Queensland location profile
Cannon Hill QLD 4170
Cannon Hill is an established, family-friendly suburb with a mix of post-war homes, townhouses and new medium‑density developments. It appeals to professionals and families for its handy transport, retail hubs and access to green spaces.
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Why families consider Cannon Hill
Diverse mix of young professionals and families, with good schooling options (including CHAC), convenient commuting, and an active, outdoorsy lifestyle near bushland reserves and parklands.
Amenities & services
- Cannon Hill Kmart Plaza (Cannon Hill Shopping Centre)
- East Village Cannon Hill (retail and dining)
- Bunnings Cannon Hill
- Local GP clinics, dental and allied health
- Cafes and restaurants along Wynnum Rd and within East Village
- Morningside Library (Morningside)
- Carindale Library (Westfield Carindale)
- Bulimba Library (Oxford St, Bulimba)
Transport & connectivity
- Cannon Hill railway station (Cleveland line)
- Nearby Murarrie station
- Frequent TransLink buses to the CBD, Carindale and Wynnum/Manly
- Wynnum Road
- Creek Road
- Gateway Motorway access
Lifestyle & recreation
- Minnippi Parklands and public golf course
- Cannon Hill District Netball and local sports fields
- Colmslie Pool & Health Club (nearby)
- Dining and cinemas in nearby Bulimba/Balmoral
- Cannon Hill Bushland Reserve
- Minnippi Parklands
- Bill Cash Memorial Park
- Keralgerie Park
- Murarrie Recreation Reserve
- Seven Hills Bushland Reserve
Education context
Multiple long day care, kindergartens and OSHC options (e.g., Goodstart, Guardian, Green Leaves, C&K); moderate availability with infant waitlists common.
- University of Queensland – St Lucia campus (~9–10km via road/bus, ferry via Bulimba–UQ connection)
- QUT – Gardens Point (~7km by train/bus) and Kelvin Grove (~9km)
- Griffith University – Nathan and Mt Gravatt (~12–15km via major arterials)