Queensland location profile
Wellington Point QLD 4160
Wellington Point is a scenic bayside suburb in Redland City known for its peninsula setting, jetty, and relaxed village vibe. It blends family-friendly living with coastal recreation, quality schools, and convenient access to Brisbane.
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Why families consider Wellington Point
Predominantly family households and established owner-occupiers in detached homes, with some townhouses near the village and station. Professionals commute by train to the CBD, and daily life revolves around cafes, schools, and water-based leisure.
Amenities & services
- Wellington Point Village (cafes, restaurants, everyday retail)
- Local supermarket and specialty grocers
- GP clinics, dental practices, and allied health
- Wellington Point Hotel (The Wello) bistro and bar
- Cleveland Central and Stockland Cleveland (major shopping nearby)
- Redland Hospital (Cleveland) and private specialists nearby
- Raby Bay Harbour dining precinct (Cleveland)
- Ormiston and Birkdale neighbourhood centres
- Cleveland Library (Bloomfield Street, Cleveland)
- Capalaba Library (Capalaba Place, Capalaba)
- Victoria Point Library (Lakeside Shopping Centre, Victoria Point)
Transport & connectivity
- Wellington Point railway station (Cleveland line to Brisbane CBD)
- TransLink bus services connecting to Cleveland, Capalaba, Carindale, and Wynnum/Manly
- Main Road, Birkdale Road, Old Cleveland Road East, and Finucane Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Wellington Point Recreation Reserve and Jetty (fishing, picnics, playgrounds)
- King Island sand walk at low tide, kayaking, paddleboarding, kitesurfing
- Boat ramp and foreshore barbeque areas
- Local sports fields, tennis courts, and cricket ovals
- Redlands Sporting Club (Wellington Point)
- Redland Performing Arts Centre (nearby Cleveland)
- Wellington Point Recreation Reserve
- King Island Conservation Park
- Hilliards Creek Conservation Area and creek-side trails
- Queens Esplanade Park (foreshore)
Education context
Multiple long day care and kindergarten options in and around the suburb (e.g., Goodstart Early Learning), plus OSHC at local schools; generally good availability with waitlists most likely for infant rooms.
- Griffith University – Nathan and Mount Gravatt campuses (Nathan/Mt Gravatt)
- The University of Queensland – St Lucia campus (St Lucia)
- Queensland University of Technology – Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove (Brisbane CBD/Kelvin Grove)