Schools in Wakerley 4154, Queensland
Wakerley is a modern, family-friendly suburb in Brisbane’s east with quiet, leafy streets and contemporary housing estates. It appeals to professionals and young families seeking suburban calm with quick access to bayside amenities and major centres like Carindale and Wynnum/Manly.
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Why families love Wakerley
Predominantly families and professionals in freestanding homes and townhouses, with a relaxed bayside-adjacent lifestyle. Residents value good schools, parks and bike paths, and proximity to shopping at Carindale and the Wynnum/Manly foreshore.
Amenities & services
- Mayfair Village on Manly Road (shopping, supermarkets, cafés)
- Eastside Village, Gumdale (shops, dining, services)
- Wynnum Plaza (full-service shopping centre)
- Westfield Carindale (major retail hub)
- Local medical and dental clinics (e.g., Mayfair Medical Centre, Gumdale Medical Centre)
- Cafés and restaurants around Mayfair Village and Wynnum/Manly
- Wynnum Library, Florence St, Wynnum
- Carindale Library, Westfield Carindale
Transport & connectivity
- Nearest train: Manly and Wynnum Central stations (Cleveland line)
- Translink bus services along Manly Rd and Wakerley Rd connecting to Carindale, Wynnum/Manly and the CBD
- Major roads: Manly Rd, Wakerley Rd, New Cleveland Rd, Green Camp Rd; access to Gateway Motorway via Wynnum Rd/Old Cleveland Rd
Lifestyle & recreation
- Lota Creek Boardwalks and Parklands (walking/cycling)
- Minnippi Parklands (paths, picnic areas, lagoon)
- Sleeman Sports Complex, Chandler (aquatic centre, arenas, BMX/velodrome)
- Wynnum/Manly foreshore (parks, playgrounds, waterfront paths, tidal pool)
- Event Cinemas Carindale and Majestic Cinemas Wynnum
- Lota Creek Parklands
- Tingalpa Creek Reserve
- Minnippi Parklands
- Bayside Parklands (Wynnum/Manly foreshore)
Education access
Multiple long day care and kindergarten options in Wakerley, Gumdale and Manly West (e.g., Sanctuary Early Learning Wakerley, C&K Gumdale, Green Leaves Manly West); infant places can be competitive, with better availability for toddlers/preschoolers.
- Griffith University (Nathan and Mt Gravatt campuses)
- Queensland University of Technology (Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove)
- The University of Queensland (St Lucia)
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