Inner North West

Increased pressure on Brisbane’s CBD continues to increase demand for inner city fringe commercial property, particularly in the Inner North West.

These fringe suburbs include Spring Hill, Red Hill, Paddington, Auchenflower, Bardon, Toowong, Milton, Indooroopilly and Taringa.

Business drivers include close proximity tertiary institutions such as the University of Queensland (in St Lucia ), Queensland University of Technology (Kelvin Grove campus ), Queensland University of Technology (Brisbane CBD) and the Red Hill TAFE.

The Inner North West fringe is fed by main arterial roads such as Coronation Drive and Milton Road, through the suburbs of Milton, Toowong, Taringa and Indooroopilly.

Business Benefits

• Excellent public transport
• Walking distance to the CBD from most suburbs
• High volume of foot traffic
•  In many cases, less expensive sale/rent prices than CBD properties
• Close proximity to universities and suburbs popular with professionals

Spring Hill
About 2 km north of CBD, considered an extension of the CBD. Brisbane’s oldest suburb, known for vibrant night life, live music scene, art galleries, gay community. Wickham Terrace is known for medical specialists.

Red Hill
About 3km north-west of CBD. Popular suburb, unique character, hilly and mainly residential. Shops and small businesses on Musgrave and Waterworks Roads. Home to the Brisbane Broncos.

Paddington
About 2 km west of CBD. Located on several steep ridges and hills, includes Rosalie and some of the Petrie Terrace district. Home to small strata offices, popular boutique retail scene including fashion, food, home wares and entertainment. Largely devoid of larger ‘chain’ shops. Vibrant coffee culture, small bars, eateries and restaurants. Most shops are on Given and Latrobe Terraces.

Auchenflower
About 2.5km west of CBD, bordering the Brisbane River. Strong mix of commercial and residential. Home to Brisbane’s largest private hospital, The Wesley Hospital. Two main roads through the suburb, Coronation Drive and Milton Road, running from the CBD towards the western suburbs. Continuing demand for boutique business space.

Bardon
About 3km west of CBD. Old established hilly suburb, generally affluent. Elevated position, city views. A variety of small shops, restaurants and a small neighbourhood convenience shopping centre around Macgregor Terrace. Located on Metroad 5, a major north/south arterial serving as a western bypass of Brisbane.

Toowong
About 5km west of CBD. Thriving commercial and retail centre. Close to CBD, new riverfront developments. Combines commercial and professional space, top quality residential areas. Commercial precinct includes Toowong Village (the blue glass-walled office tower is visible several kilometres away), several office buildings. Major transport node - train, bus, road, CityCat.

Milton
About 2km west of CBD. Mixture of light industry, warehouses, commercial offices, retail and single and multiple occupancy residences. Office towers on Milton road, overlooking Brisbane River and CBD. Notable landmarks include Park Road restaurant and café strip, Castlemaine Perkins brewery (XXXX beer brand), Suncorp Stadium.

Indooroopilly
About 7km west of CBD. Boasts significant commercial, office and retail sectors. Home to Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, largest in Brisbane’s western suburbs, more than 250 retail outlets. Vibrant night life, café scene along Station Road.

Taringa
About 5km south-west of CBD. Mostly residential, small number of commercial buildings, shops, mostly on Moggill Road. Popular with uni students. Good access to major infrastructure.

Speak to a Raine & Horne Commercial executive about opportunities in this dynamic Commercial precinct today.