Top 5 suburbs for Indians in Brisbane, Queensland

Imagine shifting to your dream home and having your lives turned upside down by the local Karen. That’s gonna leave a bad memory unlike what you’d planned. So, it’s essential to do your homework if you’re planning to relocate and even more so if you’re an Indian relocating to a foreign country. This blog is primarily meant for Indians relocating to Brisbane and if you’re one of them, pay close attention because we’re about to show you some of the best localities in Brisbane for Indians.

01. Auchenflower

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Auchenflower is among Brisbane’s most popular suburbs to live in. It lies on the west of Brisbane’s central business district (CBD) and is a mere 2.5km away from the same. The transport connectivity between both is excellent and is suited for anyone working in the CBD. The crime rate at Auchenflower is extremely low and the housing rental can range anywhere from $400 to $850 per week. Additionally, there are plenty of cafes and restaurants within walking distance and for activities, the Suncorp stadium won’t let you down.

02. Wilston

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For a working family, being close to educational facilities with excellent connectivity to workplaces is crucial, and this is where Wilston shines. Wilston is within 5-10 mins distance from educational facilities and lies nearly 4.5km from Brisbane CBD. Wilston is further than other suburbs but it hardly matters with the busses and rail network. The rentals in Wilston range around $360 to $700 per week and is close to a good number of cafes and restaurants.

03. Alderley

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Alderley is yet another opulent suburb worth your money. This suburb is much like wilston, although it could be called more posh and even slightly more affordable than Wilston. On the other hand, it lies further than Wilston with a distance of 6-7 km between Alderley to Brisbane CBD. Though it is easily accessible by train, 345 super-express buses that stop directly at the CBD. Other than that, Alderley has an affordable rental of between $450 to $ 650.

Also Read : 5 Best Suburbs in Melbourne for an Indian Family to Live in

04. Kelvin Grove

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Kelvin Grove is perhaps the most underrated suburb in Brisbane, but it is worth considering this place as it’s just 2km from the CBD. Making it close to almost all the activity hotspot with major highschool and unis also within the reach. Above all, it’s also present affordable with rentals ranging from $370 to $ 750 per week. For anyone who likes being close to the hotspots, Kelvin Grove is just the place.

05. Paddington

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Saving the best for the last, Paddington Brisbane is the most posh suburb and is far more famous than Kelvin Grove. Paddington suburb is located mere 2km from Brisbane CBD— much like Kelvin Grove but is considerably upscale with average rentals ranging anywhere from $450 to $750 per week.

Conclusion:

There’s nothing like Brisbane, it has the elegance, charm, and busy life; but at the same time it can be quiet and laid back. This particular trait is spread across all of Brisbane’s suburbs, so no matter where you choose to stay, you’ll have the most appealing environment.