Queensland location profile
Dutton Park QLD 4102
Dutton Park is a small, leafy inner-south Brisbane suburb known for its riverfront parklands, heritage Queenslanders and proximity to major health, education and research hubs. It appeals to students, medical and research professionals, and families seeking a quiet, well-connected location. The suburb’s Green Bridge gives direct access to UQ and the nearby South Bank cultural precinct.
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Why families consider Dutton Park
Mixed demographic of university students, healthcare and research workers, and established families. Lifestyle is walkable and bike-friendly with strong public transport, easy access to universities and hospitals, and a calm residential feel near the river.
Amenities & services
- Buranda Village (nearby shopping centre)
- Fairfield Gardens Shopping Centre (nearby)
- Princess Alexandra Hospital (adjacent)
- Local cafes and eateries on Annerley Road and Gladstone Road
- South Bank dining and cultural precinct (nearby)
- Fairfield Library – Fairfield Gardens Shopping Centre
- West End Library – Boundary Street, West End
- State Library of Queensland – South Bank
- Brisbane Square Library – Brisbane CBD
Transport & connectivity
- Train: Dutton Park railway station; Park Road station (nearby)
- Bus: Dutton Park Place busway station (Eastern Busway) with frequent services to UQ, CBD and PA Hospital
- Roads/links: Annerley Road (State Route 10), Ipswich Road, Gladstone Road, Fairfield Road; Eleanor Schonell (Green) Bridge (bus, bike, pedestrian)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Dutton Park riverside parklands and Brisbane Riverwalk/bikeway
- Boggo Road Gaol tours and events
- South Bank Parklands and cultural venues (nearby)
- UQ Sport facilities via the Green Bridge
- The Gabba stadium (nearby)
- Dutton Park (riverside parklands)
- South Brisbane Cemetery grounds
- Brisbane River Bikeway green corridor
Education context
A handful of long day care and kindergarten options in and around the suburb, with many more in Woolloongabba, Fairfield and Highgate Hill; infant places can have waitlists.
- University of Queensland – St Lucia campus via Eleanor Schonell (Green) Bridge
- Griffith University – South Bank campus
- QUT – Gardens Point campus (CBD)