Suburb Profiles

Acacia Ridge

Suburb Profiles

Location:13.5km from CBD Acacia Ridge is 13.5 km south of Brisbane’s CBD and is an older suburb of the City established after the Second World War. The style of older housing in the suburb reflects the era in which it was established with many of the homes being weatherboard post-war cottages, some housing commission homes and the occasional brick and tile low set home. In the last few years Acacia Ridge has experienced some new housing developments in isolated pockets, much of this sold to investors. There are many community facilities located in and around the neighbouring suburbs of Algester and Sunnybank Hills with Sunnybank Shopping Centre being the major retail outlet in the area. Recreational facilities abound including the renowned Brandon Park with its Leagues, Soccer, and Netball Clubs. Educational institutions are located at Acacia Ridge also with the Acacia Ridge Primary School, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary, Watson Road Primary, and the Aboriginal and Islander Independent Community School. High schools are located in nearby Sunnybank and Salisbury. There is also a large retirement village located in the suburb. Apart from the residential area of Acacia Ridge, the suburb is also home to light industrial facilities in a technology park area. Source: REIQ