7 reasons why this suburb is one of Brisbane’s best

Dotted with trendy cafes, restaurants, bars and boutiques, we reveal why the inner-east suburb of Bulimba is one of the Brisneyland's best suburbs to live.

It’s like an “inner-city Island”

Check out “Bulimba” in Google Maps. In some respects, it is completely separate from the CBD, all the while having views of the beautiful city skyline. Some residents like to consider the leafy green suburb as a thriving little island in the middle of Queensland’s capital city.

It’s only 4km from the CBD

A hop, skip and a ferry from the city and surrounding inner-city suburbs, Bulimba offers the best of both worlds – proximity and separation.

It has great public transport

Who wouldn’t want to catch a ferry to work or to the New Farm markets on a cruisy Saturday morning? Brisbane’s iconic city cat stops right at the bustling Oxford street and Apollo road taking passengers to various riverfront suburbs around the city.

There are also multiple different bus lines to cater for the needs of busy locals and visitors.

It’s situated on the Brisbane River

Whether you love a morning waterfront stroll or enjoy boating, the Brisbane river is right at your doorstep in Bulimba.

It has one of the coolest strips Oxford Street is a buzzing little hub of delicious eateries, cool bars and boutique shopping. Whether it’s discovering Southern Attitude’s comfort food, La Quinta’s colourful Mexican menu, or sipping on a cold beverage at The Oxford Tap House or Barcadia, you won’t be short of options along this gorgeous hip strip.

It’s filled with character

Many of the homes in Bulimba are beautifully renovated Queenslanders, quirky older homes or multi-million dollar mansions making it a stunningly diverse and interesting suburb to take a drive through to admire the real estate.

It has great local schools

Not only is Bulimba a fun suburb for families, it also boasts some of Brisbane’s best schools, like Bulimba State School and St Peter and Paul’s. Many locals claim Bulimba Primary School is the city’s prettiest, complete with a “kitchen garden” filled with vegetables and a chook pen.