Queensland location profile
Woolloongabba QLD 4102
Inner-city Woolloongabba is a lively, well-connected suburb best known for The Gabba stadium and a growing mix of heritage Queenslanders and new apartments. It offers vibrant dining, great transport, and proximity to major hospitals and universities.
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Why families consider Woolloongabba
Young professionals, students, and health workers are drawn by the hospitals and universities, with a high proportion of renters in apartments alongside classic Queenslander homes. Lively dining and bar scene around Logan and Stanley Streets, and busy on event days at The Gabba.
Amenities & services
- South City Square retail and dining precinct
- Buranda Village shopping centre
- Princess Alexandra Hospital (PA Hospital)
- Mater Hospitals (nearby South Brisbane)
- Local supermarkets, cafes, and specialty stores around The Gabba and Logan Rd
- Annerley Library – 450 Ipswich Rd, Annerley
- West End Library – 178-180 Boundary St, West End
- State Library of Queensland – Cultural Centre, South Brisbane
- Brisbane Square Library – 266 George St, Brisbane City
Transport & connectivity
- Woolloongabba Busway Station (South East Busway) with frequent city/University services
- Buranda Busway Station
- Buranda and Park Road train stations (nearby, Beenleigh/Gold Coast lines)
- Woolloongabba Cross River Rail station (opening 2025)
- Pacific Motorway (M3) and Clem7 Tunnel
- Ipswich Road, Logan Road, and Stanley Street arterial links
- Veloway 1 (V1) bikeway access
Lifestyle & recreation
- The Gabba (Brisbane Cricket Ground) for AFL, cricket, and events
- Local gyms, yoga studios, and indoor sports facilities
- Dining/bars along Logan Rd antique precinct and around South City Square
- Nearby South Bank cultural precinct and riverfront paths
- Deshon Street Park
- Carl Street Park
- Hanlon Park / Bur'uda (nearby)
- Dutton Park (nearby)
Education context
Good availability of long day care and early learning services in and around the suburb, with moderate demand and waitlists during peak periods due to inner-city location.
- University of Queensland – St Lucia campus via SE Busway services
- QUT – Gardens Point campus (CBD) via busway and short walk
- Griffith University – South Bank campus nearby; Nathan/Mt Gravatt campuses via SE Busway connections