Queensland location profile
Murarrie QLD 4172
Murarrie is a riverside suburb blending established residential streets with significant employment hubs like Metroplex on Gateway. It appeals to professionals and families seeking quick access to the CBD, airport, and Port of Brisbane, with growing dining options and convenient transport.
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Why families consider Murarrie
A mix of freestanding homes and newer townhouses attracts young professionals and families, while the nearby industrial and business precincts provide local employment. Weekdays are active around logistics and office parks; residential pockets remain quiet with strong commuter convenience.
Amenities & services
- Cannon Hill Kmart Plaza and local shops
- Cafes and restaurants including BrewDog DogTap Brisbane
- GP clinics and pharmacies
- Colmslie Aquatic Centre (nearby)
- Supermarkets in Cannon Hill and Morningside
- Nearby hospitals: Mater (South Brisbane) and Greenslopes Private
- Morningside Library (Wynnum Rd, Morningside)
- Carindale Library (Westfield Carindale, Carindale)
- Bulimba Library (Oxford St, Bulimba)
Transport & connectivity
- Murarrie railway station (Cleveland line) and nearby Cannon Hill station
- TransLink bus routes along Wynnum Rd and Creek Rd
- Gateway Motorway (M1) and Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges
- Lytton Road and Port of Brisbane Motorway (M4)
- Easy access to Brisbane Airport and Port of Brisbane
Lifestyle & recreation
- Murarrie Recreation Reserve and criterium cycling circuit
- Bulimba Creek Bikeway and riverfront paths
- Colmslie Beach Reserve and boat ramp (nearby)
- Sports fields and playgrounds
- Local breweries and casual dining venues
- Murarrie Recreation Reserve
- Bulimba Creek Parklands
- Colmslie Beach Reserve (nearby)
Education context
Good availability with several long day care and early learning centres in Murarrie and Cannon Hill; infant places can have moderate waitlists.
- The University of Queensland – St Lucia campus
- QUT – Gardens Point (CBD) and Kelvin Grove campuses
- Griffith University – South Bank and Nathan campuses