Queensland location profile
Tingalpa QLD 4173
Tingalpa is a family-friendly, well-established suburb in Brisbane’s east with a mix of low-set houses, townhouses and light industrial pockets. It appeals to commuters for its quick access to the Gateway Motorway and proximity to bayside and major shopping hubs.
Explore schools in Tingalpa
Compare local schools using the BestSchools list and interactive map.
Why families consider Tingalpa
Predominantly young families and long-term owner-occupiers, with growing numbers of professionals attracted by value for money and connectivity. Lifestyle is suburban and practical, with local parks, sports fields and convenient retail along Wynnum Road.
Amenities & services
- Twin Parks (Tingalpa Central) shopping precinct on Wynnum Rd
- Aldi Tingalpa
- Bunnings Tingalpa
- Cannon Hill Kmart Plaza (nearby)
- Local medical centres and pharmacies on Wynnum Rd
- Cafes, takeaways and casual dining
- Carindale Library (Westfield Carindale)
- Wynnum Library (Wynnum)
Transport & connectivity
- Nearby train stations: Cannon Hill, Murarrie, Hemmant
- Brisbane City Council bus services along Wynnum Rd, Manly Rd and Belmont Rd connecting to CBD, Carindale and Wynnum/Manly
- Major roads: Wynnum Rd, Manly Rd, Belmont Rd, Gateway Motorway (M1/M2)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Kianawah Park cricket ovals and sports fields
- Minnippi Parkland walking/cycling paths and picnic areas
- Local playgrounds and off-leash areas
- Event Cinemas Carindale (nearby) and bayside leisure in Wynnum/Manly
- Kianawah Park
- Minnippi Parkland
- Tingalpa Creek corridor/reserve
- Hemmant Quarry Reserve
- Meadowlands Picnic Ground
Education context
Multiple long day care and early learning centres in and around Wynnum Rd/Belmont Rd, with generally good availability; infant rooms may have waitlists in peak periods.
- Griffith University (Nathan and Mt Gravatt campuses)
- Queensland University of Technology (Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove, Brisbane CBD fringe)
- The University of Queensland (St Lucia campus)