.

Ian says: My wife and I moved to Fig Tree Pocket four years ago. The main attraction for us then and now is the semi rural atmosphere although we are only 10k's from the CBD. We can sit in our back garden and listen to dozens of varieties of native birds and animals which inhabit our native gardens.

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