Birkdale
Birkdale is an inviting suburb situated close to the Moreton Bay coastline and about 23km from Brisbane's CBD.
Birkdale offers affordable living options only 21 km from Brisbane CBD and is a place to escape from the inner city hustle and bustle. It is surrounded by the suburbs of Alexandra Hills, Capalaba, Chandler, Ransome, Thorneside, and Wellington Point. Major features are a canal-style housing development known as Aquatic Paradise, a shopping precinct, various cafes, and a retirement village known as Wellington Manor.
Birkdale covers a total area of 11 square kilometres, with 54 parks covering almost a quarter of the area. The predominant age group residing in Birkdale is 43, and most residents have a professional occupation and have children. The appeal of this area is the relaxed, safe environment with a wide offering of activities and spaces perfect for families and retirees who enjoy nature and water sports.
Transport
Birkdale is a 40-minute drive from Brisbane CBD and a 1-hour drive from the Gold Coast, accessible via the Pacific Motorway (M1). In the heart of the suburb, the Birkdale train station connects the area to the rest of Brisbane through the Cleveland line, with a travel time of 50 minutes to Central Station. Various bus routes, including the 254, travel throughout Birkdale and its surrounding suburbs, such as Capalaba, Alexandra Hills, and Wellington Point. Although Birkdale is located on the far east side of Brisbane by the water, it remains well-connected to the city through numerous public transport options and accessible roads.
Lifestyle & Amenities
Birkdale offers plenty of activities and facilities that are perfect for raising a family. Despite its convenient location, it offers more affordable living options than many of its surrounding suburbs. It offers an access point to the Bay along with numerous parks and a golf course. Birkdale offers amenities for the whole family, including the Aquatic Paradise Park, Burbank Road Bushland Reserve, and Birkdale Conservation Park.
Birkdale Gardens and Birkdale Fair shopping centres have everything you need alongside the Capalaba business, shopping hub, and Wellington Points dining precinct just a few minutes away.
Upcoming Developments
Birkdale is undergoing significant development in the coming years. The Birkdale Community Precinct, set to open in 2027, will feature 62 hectares of accessible community activities. The precinct is restoring Willards Farm to honour the historical farming land on which Birkdale was built. It will feature Birkdale's first public swimming pool, numerous playgrounds, entertainment areas, and natural trails.
Additionally, the precinct will house the Redland Resilience Training Facility & Whitewater Centre, which will serve as the host venue for water sports in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Education
Birkdale has several excellent schooling options, with private schools nearby and numerous early learning centres. These include Birkdale State School, Wellington Point State High School, Moreton Bay Boys College, Moreton Bay College and Redlands College.
All your family's educational needs are a short drive away, and universities such as Queensland University of Technology, University of Queensland and Griffith University are easily accessible via public transport.
Community & Lifestyle
Most homes in Birkdale were built in the 1980s, with additional development continuing into the 2000s. Properties in Birkdale vary from 3-bedroom brick houses, ideal for young families wanting to live near the water, to 5-bedroom canal-style designer homes.
Canal-style and waterfront homes are expected to become increasingly in demand due to new developments and the area's selection as the venue for whitewater rafting in the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
