Salisbury, QLD 4107

We moved here from Teneriffe to raise a family... haven't looked back. We have a manageable mortgage on a house (with a yard!) near the Russ Hall Park and are thrilled with the area. People are down-to-earth and friendly; there's gym equipment in the local park; if you follow it through, there's a little strip of shops with a Dr., small supermarket, a cafe with great coffee and croissants, and a pizza place opening soon. You can take the kids to the park across the road, or friends for a "Barefoot Bowls" next door.

Salisbury is bordered by four main roads, but is remarkably quiet. The roads are wide and the architecture varies; alot of gorgeous old workers' cottages and more modern homes, with more units going in. There are two C and K Kindis, which offer excellent programmes. The local school is good, as is the local Catholic school.

Public transport is excellent - Express train from Salisbury Station is around 25 minutes, the bus stop is so close we were able to sell the second car, and the city is easy to get to if you go through Tarragindi to the freeway. The Gold Coast is less than an hour away and great for weekend getaways; theme parks around 45 minutes.

There's a supermarket at Moorooka, and the African cuisine along the Beaudesert Rd. strip is excellent. There's another good-value supermarket on Orange Grove Rd., and the Rocklea markets are excellent value for a grocery shop on Saturday morning, but one of the things I love about Salisbury is that there are no big developments within it. Garden City and Indooroopilly are about 15 minutes away.

Great spot for school aged families; Salisbury state school is a friendly environment with steady rising academic results. Brisbane Christian college is becoming a top tier Brisbane private school (we have 2 kids in SS and 1 teenage at BCC) also St Piux is also highly regarded

Quiet at night and safe. Best location

Much loved neighbourhood, everyone greets one another and there is a strong community spirit

Life near Humber Street lacks nothing. hubby and I can stroll to local shops (ALDI) and walk to 3 cafes within 500m. The 120 bus takes you straight into Brisbane CBD in about 25 minutes and the journey is beautiful as you go through a forest on both sides!! Wow! Not sure if Salisbury is a hidden gem anymore although it’s been everything we had hoped for and more in a neighbourhood. Wish there was a closer Coles or Woolies in Nathan or near the Aldi. Nearest ones would be in Moorooka or Sunnybank. Houses are older but very charming and easy to renovate DIY if you are into that (we are)

Friendly and close to everything

Rapidly changing suburb with lots of young families buying into for the parks and schools. Everyone is friendly and there is lots to do here without having to travel far. only 10km from Brisbane city and 5km from Market square. Nice village suburb.

Named after Salisbury, UK, this suburb evokes many of the characteristics found in her English counterpart. Quaint parks and small coffee shops are interspersed around the suburb. There are many churches, new and old (not 9th century old, but old for Brisbane). There are also many character homes in this neck of the woods.

You could spend an entire weekend exploring the outdoor areas and food options. My personal favourites would be Cups & Wells, Bare Knuckles and Apples on Ainsworth.

Salisbury also has a well supported football club (soccer) and our four kids have made many friends through the years. The Salisbury bowls club is also a nice addition to balance the suburbs array of recreational offerings.

Salisbury is only a small walk from Toohey forest. It’s hard to imagine a more well located suburb in the heart of the action.

Gorgeous streets and history aplenty. Excellent proximity to the best parts of Brisbane. Vibrant cafe scene.

Best coffee shops in Brisbane are in Salisbury, as are the best breweries. Nothing negative to say really