Indooroopilly: Meet the riverside suburb part of Brisbane's million-dollar club

Living close enough to a major city for its perks yet far enough away to enjoy a community feel may seem like a tall order. Yet, when it comes to the riverside suburb of Indooroopilly, this desire is entirely attainable.

Just seven kilometres south of the Brisbane CBD, Indooroopilly is popular with professionals and students who gladly dip in and out of the city.

On one hand, it’s a retail wonderland, housing a major shopping centre and several suburban shopping strips. And on the other, it’s a residential oasis with hilly and leafy streets and a park found on almost every corner.

According to Jason Adcock, principal of Adcock Prestige, Indooroopilly appeals to not only those who wish to be within striking distance of the city, but also families looking for a well-established suburb with significant amenities of its own.

“Families can easily access some of Brisbane’s most prestigious private schools, plus the University of Queensland campus at St Lucia is just nearby,” says Adcock. “Locals don’t have to leave to enjoy all forms of recreation, be it shopping at the largest shopping centre found in Brisbane’s western suburbs, the Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, or teeing off at the renowned Indooroopilly Golf Club, peacefully hugging the Brisbane River.”

Part of Brisbane’s million-dollar-plus-suburbs club, Indooroopilly’s median house price is $1.4 million, up 19.1 per cent over the year, contributing to its 72.1 per cent rise in just five years, as shown in Domain’s latest House Price Report.

“At the height of COVID, riverfront and prestige properties were in huge demand, particularly with expat buyers – who frequently secured properties sight-unseen – in anticipation of their return to Australia,” says Adcock. “Today, these homes are still changing hands very quickly, especially those in leafy backstreets with mountain views and prestigious riverfront and golf course properties.”

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Rich in history, Indooroopilly is dotted with heritage-listed houses and infrastructure, like classic Queenslander-style homes and the famous Walter Taylor Bridge. And yet, the suburb does not appear outdated, with new businesses continually popping up, like the Two Brothers Cafe, opened in 2021 by brothers Mustapha and Adam Habbouchi.

“It’s a beautiful area with a close-knit community, and many of our local customers come from various backgrounds and cultures,” says Mustapha. “After selling our first location, we decided to look for new prospects and found Indooroopilly to be a fantastic area for friends and family to meet up.”

Once the home of the local bowls club, the cafe’s venue is part of a new health and fitness precinct that houses several businesses, along with a youth fitness centre and a yoga studio. Proof positive of the suburb’s burgeoning scene.

“We are proud to have introduced a popular and trendy cafe to the area, with a great menu of middle eastern cuisine and customer service that’s second to none,” adds Mustapha. “Our passion for quality food, coffee, and great vibes drives us daily, and I feel this perfectly encapsulates the very essence of Indooroopilly.”

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16 Kew Street, Indooroopilly QLD 4068

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Exuding magnificence across two lavish levels, this stately and wonderfully restored historic home sits peacefully on a serene 1612-square-metre block, unveiling light-filled interiors that radiate old-world charm, and glorious gardens with a sunlit pool, tennis court, and a players’ pavilion.