Keperra, QLD 4054

Keperra has evolved before my very eyes, I grew up very close by and have enjoyed the local Golf Course for many years. The local Bunnings is the largest in Qld so we're definitely on the map.

Keperra is located just 10km to the Brisbane CBD and has a blend of character & modern homes. You'll find a large range of shops & services at the nearby Great Western Super Centre with Brookside & Blackwood St precinct all just minutes away. Keperra and Grovely train stations service the suburb alongside Brisbane City Council buses. With an abundance of parkland and Enoggera reservoir nearby, walk or cycle the Kedron Brook bike path for leisure or your commute, there is plenty to explore!

Recently moved to Keperra and we find it quiet and enjoyable. Houses are being renovated near us, close to the train station so definitely an up-and-coming suburb. Plenty of nice couples who walk their dogs on our street and we see lots of young families about too.

The Woolies and Bunnings precinct is very convenient and so close. Drive into the city is easy also, with two options - via The Gap or through Mitchelton - depending on peak our traffic.

I've lived here since 2001, it's 2020 now and I like it just as much as I did then. I am sad to see some of the old blocks get split, it leaves so little yard space. Luckily Keperra has quite a few parks and the golf course for green spaces. I live in between Keperra and Ferny Grove train stations and I can't fault the service we have here with public transport. There are still many retired and older pensioners living here but we are also seeing a rise in young families moving in. Crampton a social cafe up at Dallas parade shops is great as is the Picabeen community op shop. So many great small businesses and the Great Western shops do a fair trade. Bunnings has moved in so we must be doing alright :)
At the moment I'm enjoying listening to the bird life and watching some golfers play on the course. I love it here!

Keperra is definitely on the rise, property prices just keep rising rapidly. Many brand new builds going up as the blocks are flat and large - plenty of room for dogs and kids. Many renovations being undertaken as well. The friendliest neighbours I've had, people help out with garden/renovations, invitations for BBQs etc - really great. 2 of my neighbours are housing commission, but again they are great. The 2 local butchers are both great and cheap fruit and veg at the supafruita, and very close to Mitchelton and Ferny Grove Markets. There is a new cafe at the Dawson Parade and a bulk billing medical practice. Plenty of schools nearby.

Keperra is very quiet and peaceful and has many parks. After living in Mitchelton previously I prefer Keperra. The Great Western shopping centre has everything you could want including a large First Choice Liquor. It is very close to Brookeside centre at Mitchelton or Arana Hills Plaza for even more shops.

Proximity to the city is a big plus - main roads are great when compared with Stafford or Everton Park areas which is highly congested (no trains). Frequent train services (every 15 minutes) will get you to the city in just over 20min and you will get a seat unlike further down the line.

Keperra has Cable internet which is extremely fast (the same as NBN) - a major selling point for everyone being connected to the internet nowadays. Town gas is also a plus, no more pesky cylinder re-fills!

Bought my land off the Government which seems to be a trend for this suburb. Happy to be a home owner here - don't want to couped up in the oversupply of town houses/units in neighbouring suburbs!

To be honest when I bought my house in Keperra two years ago I was a little apprehensive because people had told me it used to be a bad neighbourhood once upon a time. Since living here I am pleased to say I made the best decision moving here. I have lived in other suburbs in Brisbane very close to city as well as those surrounding Keperra like Mitchelton and Gaythorne. When moving here I was surprised by how quiet the suburb is. I've never had any trouble. I do live next to housing commission, but in the two years I've been here I have noticed a lot of these houses are being sold and bought by young couples looking to renovate and start a family. I must say that my housing commission neighbours are in fact the best neighbours I've ever had - genuinely nice (even help me renovate part of my house) but get a bad rep because they look rough around the edges. They keep their house better maintained than I do mine!

I think Keperra ticks a lot of boxes. Its one of the safest places I've lived. When I lived in Mitchelton there were break-ins around my area all the time.

Transport
In live very close to the Keperra train station which is fantastic. I used to live at Kelvin Grove and my commute to work in the city is easier from Keperra than Kelvin Grove. The trains now come every 15 minutes, are clean and have wifi which is great. I still think the train station needs a facelift though.

My husband works around near the docks, so drives to work. Its an easy 20 minute drive. Of course there is some traffic, but there is traffic everywhere. There is no escaping it in a city. Try living in Bangkok.

Parks
I love the amount of decent parks in Keperra. I live one street away from a park and playground which is great for the kids. Plus there are two bigger parks 10 minutes walk. I frequently use the dog park too. I noticed a previous poster some time ago mentioned issues with his rotweiller. This is BS to say the least. I have a rottweiller too. Everyone has been super friendly to me and I haven't had one issue.

Houses and blocks
Honestly one of the reasons why I moved here was it was the only house I could find 10km from the city that was within my budget. I refused to buy an apartment or a house on a tiny block without any room for kids and a dog. I also like the fact its established with nice big jacarandas lining a lot of the streets. It really is a pretty area. It certainly beats new estates like north lakes.

I bought my house off the Govt, so yes it is an ex-commission place. Now that I've got past the stigma I realise I got a bargain because once you do a few cosmetic renos it looks like any other place. The tradies that came to the place when I first bought it to do odd jobs were always impressed with the condition of the place and how well built it was compared to similar age houses too. One thing to remember is there is commission housing everywhere no matter what suburb you live in, even in the more expensive suburbs like Paddington.

I do think Keperra still has a way to go though but I don't think its as far as a decade away. The train station seems to have been left off the list for stations to be upgraded and more paths would be good too. I also think the dallas parade local shops could be improved a bit. A coffee shop would be nice. I also think the rehabilitation and development of the old quarry behind the great western shopping centre would go a long way.

12 months ago we purchased a block of land in Keperra to undertake a knock-down rebuild. We had been looking in Mitchelton/Gaythorne and found that you would be easily paying an extra $50k-$100k for the same style/size block.

We made the move from Warner so that we could be closer to the city - our new block has put us within the all important 10km radius of the CBD. Below are just a few of my observations of the suburb.

Traffic/Transport
Keperra has two train stations that service it - Keperra and Grovely, both relatively central to the suburb. The line has been recently duplicated and the government has announced that the Ferny Grove line will be getting 15 min services - so there are plenty of trains! Typical trip from Central to Grovely is about 23-25 minutes - not too shabby.

Yes Samford road is busy during peak hour - however no worse than any other road in Brisbane. If you car pool, you can quite easily get into the CBD in 20-30 minutes if you take the T2 lane via Waterworks road. During school holidays we have even had runs of 15 minutes! So those that complain about traffic - I suggest that you try commuting from Warner and see how long that takes you.

The airport link tunnel has made the process of getting to the Gateway motorway/airport a breeze!

Only real bug bear I have with Keperra is Dawson Parade. Sometime the rail crossing can get backed-up and can take a while to clear.

Shopping/Dining
So many shopping options in and around Keperra its fantastic. You've got the Great Western complex to the West, that has a Woolworths, Aldi, Supercheap to name a few. To the North in Arana Hills you've got a Coles and a Kmart and to the East, you've got Brookside which is one of the few centres on the Northside that has a Myer! All easily accessible and plenty of parking. Dining wise, Keperra has some nice boutique cafes and coffee shops that are popping up, your regular pub style meals and slowly you are seeing small restaurants emerging (like Thai @ Grovely). If you are a fast food lover, all the major chains are there.

Housing/Properties
Keperra properties are very typical of post WW2 home - small weatherboard homes on blocks ranging from 600m2 to 800m2. Most house are in reasonable condition and can be easily updated/renovated quite cheaply. I love established areas like Keperra, as unlike new developments such as Northlakes - you actually have some space between you and your neighbour!. Advantage of Keperra over suburbs like Mitchelton/Gaythorne is that you can possibly pick up a bargain and undertake a knock-down rebuild like we did. As stated by a previous review, the Campbell government is going through the area and selling many of the housing commission properties which have given the suburb a bit of a bad name.

Schools/Childcare
I don't have children, so cannot really comment - however it seems there are plenty of options, with Grovely State School, Mitchelton High and St William Catholic.

Parks/Recreation
Plenty of green open spaces in Keperra to enjoy - even a leash free area for the 4 legged member of the family. You've got the Keperra Golf club which is quite a reasonable course

Keperra is definitely an up an coming suburb - its not quite there yet, but will be a hot commodity in 5-7 years time. Pick up a bargain now before the rest of Brisbane realises that this leafy gem to the North West exists

I moved here after ten years of living very inner city (i.e. West End, Highgate Hill Greenslopes) I was tentative at first but after 2.5 years here I really like the place. Weekend are great as we can drive to the Ironbark Gully bushland to walk the dog and mountain bike - it’s only five minutes drive away. Samford is under 15 minutes and we often go for a spin out that way on the weekend. I can drive to multiple shops (Coles, Woolies and Aldi) in five minutes. Being so close to the train is great, it’s reliable and much better than the bus! A new airport direct bus is starting up in July - from Brookside shopping centre to the airport - pretty handy! We usually take the train to work - however on the occasions that we drive it’s a relatively quick trip - especially if you can use the T2 lane. The suburb is old, however more young couples are moving in and renovating houses, planting tress etc. I think in five to ten it’ll be a great place for young families.

Keperra is a wonderful place to live with huge potential. We live within close proximity to three shopping centres, there are heaps of walking tracks, bikeways, a golf course, schools and the state forest behind Samford Valley and toward Mt Glorious or Dayboro are only a short drive away. Keperra is very reasonably priced for where it is situated with so many amenities a short drive or walk away. The western corridor of Brisbane doesn’t currently have the road infrastructure of the south or north, or as many cafe and restaurant options because it is less populated. This is a good thing, because when the roads are finally upgraded (which is gradually happening) there will not be the same problems currently being experienced on the major arteries of the South and North. The council has been busy building footpaths, roundabouts, new traffic signals and some intersections, but these things take time. I often drive to work in the city and it only takes around 20-25 minutes in the middle of peak hour, if you can use the T2 lane (through the Gap). It has never taken me 50 minutes to get to town; however it’s impossible to avoid peak hour traffic anywhere in inner city Brisbane. A new tunnel at the end of Stafford Road will make the trip to the airport even quicker, and there is an intersection upgrade happening at Wardell and Samford Roads. The Ferny Grove train line has been upgraded numerous times over the last few months and a new carpark is being built at Ferny Grove Station, the train line is a major plus of Keperra. Soon, nearly all trains will have Wifi and are also being refit. It is rare to find a suburb that doesn’t have at least some drawbacks or 'good' and 'bad' tenants (try Bardon or Ashgrove that are three times the price) and I would say the drawbacks with Keperra are that its potential has not been completely realised. If you can get a place that is close to this many amenities, under 25 mins from the city, with trains, shopping centres, parks, great schools and only a short drive from the scenic areas west of Brisbane – go for it!