LinnK

Only 9km from the CBD as the crow flies, and nestled among 4 major roads (regular bus services in every direction), it's cheaper than the equivalent suburbs on the north side making it a great option for commuting workers and families. Also close to Mt Gravatt TAFE and the two Griffith university campuses for students. Two major shopping centres Carindale & Garden City are a short (5min) drive away. Close to the Mt Gravatt Plaza, shops and cafes on Logan Rd, and the Mount Gravatt Showgrounds, there is plenty to do. Plenty of schooling options (including an active homeschool group), aquatic centre, public library, parks & off-leash areas, and a scout hall for families. A range of big chain stores like Bunnings, but also "mum and dad" indie-style shops. Lots of cute post-war homes in this suburb and generous block sizes. It's also NOT a flood-prone area. It loses 1 star from me only because trains don't service the area. This suburb used to be a hidden gem, but I see that house prices are just starting to go up - people are noticing that it's a cheaper 'in' to a wonderful area close to the CBD if they can't afford to live in equivalent northern suburbs ($100k+ more expensive).