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Suburb Profile Mitchelton
| Local Government Authority |
Brisbane |
| Location |
8 km from CBD |
| Features |
Blackwood Street shopping and cafe precinct, proximity to Brookside Shopping Centre, Mitchelton rail station |
| Commentary |
Located approximately 8km north-west of Brisbane's CBD Mitchelton is characterised by chamferboard homes built during the 1950s and 1960s,
The streetscaping of Blackwood Street in recent times has seen the area transformed into a small hub of cafes and restaurants catering to an influx of young families restoring or renovating older homes in the area.
Attracting buyers coming into the area are the suburb's close proximity to the city, excellent public transport services (regular bus services from Brookside Shopping Centre and local train station) and retail facilities.
These same attractions have lead to increased activity around Mitchelton and sustained pressure to convert single unit dwellings to higher density housing. The popularity of the area is also reflected in the price growth experienced over the last five years.
The suburb, which covers an area of 3.8sq km, offers many sporting facilities such as the West Mitchelton Rugby League club, squash courts, soccer club and bowling greens.
Schools in the area include Mitchelton High School and Primary School, and Mt Maria College. Australian Catholic University is also situated in Mitchelton approximately five minutes walk from the train station.
Brookside Shopping Centre, which opened in 1972 and is now a landmark in the area, was one of the first retail shopping centres in Brisbane and offers residents a choice of two large supermarkets, Myers, Target and smaller retail chains. Residents are also close to Arana Plaza in the neighbouring suburb of Arana Hills and within 15 minutes of the larger complexes, Stafford City Shopping Centre and Westfield Chermside, both with cinema and entertainment outlets.
The excellent facilities in the area and Mitchelton's proximity to the city are expected to be the focus of its popularity with younger families and the basis for consistent growth in the future.
Source: REIQ |
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