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Getting to know: Woolloongabba's location and  territory  

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Getting to know: Woolloongabba's location and  territory  

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"Woolloongabba is the inner suburb between South Brisbane and Kangaroo Point, is 2 km south-east of central Brisbane." (“Woolloongabba,” n.d.).

Picture: © 2017 MapData Services Pty Ltd (MDS), PSMA Australia Limited

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Getting to know: The name "Woolloongabba"

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Getting to know: The name "Woolloongabba"

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" The name is derived from an Aboriginal expression, variously interpreted as referring to whirling waters, a fighting place or a wallaby. The first is the most likely as there was a chain of waterholes that flowed westerly through the present Brisbane Cricket Ground (the 'Gabba') ending at One Mile Swamp at Clarence Corner (Stanley Street/Annerley Road)." (“Woolloongabba,” n.d.).

The territory is indicated by the red line and the water holes are indicated by the blue line.

Picture: © 2017 Google Map

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Getting to know: Where is Woolloongabba?

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Getting to know: Where is Woolloongabba?

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Picture: © 2017 Wikipedia

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Areas in Woolloongabba (residential, community, mixed-use, and commercial areas.

Located in the middle of UQ (on the west) and CBD.

Quite polluted air as busy motorways and main roads surround and cut through most of the residential areas.

(Zone map retrieved from http://cityplan2014maps.brisbane.qld.gov.au/CityPlan/ Brisbane city council website; adapted by Leelasathaponkun)

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Getting to know: Woolloongabba VS Australia Statistics ("Australian Bureau", 2017).

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Getting to know: Woolloongabba VS Australia Statistics ("Australian Bureau", 2017).

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Getting to know: More Woolloongabba Statistics

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Getting to know: More Woolloongabba Statistics

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Thompson (n.d.) mentioned the suggestion of director of a leading Sydney- real estate agency (Shannan Whitney) in that suitability is one of the key components of the great suburb. Suitability is mostly about personal enjoyment and convenience.

When it comes to suitability it is worth considering:

Proximity to your work and social network

Access to services including medical centres, hospitals, transport, day care, community centres, schools, universities and shopping centres

Proximity to parks, town centres, cultural destinations, places of worship, dining and bar precincts, etc. "

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Living in Woolloongabba: Buranda Bus and Train Station

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Living in Woolloongabba: Buranda Bus and Train Station

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makes it very convenient for people  to travel elsewhere
-photo taken 2/08/17
(Gabba, 2017)

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Living in Woolloongabba: Buranda bus station

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Living in Woolloongabba: Buranda bus station

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photo taken 2/07/17
(Gabba, 2017)

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Living in Woolloongabba: Atira Student Accommodation 

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Living in Woolloongabba: Atira Student Accommodation 

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Atira is one of the largest student accommodation providers in Australia.
-photo taken 2/08/17
(Gabba, 2017)

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Living in Woolloongabba: Space for pedestrians, bikers, and bus drivers.

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Living in Woolloongabba: Space for pedestrians, bikers, and bus drivers.

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There is a good balance in terms of space for transportation. Bike from Buranda to UQ

-Photo taken 02/08/17
(Gabba, 2017)

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Living in Woolloongabba: Buranda Bikeway

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Living in Woolloongabba: Buranda Bikeway

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Place that fully supports bikers.
Bike from Buranda to CBD

Photo taken: 2/08/17
(Gabba, 2017)

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Living in Woolloongabba: Princess Alexandra Hospital

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Living in Woolloongabba: Princess Alexandra Hospital

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"is a tertiary health care centre, providing care in all major adult specialties, with the exception of obstetrics." (Queensland Government, n.d.
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(Gabba, 2017)

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"The Gabba"

-Picture:  © Visitbrisbane.com

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Living in Woolloongabba: Buranda Village

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Living in Woolloongabba: Buranda Village

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There are many
stores including Target, Woolsworths, Fuji mart, Commonwealth Bank.

Beauty and health stores including Barberdollz hair and makeup, Barbershop, Ivy nails, Shehnaz beauty, Sun's massage centre, and Snap fitness.

Food stores including Guzman Y Gomez, Nandos, Sushi1, Subway, BerryMe, and Eats beef and reef Cafe, and CocoBliss (Vicinity Centres, n.d.)

-photo taken 2/07/17
(Gabba, 2017)

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Tightly packed houses with low fences. Narrow walk ways as opposed to wide roads.

Google Map

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Bird's eye view. Similar characteristics with across the suburb and between neighboring suburbs
Google Map

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Community: The Mustard Seed hosting a fundraising event

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Community: The Mustard Seed hosting a fundraising event

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Community space in Woolloongabba
photo taken 6/3/17
(Gabba, 2017)

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With its own Community Health Care Centre; from maternity services to mental health services, Woolloongabba has a range of services for people in the local community.

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Woolloongabba Community Health Centre | Metro South Health

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Metro South Health is investing in the future of public health care with the opening of a new Woolloongabba Community Health Centre.

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Woolloongabba shares its local newspaper (WESTENDER) with surrounding areas as West End, Highgate Hill, South Brisbane, South Bank, Dutton Park, Annerley, Woolloongabba, Brisbane CBD, Fortitude Valley, New Farm.

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Westender - West End 4101 - Brisbane's Urban Voice

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Local bar and restaurant owners' take on the ever-so-changing Woolloongabba Precinct.

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WATCH NOW - Woolloongabba Precinct Pt1 It may be one of Brisbane's oldest suburbs, but Woolloongabba is ever changing. One thing remains though; the suburb's old antique style charm. Canvas Club 16...

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Gabba Fruit Market - a local market with many selections for its local community

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Gabba Fruit Market - Woolloongabba - Woolloongabba Queensland

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4 reviews of Gabba Fruit Market "With a respectable collection of dry goods, dairy and, of course, all the fruit and veg you could want, this top-shelf greengrocer really is a practical alternative to the supermarket. You'll find reasonable...

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From footy and factories to Brisbane's latest cosmopolitan hub

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From footy and factories to Brisbane's latest cosmopolitan hub

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The article discusses the changes to Woolloongabba, which was known for The Gabba Stadium playing crickets/AFL during the weekends and factories during the weekdays. There are plans to transform it into a commercial and residential area after it was named a Priority Development Area but the State Government in 2010.

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) also commented on its value.

“In recent years Woolloongabba has become very attractive to developers, not only for its central location, but also for the historical performance of the residential property market, which has done better than the Brisbane LGA median,” REIQ chief executive officer Antonia Mercorella said.

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Woolloongabba used to only be a hive of activity whenever cricket or AFL was being played at the 'Gabba at the weekends.

During the week, the suburb was home to a mix of industrial businesses as well as a smattering of workers' cottages that had probably seen better days.

But today it is being transformed into a mixed-use hot spot that's on the radar of commercial and residential developers, investors and tenants like.

The project is due for completion in 2022. Photo: Supplied

Located just two kilometres from the CBD, the suburb was named a Priority Development Area by the State Government in 2010 and it appears that is exactly what has happened.

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) headquarters have called the suburb home for decades and has witnessed its recent metamorphosis first-hand.

"In recent years Woolloongabba has become very attractive to developers, not only for its central location, but also for the historical performance of the residential property market, which has done better than the Brisbane LGA median," REIQ chief executive officer Antonia Mercorella said.

"The $550 million development, South City Square, is a game-changer for the suburb and the 2.1 hectare site will feature two residential towers, as well as a hotel, a childcare centre, indoor sports centre, theatre and bars - it's a really exciting development and will transform this part of Brisbane."

South City Square, an urban regeneration project, is due for completion in 2022 and will be home to about 2,000 residents. It will also feature some 13,000 square metres of retail and hospitality space.

According to joint project developers, Pellicano and Perri Projects, Woolloongabba was chosen because of its potential for population growth - particularly in the young affluent demographic aged between 20 to 34 - planned infrastructure and government support for urban renewal.

The project's early feasibility studies had also identified the suburb as a growing retail catchment with overwhelming statistical demand for a new retail centre.

According to the developers, the project's master plan draws on an al fresco lifestyle and subtropical design elements combined with an urban design aesthetic to house laneways and retail spaces, and opportunities for new restaurants, hole-in-the wall cafes, and chic bars.

Woolloongabba is expected to experience significant population growth. Photo: Supplied

The historic Broadway Hotel, which has sat vacant since a fire in 2010, will also undergo a $260 million development it was recently announced. The project will incorporate residential apartments, commercial and retail space, while keeping the unique character of the heritage-listed hotel, Mercorella said.

The new commercial space can't come soon enough for leasing agents because there is far more demand than supply from tenants who want space to rent in Woolloongabba.

"Woolloongabba has been one of the better performers in my view," LJ Hooker Commercial Brisbane senior sales and leasing specialist Manoli Nicolas said.

"There's a lot of people who want to be in Woolloongabba and around Woolloongabba. It's been very hard for them to find the exact space that they want.

"We're seeing rents being achieved when the time has been spent by the tenants finding the space that suits them."

Announcements of the major supermarket operator, cinema, market hall operator, and medical centre within South City Square are expected to be made over coming months.

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From footy and factories to Brisbane's latest cosmopolitan hub

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Woolloongabba used to only be a hive of activity whenever cricket or AFL was being played at the 'Gabba at the weekends. During the week, the suburb was home to a mix of industrial businesses as well as a smattering of workers' cottages that had probably seen better days.

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"The Woolloongabba Substation has been converted into a gallery/venue space that can be used for community events. It's a big, empty, adaptable room with plenty of open space around it. The venue is wheelchair accessible and has toilets, power etc, and the rent for non-profit community groups is quite reasonable (depending on how much money your group has, you can negotiate rates as low as $10/hour). Because it's a commercial precinct, there aren't too many nearby residential neighbours, so it'll be a great spot for night-time music events."

- Jonathan Sri, Councillor for The Gabba

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