OUTER-BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND

Find your Place in Sunnybank.

Located in outer Brisbane, Queensland, Sunnybank is a multicultural suburb due to an influx of immigration in the 1980’s. Its popularity stemmed from the fact that, according to followers of Feng Shui, an aerial view of the suburb showed it to be at the heart of an enormous dragon curling in and around the CBD: a place of good fortune and good luck.

For those who aren’t concerned with Feng Shui, Sunnybank is also renowned for its reputation for good food. Another draw card for the suburb is the close proximity to quality education facilities including the Griffith University Nathan and Mt Gravatt Campus’, and TAFE Queensland SkillsTech.

    THE APPEAL

A quick trip to the supermarket can turn into a full-blown Lunar New Year Celebration when you live in Sunnybank. The regular celebrations of culture and abundance of cheap dining options is of high appeal to student and family demographics, also drawing many visitors to the suburb.

The Sunnybank train station ensures that the daily commute is a stress-free event., allowing you to enjoy a lifestyle removed from the hustle and bustle of inner city living, while still easily accessing the CBD. Sunnybank is serviced by Mains Road, providing a direct route for many buses heading to Brisbane’s most popular universities, including QUT (Queensland University of Technology), Griffith University and UQ (University of Queensland). Neighbouring suburb Macgregor hosts a bikeway for fitness inclined commuters. 

    THE REAL ESTATE & PROPERTY

A mix of old and new styles of architecture.

The real estate in Sunnybank is reflective of the generations that reside in the suburb. A large proportion of the properties are older brick styles tightly held within families. Those houses that have moved onto new owners have been regenerated, with an increasing number of pockets featuring luxurious modern houses. Planned communities are also gaining popularity, including a variety of park-side living options. Homes within walking distance of shopping centres are generally the most sought-after.

    NEIGHBOURHOOD & LIFESTYLE

Multicultural and diverse.

Sunnybank is a mix of new comers and locals who have lived in the suburb for generations. Community and tradition are the overarching commonality between the residents, with many extended families calling Sunnybank home. Often a household's family composition will include grandparents, who assist in caring for the children while both parents work. Many of the older generations don’t drive, making the ability to walk to schools and shopping centres a major drawcard. The older properties often have a high number of bedrooms, which makes them popular with students as share-house style accommodation.

    YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE WITH

Extensive dining options.

A dining, entertainment and retail hub, Sunnybank draws both locals and those from all over Brisbane to its restaurants.  After dinner entertainment is covered too, with many karaoke bars to choose from, and in case you feel inspired to recreate the last meal you ordered, there's a great variety of Asian grocery and produce stores. It's widely accepted that Sunnybank has replaced Chinatown in Fortitude Valley as the go-to destination for Asian cuisine. The diverse cuisines on offer are at times unbelievably reasonably priced, making the suburb a popular dining destination for students, families and anyone who appreciates a great meal.